God
The presiding deity of this temple is Sri Prasanna Venkateswara Swamy, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu facing East direction. Here the Lord idol is 7 feet high with Four arms, the upper two arms hold Shanka and Chakra while the lower hands portrays “Abhaya mudra” and “Varada mudra”.
Goddess
Sri Padmavathi, Sri Andalamma shrines are in temple courtyard. They are consorts of Lord Venkateswara Swamy. Sri Padmavathi idol is 3ft in sitting position with 4 hands, located at left side of main deity. Sri Andalamma idol is standing position with 2 hands, located at right side of main deity. The idol of Sri Andal Ammavaru was installed by Lord Brahma in this temple.
Interesting Facts
- Gold ornaments will be brought from Tirumala during Brahmosthavam.
Best Season To Visit
The best season to visit Appalyagunta is the Winter season. The best months to visit are October to March.
Weather
Highest - March to July (42 °C during day and 20 °C during night)Average - May (40 °C during day and 20 °C during night)Lowest - November to February (27 °C during day and 18 °C during night)Monsoon season - August to November
Dress Code
- For men the dress code is Shirt & Trouser, Dhoti or Pyjamas with upper cloth.
- For women the preferred dress code is saree or half-saree with blouse or chudidhar with pyjama and upper cloth.
- These rules are applicable for foreigners also. Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.
Do's & Dont's
- Do bathe and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
- Do respect ancient customs and co-piligrims while at temple.
- Smoking and drinking is prohibited in temple premises.
- Chewing betel leaves, tobacco, gutka and spitting inside temple is strictly prohibited.
transport connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 A.P.S.R.T.C. BUS STAND, Tirupati |
13 KM | 0877-2289907 |
 Tirupati Railway Station |
13 KM | 0877-2225810 |
 Tirupati International Airport |
21 KM | 0877-2275354 |
Architecture
Lord Prasanna Venkateswara Swamy with "ABHAYA HASTA" here, So this temple named as Sri Prasanna Venkateswara Swamy. The temple is Dravidian style of architecture and faces East direction. The temple consists of a 3 tier gopuram with 5 kalasas. Temple has 2 prakarams (temple walls), Wooden Dhwaja Stambham with copper plates with Gold covering on it. Temple contains two mandapas that is Mukha mandapam, Garuda mandapam. Garuda mandapam hosts a beautiful idol of Garuda joining his hands with obedience and is seen facing the Lord’s idol. One more prakaram (corridor) is located around 10 feet inside main prakaram.
Temple pond named Amruta Sarovaram is infront of the temple. Temple is built with Granite stone and deity is made of Saligrama Sila.
Religious Significance
This is the place where the Lord Venkateswara Swamy graced the conglomeration of Sri Siddeshwara and other sages on the occasion of his marriage. As the temple was the place for the Lord's union with his consort Sri Padmavathi ammavaru, here he is considered the most pleasant and granting. The pilgrims believe that a glimpse of this Lord will fulfill wish since the Lord is in Abhaya Hasta posture. Another important feature of this ancient temple is the presence of Lord Vayu – Wind God who liberates devotees suffering from chronic diseases. This temple comes under Venkata Chala Mahatyam.
History
Temple built by Sri Venkata Perumalaraju Brahmadeva Maharaj in 1232 A.D. For every 12 years there will be some renovation. We can see the major contributions of Karveti Nagara Kings in the inscriptions of the temple.
Temple Timings
| Day | Timings |
|---|---|
| All Days | 05:00 AM - 09:00 PM |
Sevas
Adults
Pooja
Adults
Tours
Airports
| Airport Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Shamshabad | 40 KM |
| Lorem Ipsum | 12 KM |
Railway Stations
| Railway Station Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Secunderabad | 10 KM |
| Nampally | 12 KM |
| Begumpet | 6 KM |
| Lingampally | 20 KM |
Bus Stations
| Bus Station Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| MGBS | 35 KM |
| CBS | 28 KM |
| kukatpally | 20 KM |
| Lingampally | 30 KM |
| Uppal | 35 KM |
Private Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Private Transport | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
Local Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Local Transport | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
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