Prasanna Venkateswara Temple, Appalayagunta
| Sri Prasanna Venkateswara Swamy Temple | |
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  Sri Prasanna Venkateswara Swamy Temple Location in Andhra Pradesh | |
| Name | |
| Proper name | Sri Prasanna Venkateswara Swamy vaari Alayam |
| Telugu alphabet | శ్రీ ప్రసన్న వెంకటేశ్వర స్వామి వారి ఆలయం |
| Geography | |
| Coordinates | 13°32′14.7″N 79°28′39.4″E / 13.537417°N 79.477611°ECoordinates: 13°32′14.7″N 79°28′39.4″E / 13.537417°N 79.477611°E |
| Country | India |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| District | Chittoor |
| Locale | Appalayagunta, Tirupati |
| Culture | |
| Primary deity | Venkateswara |
| Consort | Padmavati |
| Direction and posture | Standing and facing east with right hand in Abhaya posture and left hand in Kati posture. |
| Important festivals | Brahmotsavams, Vaikuntha Ekadasi |
| Architecture | |
| Architectural styles | Dravidian architecture |
| Number of temples | 4 |
| History and governance | |
| Date built | 1232 AD |
| Temple board | Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams |
| Website | tirumala.org |
Sri Prasanna Venkateswara Swamy Temple is a vaishnavite temple located at Applayagunta which is 16 km from Tirupati in Chittoor District of Andhra Pradesh, India. The temple is dedicated to Lord Venkateswara, referred to as Prasanna Venkateswara. Unlike other typical Venkateswara temples the presiding deity has its right hand in Abhaya posture. [1]
History
The temple was constructed in 1232 AD by King of Karvetinagaram, Sri Venkata Perumalaraju Brahmadeva Maharaj.[1]
Administration
The temple is being administered by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams since 1988.[1]
See also
References
- 1 2 3 "SRI PRASANNA VENKATESWARA SWAMY TEMPLE, APPALAYAGUNTA". Tirumala Tirupati Devastanams. Retrieved 2 February 2016.
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