Padmavati (Hinduism)
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Padmavati (Template:Langx), also known as Alarmel Mangai (Template:Langx)[1][2] or Alamelu Manga[3][4][5] is a Hindu goddess and the consort of the deity Venkateshwara, a form of Vishnu. She is described as a daughter of a local king and an avatar of goddess Lakshmi, the consort of Vishnu.[3][6]
The most prominent shrine of Padmavati is Padmavati Ammavari Temple situated at Tiruchanur, a suburb of Tirupati. Tradition dictates that every pilgrim to Tirupati must offer obeisance at this temple before visiting the Venkateswara Temple, Tirumala, the central temple of her consort.
Hymns
Padmavathi is a major deity in Hinduism worshipped as an aspect of the goddess Lakshmi and her second aspect, Bhumi.[3] It is believed that her intercession is indispensable to gaining the favour of the lord, it is also believed that Lakshmi is omnipresent, illimitable, and the bestower of moksham along with Vishnu in Sri Vaishnavism.
See also
- Padmavathi Temple, Tiruchanur
- Tiruchanur
- Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam, a university named after Padmavati
- Mahalakshmi Temple, Kolhapur
Notes
References
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External links
- The Tirumala-Tirupati Devasthanam website
- Sri Venkatdhvari Kavi's Sri Lakshmi Saharam Praising Alarmelmanga Thayar Template:Webarchive
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