Padmavathi Temple Tirupati: Tiruchanur Ammavari Temple
The temple of Goddess Padmavathi, consort of Lord Venkateswara.
Our first stop in Tirupati every time
Our mother never goes up the hill without first seeing Ammavaru at Tiruchanur. She says you ask the mother first and then the father. The temple is calm, the queue is shorter than Tirumala and the kumkum archana there is beautiful.
Tiruchanur is about 5 km from Tirupati town. Below is how we fit it into a Tirumala trip, plus timings and festivals.
Quick answer: Padmavathi temple in Tirupati is the Sri Padmavathi Ammavari temple at Tiruchanur, about 5 km from Tirupati town. Devotees visit Tiruchanur temple before or after Tirumala. It opens early morning and closes at night, and darshan takes one to two hours on most days.
Temple quick facts
Sri Padmavathi, Alamelu Manga
Tiruchanur, near Tirupati
TTD
1 to 2 hours
Kumkumarchana
Karthika Brahmotsavam
Traditional
What to know before you go
Timings and seva details are set by TTD and can change.
Location
Tiruchanur is a short drive from Tirupati railway station and bus stand. Autos and buses run often.
Read moreSri Padmavathi
The temple is for Goddess Padmavathi, also called Alamelu Manga, the consort of Lord Venkateswara.
Read moreFree and paid entry
There is a free queue and special entry options. Waits are usually much shorter than Tirumala.
Karthika Brahmotsavam
The goddess has her own Brahmotsavam in the Karthika month, ending with Panchami Theertham.
Read morePadma Sarovaram
The temple tank where the goddess is said to have appeared on a lotus.
Distance from nearby points
| From | Approx distance | By |
|---|---|---|
| Tirupati railway station | About 5 km | Auto, bus |
| Tirupati bus stand | About 5 km | Auto, bus |
| Tirupati airport | About 15 km | Taxi |
| Tirumala | About 27 km | Bus, taxi |
Approximate, from our visits. TTD changes timings and rules, so check the official TTD website before you go.
How we visit Tiruchanur
A simple routine that takes two to three hours.
Reach Tiruchanur
Take an auto or bus from Tirupati station or bus stand.
Leave belongings
Deposit phones and footwear at the counters near the entrance.
Dress traditional
Same dress code as Tirumala applies here.
Join the queue
Stand in the free line or use special entry if available.
Offer kumkum
Many women offer kumkum and flowers to the goddess.
Head to Tirumala
Take the bus up the ghat road for the Lord's darshan.
How Padmavathi appeared at Tiruchanur
Temple tradition says Goddess Lakshmi appeared as Padmavathi on a golden lotus in the Padma Sarovaram tank here. She later married Srinivasa, the Lord of the seven hills, which is why devotees see her temple as the first stop of a Tirumala trip.
During the Karthika Brahmotsavam, gifts are sent from Tirumala to the goddess, and the festival ends with Panchami Theertham, when devotees take a holy dip in the tank.
Read the full wedding story on our temple history page.
Do and do not
Do
- Visit before or after Tirumala
- Wear traditional clothes
- Carry kumkum and flowers
- Keep phones outside
Do not
- Skip the queue through agents
- Carry plastic bags inside
- Take photos inside the temple
- Rush the darshan
Tiruchanur tips
Small things that made our visits better.
A visit plan
- MorningReach Tiruchanur
- Next hourDarshan of Ammavaru
- AfterPrasadam and rest
- NoonGo to Tirumala
Shorter waits
Weekday mornings usually have short queues. Weekends are busier.
Prasadam
Prasadam is available at counters near the temple.
Stay nearby
Tirupati town hotels are close if you visit early. See stay options.
Festival rush
During Karthika Brahmotsavam, plan for bigger crowds.
- Goddess
- Sri Padmavathi
- Place
- Tiruchanur
- From Tirupati
- About 5 km
- Festival
- Karthika Brahmotsavam
- Seva
- Kumkumarchana
- Managed by
- TTD
Temple timings. Darshan hours change on festival days and eclipses. Check the TTD website before your visit. Book only on the official TTD website or app.
Related pages: Srikalahasti Temple · Kanipakam Temple · Dress Code & Rules · Tirupati Laddu Prasadam
Official sources: Official TTD website · TTD news (tirumala.org) · Padmavathi Temple (Wikipedia)
Short answers devotees search for
The temple of Goddess Padmavathi, consort of Lord Venkateswara, 5 km from Tirupati.
About 5 km from Tirupati railway station.
Questions about Padmavathi temple
What devotees ask us about Tiruchanur.
Where is Padmavathi temple in Tirupati?
Padmavathi Ammavari temple is at Tiruchanur, about 5 km from Tirupati railway station and bus stand. Autos, city buses and taxis go there easily.
What are Tiruchanur temple timings?
Tiruchanur Padmavathi temple usually opens early morning with Suprabhatam and closes at night after Ekantha Seva. Darshan runs through the day with short breaks.
Why visit Padmavathi temple before Tirumala?
Tradition says devotees should first seek the blessing of Goddess Padmavathi, the consort of Lord Venkateswara, before visiting him at Tirumala.
How far is Tiruchanur from Tirupati?
Tiruchanur is about 5 km from Tirupati town. Autos, buses and taxis take around 15 to 20 minutes.
What are Padmavathi temple timings?
The temple opens early morning and closes at night, with breaks for rituals. Timings change on special days, so check TTD.
Is there a dress code at Tiruchanur?
Yes, traditional dress like at Tirumala. Read dress code rules.
How long does darshan take at Tiruchanur?
Usually one to two hours on normal days. On weekends and festivals it can take longer.
What is Kumkumarchana?
It is a seva where kumkum is offered to the goddess while her names are chanted. Many women attend it.