There is an interesting sthalapuranam behind why Lord Venkateswara Swami stayed in Thondamanadu. Hence this place was named as ‘Thondamanadu’, situated in Chittoor District of Andhra Pradesh. Thondaman Chakravarthi, who was the brother of Aakasaraju ruled the kingdom Thondamandalam or Thurdeeramandalam with this place as capital. The deity of the ‘Thondamanadu’ temple Sri Venkateswara Swami who is known for His consideration towards the devotees who are in dire need of God’s blessings and He blesses all the devotees liberally. The holy place where the Supreme deity of Kaliyuga Sri Venkateswara Swami along with His Consorts Sridevi and Bhudevi appeared to the king Thondaman Chakravarthi who built the temple in Tirumala and receives His puja and prayers and stayed as per kings wish is ‘Thondamanadu’.
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