Tiruchanur
| Alamelu Mangapuram అలమేలు మంగాపురం Thiruchanur | |
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| village | |
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  Alamelu Mangapuram | |
| Coordinates: 13°36′28.15″N 79°27′4.17″E / 13.6078194°N 79.4511583°ECoordinates: 13°36′28.15″N 79°27′4.17″E / 13.6078194°N 79.4511583°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| Region | Rayalaseema |
| District | Chittoor |
| Population (2008) | |
| • Total | 540,000 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Telugu |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
Alamelu Mangapuram (Telugu: అలమేలు మంగాపురం) also known as Tiruchanur is located on the outskirts of Tirupati metropolitan area in Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh, India.,[1] Recently, it has been clubbed with the Municipal Corporation of Tirupati and Tirupati Urban Development Authority (TUDA) regions. It is also known as Tiruchanuru, after a local temple.
Etymology
Alamelu Mangapuram, is named after the Goddess Padmavati also called as Alamelu Manga in Telugu language, who is the main deity of the Alamelu manga Temple which is located here.
History
Tiruchanoor formed a part of Tiruvenkatam under the rule of Pallavas and it 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.
Pilgrimage
Alamelu mangapuram is home to the temple of Sri Alamelu (Padmavati), consort of Sri Venkateshwara. It is believed that the goddess Alamelu, an Avatar of Lakshmi, was born the daughter of Akasha Raja, the ruler of this region, and wed Venkateshwara of Tirupati.
Sri Padmavati is the divine consort of Lord Venkateswara Swamy. As Goddess Padmavati, a manifestation of Goddess Mahalakshmi had risen from Padama mean lotus flower. Goddess Lakshmi gave darshan to Lord Venkateswara on a red Lotus flower in Padma sarovar lake at Almelu mangapuram after his deep penance for twelve years.
Transport
Alamelu mangapuram is located 5 kilometers away from East Railway station and 6 KM from Renigunta Railway Junction and 11 km from the Airport. Alamelu Mangapuram is located about 4 km from Tirupati central bus station and Tirupati Main railway station. It is easily accessible through public transport, private buses, taxis, autos and other shared vehicles.
Infrastructure
Alamelu mangapuram also has an urban haat and Water Sports complex for Tirupati residents. It also has many star hotels and is one of the localities in Tirupati where many residential layouts emerged in the last few decades. It is studded with huge apartment complexes and giant size Kalyan mantaps for marriage functions.
− Andhra Pradesh Tourism department with a public and private partnership developed a brand new five star hotel in urban haat named Hotel Grand Ridge. Built in December 2012, Hotel Grand Ridge has 138 rooms, two restaurants, vanishing edge pool, spa fitness center and business center. This is worth visiting this hotel, which is best in town.