Tuesday 4 September 2012

Sri Vara Siddhi Vinayaka Temple, Kanipakam

  The name Kanipakam means "flow of water into wetlands" - "Kani" means 'wetland' and "Pakam" means 'flow of water'. Kanipakam is a small village in Irala mandal of Chittoor District. Situated on the banks of Bahadu River about 11kms from Chittoor town, the village is famous as a pilgrimage centre. Significant for its purity and rich heritage, Kanipakam is famous for Sri Vara Sidhi Vinayaka Temple, which has a swayambhu (self-manifested) idol of Lord Ganesha.


Kanipakam


The beauty of the place and the prominence for its sanctity makes it a must-visit place.

There is a general belief that Lord Ganesha is the upholder of truth and in Kanipakam, many people experience this belief when they confront the idol of Lord Ganesha. Day-to-day disputes between people are resolved by taking a special oath. The accused in the dispute are made to take a dip in the pushkarini (Temple tank) and swear before the lord. There are instances when the person who committed the sin accepts his mistake as soon as taking the dip or much before entering the temple. It is said that the lord makes the sinner repent and feel guilty for his sinful deeds. To experience this divine power, one has to visit this beautiful temple of Lord Ganesha at Kanipakam.


Idol of lord Ganesha in Kanipakam


There are some other temples to visit like Sri Manikanteswara Swami temple and Sri Varadaraja swami temple around the Kanipakam temple.

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