Tiruchanur
| Thiruchanur Alamelu Mangapuram | |
|---|---|
| Suburb | |
|
Padmavathi Ammavari Temple | |
  Thiruchanur Location in Andhra Pradesh, India | |
| 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 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Telugu |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
Tiruchanur also known as Alamelu Mangapuram is a suburban area of Tirupati metropolitan area in Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh, India.[1]
Etymology
Alamelu Mangapuram, is named after the Goddess Padmavati also called as Alamelu Manga in Tamil language.,[2] 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 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.
Transport
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.