Alemelumangapuram (Tiruchanur)

Tiruchanur, also known as Alamelu Mangapuram, located about 5 kms from Tirupati is also known as ancient sacred place. The temple of Sri Padmavathi Devi, the consort of Lord Venkateswara is situated in this place. It is said that the visit to Tirumala is fruitful only after a visit to sriPadmavathi Devi Temple at Tiruchanur. Therefore after visiting the temples at Tirumala  and Tirupati , the piligrims proceed to Tiruchanur to worship Goddess Padmavathi Devi. The sacred tank adjoining the Padmavathi DeviTemple is called Padma Sarovar. The legend is that the godess revealed herself on a lotus in the sacred tank.