Sri Padmavathi Sametha Venkateswara Swamy Temple, Pithapuram
📍 Pithapuram, Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh
State SignificanceA temple dedicated to Lord Venkateswara with Goddess Padmavathi at Pithapuram in Kakinada district, managed by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD).
🕒 Practical Information
🕉️ Spiritual Details
Lord Venkateswara with Goddess Padmavathi
Hindu Temple (Vaishnava)
Lord Venkateswara enshrined with Goddess Padmavathi (Padmavathi Sametha Venkateswara) in the Vaishnava tradition.
🕉️ Divine Snapshot
Lord Venkateswara with Goddess Padmavathi
Hindu Temple (Vaishnava)
Pithapuram, Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh
Sri Padmavathi Sametha Venkateswara Swamy Temple, Pithapuram, Kakinada District, Andhra Pradesh
✨ Spiritual Highlights
Devotees believe worship of Venkateswara and Padmavathi together bestows marital harmony, prosperity and fulfilment of sincere prayers.
Devotees hold the general Vaishnava belief that prayers to Lord Venkateswara and Goddess Padmavathi grant relief from difficulties and fulfil vows.
Offering of prayers, circumambulation (pradakshina), archana, sevas and vows to the divine couple.
Marital harmony, prosperity, peace of mind and the blessings of Venkateswara and Padmavathi.
📖 About Sri Padmavathi Sametha Venkateswara Swamy Temple, Pithapuram
The Sri Padmavathi Sametha Venkateswara Swamy Temple at Pithapuram in Kakinada district is dedicated to Lord Venkateswara enshrined together with his consort Goddess Padmavathi. Pithapuram is a renowned kshetram of Andhra Pradesh, long associated with sacred traditions including Sri Pada Sri Vallabha and the Kukkuteswara Swamy temple. Administered under Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), this Venkateswara shrine allows devotees in the coastal Godavari region to worship Balaji and Padmavathi close to home. Worship follows the Vaishnava tradition, and the temple draws devotees especially on Saturdays and during Vaishnava festivals.
🏛️ Architecture & Heritage
South Indian (Dravidian) temple architecture (Not definitively documented)
Traditional South Indian temple layout with a sanctum for Lord Venkateswara and Goddess Padmavathi.
The presiding idols (moolavar) of Lord Venkateswara and Goddess Padmavathi.
🎉 Festivals & Celebrations
Kalyanotsavam (celestial wedding seva) and special archanas on Saturdays and Vaishnava festival days.
Observances during Dhanurmasam and Vaikunta Ekadasi season.
🙏 Rituals & Traditions
Daily abhishekam, archana, alankaram, kalyanotsavam and naivedyam as per Vaishnava agama tradition.
Vaishnava worship traditions under TTD administration; Kalyanotsavam seva for the divine couple.
Prasadam offered to devotees as per temple practice.
👕 Visitor Guidelines
Traditional Indian attire recommended.
Located in Pithapuram town; well connected by road and rail with local transport available.
🕉️ Divine Snapshot
Lord Venkateswara with Goddess Padmavathi
Hindu Temple (Vaishnava)
Pithapuram, Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh
Sri Padmavathi Sametha Venkateswara Swamy Temple, Pithapuram, Kakinada District, Andhra Pradesh
✈️ How to Reach
Rajahmundry Airport (Madhurapudi)
Pithapuram Railway Station
Pithapuram Bus Stand
Pithapuram is well connected by road and rail; combine your visit with the town's other renowned shrines.
🏨 Accommodation
Lodging and guest houses available in Pithapuram and nearby Kakinada.
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Sri Kukkuteswara Swamy Temple and Sri Pada Sri Vallabha Maha Samsthanam at Pithapuram.
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