Virtual Shrine of Goddess Padmavathi

Lakshmi, goddess of wealth, has appeared earth in different aspects on different occasions.

When Lord Vishnu decided to manifest Himself as Venkateswara in response to the reverential prayers of Sage Narayana, Lakshmi did not like to stay alone in Her abode. She also wanted to manifest in earth and be with the Lord.

Akasaraja was the king of Narayanapuram. When his attendants were tilling the soil to make preparations for a yagna (havan). they noticed a box containing a small baby. When the box was brought to the king, he opened and and noticed a baby girl with a lotus in the box. He took the girl and brought her up as his own. naming her Padmavathi (child born with a lotus).

Vishnu, in his aspect of Venkateswara was going around the town. He happened to notice Padmavathi, who had becorne a girl now and asked her to marry him, because he was attracted to her. At first Padmavathi refused. Later on the true identity of Venkateswara was revealed to Padmavathi. who ultimately marries the Lord, which was the main purpose of her manifestation on earth.

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