Sri Vakula Matha Temple, Perur
📍 Perur, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh
State SignificanceA unique temple dedicated to Vakula Devi, revered as the foster mother of Lord Venkateswara, located at Perur near Tirupati and maintained under the TTD.
🕒 Practical Information
🕉️ Spiritual Details
Vakula Devi (Vakula Matha)
Devi Temple (TTD managed)
Vakula Matha (the divine foster mother)
🕉️ Divine Snapshot
Vakula Devi (Vakula Matha)
Devi Temple (TTD managed)
Perur, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh
Sri Vakula Matha Temple, Perur (Peruru), Tirupati District, Andhra Pradesh, India
✨ Spiritual Highlights
Believed to bestow maternal blessings, care and protection upon devotees.
Devotees hold that praying to the foster mother of the Lord brings comfort and grace.
Devotees offer worship and connect the visit with the Venkateswara-Padmavati pilgrimage circuit.
Maternal blessings, family well-being and protection.
📖 About Sri Vakula Matha Temple, Perur
Sri Vakula Matha Temple at Perur (Peruru) honours Vakula Devi, who in tradition is cherished as the foster mother of Lord Venkateswara of Tirumala. According to the sthala tradition associated with the Lord's wedding to Padmavati, Vakula Matha lovingly cared for Srinivasa, and this temple keeps alive her special place in the Venkateswara narrative. Maintained by the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, the temple draws devotees who seek maternal blessings and wish to complete the wider circuit of temples connected with the Venkateswara legend around Tirupati.
🏛️ Architecture & Heritage
South Indian (Dravidian) Architecture (Traditional (period to verify))
Traditional South Indian temple structure with sanctum for Vakula Devi.
Idol of Vakula Matha in the sanctum.
🎉 Festivals & Celebrations
Observances connected with the Venkateswara-Padmavati wedding tradition.
Navaratri and temple-specific celebrations.
🙏 Rituals & Traditions
Daily archanas and abhishekam.
Reverence of Vakula Matha as the foster mother of Lord Venkateswara.
Prasadam as offered by the temple.
👕 Visitor Guidelines
Traditional Indian attire recommended.
Reachable by road; assistance available for the elderly.
🕉️ Divine Snapshot
Vakula Devi (Vakula Matha)
Devi Temple (TTD managed)
Perur, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh
Sri Vakula Matha Temple, Perur (Peruru), Tirupati District, Andhra Pradesh, India
✈️ How to Reach
Tirupati Airport (approx.)
Tirupati Railway Station (approx.)
Perur / nearby bus stop
Combine with Tirumala, Tiruchanur and other temples of the Venkateswara circuit.
🏨 Accommodation
TTD and private lodges in Tirupati and nearby.
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Tirumala Sri Venkateswara Temple, Tiruchanur Padmavati Temple.
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