Varasiddhi Vinayaka Swamy Temple, Kanipakam, Andhra Pradesh
Varasiddhi Vinayaka Swamy Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Ganesha located in Kanipakam Village near Chittoor City in Andhra Pradesh, India. Ganesha is the controller of ‘Ganas’, the remover of obstacles, and the Lord of wisdom. The Temple is situated on the banks of River Bahuda. The temple is under the control of Endowments department of Andhra Pradesh.
Etymology
The word ‘Kanipakam’ originates from two Tamil words – ‘Kani’ meaning ‘wetland’ and ‘Pakam’ meaning ‘flow of water’.
Legends
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History
The temple was constructed in the early 11th century CE by the Chola King Kulothunga Chola I and was expanded further in 1336 by the Emperors of Vijayanagara dynasty.
The Temple
Presiding Deity is called as Varasiddhi Vinayaka Swamy. It is believed that the deity is Swayambhu (Self-manifested). The deity is seen in the well, full of water always. The well from where Lord Vinayaka appeared as Swayambhu still exists in the place. The well water is offered as Prasad to the devotees. There is a shrine for serpent planets Nagar Sannidhi. People pray here for relief from adverse effects of these planets.
Temple Opening Time
The Temple remains open from 06.00 a.m. to 01.00 p.m. and 04.00 p.m. to 08.00 p.m.
Pooja Timings
· Suprabatham, Bindu Teertha Abishekham (4.00 A.M to 5.00 A.M)
· Paalabhishekam (7.30 A.M to 8.00 A.M ,12.30 P.M to 1.00 P.M, 2.00 PM to 2.30 PM, 3.30 PM to 4.00 PM and 5.45 PM to 6.15 PM)
· Sankata Hara Ganapati Vratham (9.00 A.M to 12.00 Noon)
· Special Abhishekam (5.30 AM to 6.00 AM, 9.00 A.M to 10.00 A.M, 11.00 A.M to 12.00 noon,1.00 PM to2.00 PM and 6.15 PM to 7.15 PM)
· Pavalimpu Seva (Ekantha Seva) (9.30 P.M to 10.00 PM)
· Nithya Kalyanotsavam (11.00 AM to 12.00 PM)
· Vunjala Seva (6.30 PM to 7.30 PM)
· Nijaroopa Darshan (Morning 5.00 to 5.30, 7.00 to 7.30, 8.30 to 9.00, 10.30 to 11.00 and Evening 4.30 to 5.00)
Festivals
The annual Brahmotsavam commences from Ganesh Chaturthi. It goes on for 21 days. The Utsava Murti (Festive idol) is taken out in procession on all the days colorfully decked on different vahanas (Carriages) amidst large number of pilgrims across the country. Deepotsava is the celebration involving floating of lamps in the Temple Tank. It is another important festivity and the temple looks magnificent amidst hundreds of floating lamps, under the starry sky.
Prayers
There is a shrine for serpent planets-Nagar Sannidhi. People pray here for relief from adverse effects of these planets. Devotees perform milk abishek for relief from prolonged diseases and for solutions for problems among couples, money matters etc. They also perform Ganapathi Homam for which they have to register in advance. Every evening an event called Satya Pramanam is conducted in the temple. Those accused of cheating others on money matters and cheating women are asked to depose before the Lord if they are really innocent. No one can escape punishment awarded by Lord Vinayaka if they dare speak lies. Andhra devotees regard Kanipakkam Vinayaka as their Chief Justice.
Accommodation
The Temple Management runs 6 guest rooms and Tirumala Tirupathi Devasthanams Trust runs the operations of 14 rooms for devotees. Another accommodation complex with 100 rooms is under construction. Besides the Temple accommodation, several private hotels and lodges also provide good quality accommodation to the devotees, in Chittoor city.
Contact
Varasiddhi Vinayaka Swamy Temple,
Kanipakam, Chittoor,
Andhra Pradesh – 517 131
Phone: +91 8573 281 540 / 281 640 / 281 747
Connectivity
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