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Prasanna Venkateswara Temple, Appalayagunta

Coordinates: 13°32′14.7″N 79°28′39.4″E / 13.537417°N 79.477611°E / 13.537417; 79.477611
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Sri Prasanna Venkateswara Swamy Temple
Sri Prasanna Venkateswara Swamy vaari Alayam
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictTirupati
DeityVenkateswara, Padmavati
FestivalsBrahmotsavams, Vaikuntha Ekadasi
Governing bodyTirumala Tirupati Devasthanams
Location
LocationTirupati
StateAndhra Pradesh
CountryIndia
Prasanna Venkateswara Temple, Appalayagunta is located in Andhra Pradesh
Prasanna Venkateswara Temple, Appalayagunta
Location in Andhra Pradesh
Geographic coordinates13°32′14.7″N 79°28′39.4″E / 13.537417°N 79.477611°E / 13.537417; 79.477611
Architecture
TypeDravidian architecture
Completed1232 AD
Specifications
Direction of façadeStanding and facing east with right hand in Abhaya posture and left hand in Kati posture.
Temple(s)4
Website
tirumala.org

Sri Prasanna Venkateswara Swamy Temple is a temple at Appalayagunta, Tirupati located in Tirupati 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]

Festivals

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c "SRI PRASANNA VENKATESWARA SWAMY TEMPLE, APPALAYAGUNTA". Tirumala Tirupati Devastanams. Retrieved 2 February 2016.