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Tiruchanur also known as Alamelu Mangapuram is a census town in Chittoor district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is the mandal headquarters of Tirupati (rural) mandal. It is a part of Tirupati metropolitan area. The Town is famous for Sri Padmavathi Ammavari Temple.
Contents
- Map of Tiruchanur Tirupati Andhra Pradesh
- Sri padmavathi ammavari temple tiruchanur tirupati tirumala tirupati devasthanam
- Etymology
- History
- Transport
- Education
- References
Map of Tiruchanur, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh
Sri padmavathi ammavari temple tiruchanur tirupati tirumala tirupati devasthanam
Etymology
Alamelu Manga which was framed of the words 'Alaru + Melu + Manga' in old Telugu language translates as Goddess Lakshmi, who is the main deity of the Alamelu manga Temple which is located here. It is originally called as AlaruMeluManga Puram as we see from Thousands of Inscriptions in and around Tirupathi,much later corrupted to Alamelu Mangapuram Hence, it got the name as Alamelu Mangapuram.
History
Tiruchanoor formed a part of Tiruvenkatam under the rule of Pallavas and was a part of Rajendra Cholamandalam, under the Cholas. Alamelu Mangapuram is home to the temple of Sri Alamelu (Padmavati), consort of Lord Venkateshwara. It is believed that the Goddess Lakshmi was born as Alamelu to Akasha Raja, the ruler of this region, and wed Venkateshwara of Tirupati. Goddess Lakshmi gave darshan to Lord Venkateswara on a red Lotus flower (Padma in Sanskrit) at Alamelu mangapuram after his deep penance for twelve years.
According to tradition, the Mother Goddess manifested Herself in the holy Pushkarini called Padmasarovaram in a golden lotus. The Venkatachala Mahatyam states that Lord Suryanarayana was instrumental in blossoming of the lotus in full splendour. A temple dedicated to Lord Suryanarayana is situated on the eastern side of the Pushkarini. The Padma Purana gives a vivid description of the advent of the Goddess and subsequent wedding with Lord Srinivasa.The manifestation of Sri Padmavathi Devi occurred in the month of Karthika on Sukla Paksha Panchami when the star Uttarashada in the ascendent. The Brahmotsavam of the Goddess is celebrated with all pomp and glory to commemorate the auspicious occasion of Her avatara.
Transport
Road
Alamelu mangapuram is located about 4 km from Tirupati central bus station and Tirupati Main.
Railways
Tiruchanur railway station was upgraded as 'B' class station with new crossing station and the Minister for Railways Suresh Prabhu has laid the foundation stone for the same
Education
The primary and secondary school education is imparted by government, aided and private schools, under the School Education Department of the state. The medium of instruction followed by different schools are English, Telugu.