Padmavathi


Padmavati also known as Alamelu manga, is a Hindu devi. She is the avatar of Lakshmi, the Hindu Goddess of Elemental Prakriti. Padmavati is the consort of Sri Venkateswara and an avatar of Goddess Mahalakshmi. The name Padmavati is Sanskrit for "she who emerged from lotus".
The most prominent shrine of Padmavati is Sri Padmavati Ammavari Temple situated at Tiruchanur, a suburb of Tirupati City. Tradition dictates that every pilgrim to Tirupati must offer obeisance at this temple before visiting the Tirumala Venkateswara Temple.

Etymology

Padmavati is a sanskrit name which means "she who emerged from lotus". She is also referred to as Alamelumanga in Telugu
and Alarmelmangai in Tamil which translates conjoint of the words Alar and Mel; Mangai means "".

Legend

Particular devotions

Padmavathi is a major deity in Hinduism worshipped as an aspect of Goddess Lakshmi.It is believed that her intercession is indispensable to gaining the favour of the lord, it is also believed that Lakshmi is co-omnipresent, co-illimitable and the co-bestower of moksham along with Lord Vishnu. Nammalwar in his Thiruvaymozhi says agalakillEn iRaiyum enRu * alarmEl mangkai uRai mArbA! which translates as "Goddess Lakshmi will not away from your heart,always stay with you."
Poet Sri Annamacharya, was a staunch devotee of Padmavathi. Most of his keertanas is either inspired or centers around the deity. Many of the most famous and popular Kritis of Annamacharya personify her benevolence and grace.