Vakulamatha Temple in Tirupati

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 temple is Vakulamatha, 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.