Shri Padmavati Ammavari Kartika Brahmotsavam 2012 at Tiruchanur Sri Padmavathi Ammavari Temple near Tirupati

Shri Padmavati Ammavaru Kartika Brahmotsavam 2012 date is from November 10 to November 18. Sri Padmavathi Ammavari Temple at Triuchanur is dedicated to Sri Padmavathi Devi, the consort of Lord Sri Venkateswara. The temple is around 5 km from Tirupati Balaji Temple. Goddess Parmavati is an incarnation of Goddess Lakshmi.

Important Dates in 2012 during the Brahmotsavam:
November 14, 2012 - Gaja Vahanam
November 15, 2012 - Golden Chariot
November 17, 2012 - Rathotsavam

Legend has it that Goddess Lakshmi, who was offended at Lord Vishnu forgiving Bhrigu Maharshi who had kicked Him, arrived at the netherworld and remained there for 12 years immersed in a holy pond. In the 13th year, in the month of Kartik (October – November) Goddess Lakshmi reappeared on a Golden Lotus here at the temple.

There is a popular belief that a visit to Tirupati Temple is fruitful only after visiting the Sri Padmavathi Devi temple.

During the Kartika Brahmotsavam at the temple, Goddess Parmavati is taken around the temple in Vahanas or vehicle.

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