Kanipakam

The Chittoor area has many famous temples. One of the most famous is Kanipakam Vinayaka temple. The temple was built in the 11th century CE during the rule of the Chola king. Kanipakam is one of the best places to visit in Tirupati.

The old temple is in the Irala Mandal of Chittoor district and has Ganesha as its primary God. It is also famous as the Shrine of Water. The unique idol in the royal Kanipakam temple gives the temple a lot of religious meaning. People think that the water in the complex is holy and can heal a wide range of illnesses. 

People go to the Vinayaka Temple in this temple before going to Tirupati. The officials take outstanding care of the Kanipakam temple, even though it draws many people and is an overgrown complex. The unique place where Ganesha lives is in the middle of a river. It is essential because it is pure and has a long history.

What is unique about the Kanipakam temple?

The Vijayanagara kings rebuilt it in 1336. The stories and myths about the Kanipakam temple make it unique. The statue of Vinayaka is said to get bigger every year. The armour given to God 50 years ago doesn't fit anymore. The temple is worth the visit during the Tirupati tour package.

Which God is in the temple?

It is also famous as Sri Varasidhi Vinayaka Swamy Temple or Vinayaka Temple, a Hindu temple to Ganesha. It is in Kanipakam, which is in the Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh. There are 68 km between Tirupati and the temple, about 11 km away.

What is the meaning of Kanipakam?

From the beginning, the coconut water became a stream for more than 1.5 acres. Because of this event, the word "Kanipakam" came up. "Kani" means "wetland," and "Pakam" means "flow of water into wetland."