Temples · In Tirupathi
Kalyana Venkateswara Temple
Srinivasa Mangapuram
History and legend
An ancient temple where, legend says, the newlywed Lord and Padmavathi stayed for their first six months.
The Archaeological Survey of India protects it as a monument of national importance. TTD has run it since 1981.
What makes it unique
- Newly married couples come here first.
- It is considered second only to Tirumala in sanctity, and devotees who cannot climb the hill take darshan here instead.
Distance from Nirvana Backpackers
About 14 km west, 30 minutes.
How to reach
Take an auto, cab or bus. Pair it with the Srivari Mettu footpath, which starts nearby.
Stay at Nirvana Backpackers
Budget AC dorm beds in Tirupati, a base for Kalyana Venkateswara Temple and the rest of the temple town. Lockers, Wi-Fi and free luggage storage.
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