Sri Padmavathi Ammavari Temple
Tiruchanur (Tiruchanoor), about 5 km from Tirupati, Tirupati district · Goddess Padmavathi (Alamelu Manga), consort of Lord Venkateswara and a form of Lakshmi
The goddess of Tirumala's own story – Padmavathi, who rose from a golden lotus in the temple tank, worshipped at the foot of the Seven Hills.
The temple at Tiruchanur, a small town about 5 km from Tirupati, is the shrine of Goddess Padmavathi, the consort of Lord Venkateswara of Tirumala. TTD's temple history says she emerged from a golden lotus in the temple tank, the Padma Sarovaram, which is why the town is also called Alamelu Mangapuram ('town of the lady of the lotus'). Pilgrims traditionally pair a visit here with Tirumala. The goddess is seated on a lotus, holding lotuses in her upper hands, and the temple runs a full daily cycle of sevas, from Suprabhatam before dawn to Ekantha Seva at night.
Timings
- Temple open (approx.): About 4:30 AM – 9:30 PM; from about 3:30 AM on Fridays. Confirm with TTD on the day.
- Suprabhatam: 4:30 AM (3:30 AM on Fridays)
- Kalyanotsavam: 10:00 AM
- Kumkumarchana: 3:00 – 4:00 PM (subject to rush)
- Sahasra Deepalankara Seva: 5:00 – 6:00 PM
- Ekantha Seva (temple closes): 9:30 PM (9:45 PM on Fridays)
Darshan types and costs
- Sarva darshan – Free
- Darshan ticket – ₹50 (older TTD listing)
- Supatham entry darshan – ₹200 (older TTD listing)
- VIP break darshan – ₹250 (older TTD listing)
Sevas and costs
- Suprabhatam – ₹50 (Daily 4:30 AM; Fridays 3:30 AM)
- Sahasranamarchana – ₹100 (Daily 5:00 AM; Fridays 4:00 AM)
- Kalyanotsavam (Padmavathi Parinayam) – ₹500 (Daily, 10:00 AM)
- Kumkumarchana – ₹250 (Daily, 3:00 – 4:00 PM (subject to pilgrim rush))
- Sahasra Deepalankara Seva – ₹100 (Daily, 5:00 – 6:00 PM)
- Ekantha Seva – ₹50 (Daily, 9:30 PM (9:45 PM on Fridays))
- Veda Ashirvachanam – ₹500 (Daily, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
- Ashtadala Pada Padmaradhana – ₹300 (Mondays, 7:00 AM)
- Tiruppavada Seva – ₹1,000 (Thursdays, 7:00 AM)
- Abhishekam – ₹500 (Fridays, 5:30 AM)
- Vastralankarana Seva – ₹10,000 (Fridays, 5:30 AM)
- Lakshmi Puja – ₹100 (Fridays, 9:30 AM)
- Pushpanjali – ₹300 (Saturdays, 7:00 AM)
- Ashtottara Sata Kalasabhishekam – ₹1,000 (First Wednesday of each month, 7:00 AM)
- Varalakshmi Vratham – ₹1,000 (Once a year, on the Friday before Shravana Pournami (Jul/Aug))
- Laksha Kumkumarchana – ₹1,000 (Once a year (listed by TTD for November; held around the Karthika Brahmotsavam))
How to book darshan
TTD sells Tiruchanur sevas and paid darshan through its official booking portal, ttdevasthanams.ap.gov.in, with some tickets at the temple counters. TTD's Tiruchanur seva page (tirumala.org) gives the full list of sevas and prices. Report 30 minutes before the seva time.
Dress code
TTD requires traditional dress for sevas: dhoti/pancha with upper cloth or kurta-pyjama for men; saree, half-saree or churidar with dupatta for women. Modest traditional clothes are expected for general darshan too.
Best time to visit
October to February is pleasant. Weekdays other than Friday are quieter. The Karthika Brahmotsavam (5–14 December 2026) is the grandest time to visit but very crowded, especially on Panchami Theertham, the last day.
How to reach
- air: Tirupati Airport (Renigunta), roughly 15–20 km.
- rail: Tirupati main railway station, about 5 km; Renigunta Junction is a little further.
- road: About 5 km from Tirupati town. City buses, autos and taxis run from Tirupati; many tour buses combine it with Tirumala.
Festivals
- Karthika Brahmotsavam – 5–14 December 2026 (TTD)
- Panchami Theertham – Last day of the Brahmotsavam (Karthika Shukla Panchami)
- Varalakshmi Vratham – Friday before Shravana Pournami (Jul/Aug)
- Vasanthotsavam – May
- Pavithrotsavam – September
- Navaratri – Sep/Oct