Srinivasa Mangapuram

The Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Swami Temple is a well-known place in Srinivasa Mangapuram. It is a significant temple close to Tirupati town and on the way to Chandragiri town. It's one of the sacred places to visit in Tirupati.

Couples who just got married often pray here first after their wedding because it has a special meaning. People having trouble getting married are also said to pray here and solve their problems. Every day, Kalyanotsavam happens here for the Lord. People who follow this practice get rid of their problems.

History 

In 1540 CE, a group of devotees found the old temple on this spot. China Thirumalaiyya, the grandson of Annamacharya, worked hard to make the temple look the way it does now. A story says that Lord Venkateswara stayed here after marrying Sri Padmavati Devi. 

After the wedding, Venkateswara went to see the holy ashram of the sage Agasthya in the Chandragiri Hills near the river Swarnamukhi. Sage Agastya asked them to stay in his ashram for six months. The place where the Lord stayed with his bride later became holy and became famous as Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy Temple.

What is Srinivasa Mangapuram famous for?

Srinivasa Mangapuram is famous for having beautiful scenery. Srinivasa and Padmavathi Devi enjoyed the beauty of the Seshachala mountain range for six months. After that, they left the teacher and crossed the SriVari Mettu to get to Tirumala. SriVari Mettu is close to Tirumala and has a short road that leads there.

Which God is in Srinivasa Mangapuram?

The old temple of Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy is in Srinivasa Mangapuram, which is 12 km west of West Tirupati in the Chittoor district.

How many steps are there in Mangapuram?

There are 2388 steps on this walk. Instead of the Alipiri path, this one has a steep climb. The climb takes around one to three hours.