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Sri Kalyana Venkateswara swamy Temple is an ancient Hindu Vaishnavite temple located at Srinivasamangapuram which is 12 km from Tirupati in Chittoor District of Andhra Pradesh, India. The temple is dedicated to Lord Venkateswara, a form of Vishnu and is referred to as Kalyana Venkateswara. The temple is categorised as an Ancient monument of National importance by Archaeological survey of India. It is one of the centrally protected monuments of national importance.
According to the mythology, Lord Venkateswara Swamy or Lord Balaji after marrying his beloved Goddess Padmavati, the daughter of King Akasa Raja, didn’t immediately return to his abode in Tirumala Hills. Instead the lord along with Goddess went to seek blessings of great saint Agasthya at his ashram. Upon request of the sage, they decided to stay at the humble ashram of the sage for a period of six months.
Pleased with his stay, Lord Venkateswara blessed the place before his return to Tirumala Hills. He blessed the place with such powers that anyone who is unable to visit the Tirumala Temple owing to various reasons such as health or age can visit the Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy Temple and receive the same blessings. Along with this, even for newlyweds couples can get the boon of happy and contented life by seeking Lord’s blessings here.
Kalyana Utsavam that occurs every day is the main attraction of this temple. According to beliefs, if a devotee seeks blessing during the Kalyana Utsavam, then he or she is blessed to find an ideal life partner. It is also believed that visiting during this time, can eliminate all kind of problems in marital life. Another ideal time to visit is during the Brahmotsavam festival, when Lord Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy climbs up on Simha Vahanam.
Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy Temple timings for darshan are from 5.30 in morning till 7.30 in evening. This temple is located at a distance of about 12 km from Tirupati Bus Stand. It is easily accessible through buses as well as private vehicles. There are many frequent buses which go via Srinivasa Mangapuram to Piler, Thalkona, Mandapalle, Bhakara Peta and Ramgam Peta.
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