Vakulamatha Temple is a small temple located in the town of Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh, India. It is dedicated to Vakulamatha, the mother of Lord Venkateswara, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu.
The temple is located on the banks of the Swarnamukhi River and is surrounded by lush greenery, making it a peaceful and serene place for devotees to worship. The main deity of the Vakulamatha Temple in Tirupati, who is depicted holding a flower in one hand and a coconut in the other.
According to legend, Vakulamatha was a devoted mother who prayed to Lord Vishnu for her son to be protected from the demon Tarakasura. Lord Vishnu was pleased with her devotion and blessed her, promising to take birth as her son in his next incarnation. This promise was fulfilled when Lord Venkateswara was born as her son.
The temple is visited by a large number of devotees, who offer prayers to Vakulamatha for the well-being of their children. It is believed that worshipping Vakulamatha can help in the overall growth and development of children.
The temple also has a small pond called Vakula Gopuram, which is considered sacred by devotees. It is believed that taking a dip in the pond can help in getting rid of sins and diseases.
Visitors to the Vakulamatha Temple can also enjoy the natural beauty of the surrounding area and take a peaceful walk along the riverbank. The temple is easily accessible from Tirupati town and is a popular spot for spiritual seekers and nature lovers alike.
Vakula Devi is Lord Venkateswara’s receptive mother. Previously, Yasoda Devi brought Sri Vishnu up in the manifested type of Sri Krishna and, not totallyfulfilled to see his presence, wished him to go on for quite a while.
He conceded her desire in a gift expressing that in another manifestation he would satisfy her desire. As per this help, Sri Maha Vishnu as Lord Srinivasa presently satisfied her. Yashoda Devi, brought into the world as Vakulamata, partook in his presence while serving him.
In the Kali Yuga, Vakula Devi organized the ruler’s marriage with Sri Padmavathi Devi. Along these lines Vakula Devi satisfies her desire to observe Lord Venkateswara’s Kalyanam.
The mother-child love and friendship are clear as naivedyam (“bhogh” in Hindi) is first proposed to the mother and later to Lord Venkateswara on Tirumala Hill sanctuary.
The clerics ring the extraordinary chimes of the sanctuary of Vakula Mata to demonstrate the creativity proposed to the mother, then the ministers of Tirumala present contributions to Lord Venkateswara. This was the practice that was continued in the early times until the sanctuary was obliterated it lost its greatness.
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