Tirupathi Sri Venketeswara Story and Mahatyam Part 16
Narayanapuram is about 20 miles from Tirupati. It was king Sudhama's capital. Chola king was once cursed by Vishnu. As a result of that he turned a Rakshasa. That period lapsed. He had to be reborn in a royal family as per that curse. So, he entered the womb of Sudhama's wife and was born as their son. He was names as Akasa Raju. He was a pet of his parents and was brought up with much love and care.
Sudhama once went for hunting. After some time he felt thirsty. So he came to Kapilatheertha to quench his thirst and rest for a while. She he was resting there. A naga girl was found bathing in the Kapilatheertha. Her beauty attracted Sudhama. He approached her and made enquiries and married her the Gandharva way. To him, she bore one son. He was named as Thondaman.
When Sudhama grew old he made Akasa Raju as a king and Thondaman to his care. Sudhama died. Akasha Raju ruled well. His wife, Dharani Devo treated the poor kindly. People lived happily under their rule. All their subjects were obedient. The royal couple had no children. Only that was their grievance. That worried them much. (Picture: Kapilatheertha, Tirupathi)
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