Śrī Padmāvatī Ammavāri Temple

Padmāvatī (Lakṣmī) · Tiruchanur, Tirupati · Andhra Pradesh

Language

The consort shrine that completes a Tirumala trip

⭐ Why it is famous

Tradition holds that a Tirumala pilgrimage is incomplete without darśan of Padmāvatī, who emerged from a golden lotus in the tank here.

📜 Pilgrimage history

The shrine is referenced from the 12th century and expanded under Vijayanagara patronage; the annual Kārtika Brahmotsavam culminating in Panchami Tīrtham draws lakhs.

🕰️ Temple timings

Darśan 05:00 – 21:00
Kumkumārchana in the morning slots

🙏 Darśan details

Free darśan; ₹100 special entry
Kumkumārchana tickets sold at the counter
Traditional dress advised

🚉 Location & getting there

📍 Śrī Padmāvatī Ammavāri Temple, Tiruchanur, Tirupati13.6314, 79.4605 · Tap to open Google Maps

📍 Open in Google Maps Directions →

Nearest railway station

Tirupati Main (TPTY) — 5 km

Nearest bus stand

Tiruchanur bus stand — state transport buses stop here.

Nearest airport

Tirupati (TIR) — 12 km

By road

City buses and autos from Tirupati, 5 km.

🪔 Poojas, sevās & tickets

This temple does not publish a rate list. Darśan is free; ārcanā, abhiṣeka and other sevās are booked at the counter inside the temple on the day.

🧭 Around the temple

Places to see besides the temple — tap any one to open it in Google Maps.

💦 WaterfallKapila Theertham6 km awaySmall waterfall and pool at the foot of the Tirumala hills.🏰 FortChandragiri Fort12 km away16th-century Vijayanagara-era fort with a museum and palace.💦 WaterfallTalakona Waterfall50 km awayTallest waterfall in Andhra Pradesh, set in dense forest.

🛏️ Where to stay

TTD accommodation in Tiruchanur
All Tirupati hotels

₹ Indicative trip cost (per head, 2 days)

Budget	Standard	Comfort
₹1,200	₹2,500	₹6,000

Indicative only — travel, stay and food, excluding shopping

🛕 Nearby temples

Śrī Venkateswara Temple, Tirumala Śrī Kālahasti Temple

📌 Other attractions nearby

Kapila Teertham waterfall
ISKCON Tirupati