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Prasanna Venkateswara Temple, Appalayagunta

Sri Prasanna Venkateswara Swamy Temple is a temple at Appalayagunta, Tirupati located in Tirupati district of Andhra Pradesh, India. The temple is dedicated to the Hindu deity Venkateswara, referred to as Prasanna Venkateswara. Unlike other typical Venkateswara temples, the presiding deity has its right hand in Abhaya posture.[1]

Sri Prasanna Venkateswara Swamy Temple, Tirupati
శ్రీ ప్రసన్న వేంకటేశ్వరస్వామి వారి ఆలయం
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
Temple(s)4
Website
tirumala.org

History

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The temple was constructed in 1232 AD by King of Karvetinagaram, Venkata Perumalaraju Brahmadeva.[1]

Administration

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The temple has been managed by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams since 1988.[1]

Festivals

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See also

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References

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