Sri Padmavathi Ammavari Karthika Brahmotsavam (Tiruchanoor)
Religiously famous Padmavathi Ammavari Brahmotsavam (Tiruchanoor) popularly called Karthika Brahmotsavam, the nine day annual celebrations will be held every year during the sacred Karthika Maasam. It will be held on similar line of Tirumala Srivari Brahmotsavam. Who is the Goddess at Tiruchanoor Temple? Many assume the Goddess at Tiruchanoor as Padmavathi the one who married Lord Srinivasa (Venkateswara). But in fact, She is not Vedavathi who was born as Padmavathi the one who married Lord Srinivasa. The Goddess at Tiruchanoor is saakshaatt (per-se) Goddess Sri Maha Lakshmi. She is also referred to as Padmavathi; hence, the confusion. There is a legend from Padma Purana that refers to the origin of Goddess Padmavathi. She has emerged out from the sacrificial pond called Padmasarovaram (lake of lotus flowers) as a result of rigorous penance performed by Lord Srinivasa (Vishnu) for a period of 12 years for attaining Goddess Lakshmi Devi who had left Vaikunta in the epis...