Situated 14 kilometers from Tirupati, Sri Prasanna Venkateswaraswami Temple in Appalayagunta is the place where Lord Venkateswera took his rest while his voyage to Tirumala. This legendary place is believed to be the spot where the lord blessed Sri Siddeswara and other sages after marrying Sri Padmavathi Ammavaru. The main deity in the temple is famed for its joyous mood and it is assumed that the idol is a self-manifested vigraha. Abhishekam on fridays witness large participation of pilgrims since it holds the belief that it would fulfill all their dreams.
Apart from the main shrine of Venkateswara, the temple premises houses a shrine for Anjaneyaswami, Goddess Padmavathi and Sri Andal also. This fabulous shrine is constructed under the patronage of Rajas of Karvetinagar. It is believed that the devotees, for respite from unceasing ailments, adore the impressive deity of wind-god.