Sri Swayambu Varasidhi Vinayaka Temple or Kanipakam Ganesha Temple is located in village Irala in Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh, India. The temple enshrines a self-manifested Swayambu idol of Sri Varasidhi Vinayaka.
Kanipakam Varasidhi Vinayaka Temple
Lord Ganesh is worshipped and revered as the up-holder of ‘Truth’. People come here and take special oath to resolve their day-to-day disputes. They take holy dip in the sacred tank to swear to the lord the true statement. In certain particular cases, people who have committed sin taking a holy dip and agree to the sins as soon as they had the dip, even before entering the temple. Thus the lord makes the sinners regret and feel guilty for their sins committed.
Signifiance of Swayambu idol of Varasidhi Vinayaka
An exceptional feature of the Swayambu Idol of Varasidhi Vinayaka is that it is still growing in size. Fifty years back an ardent devotee Smt. Lakshmamma offered a Kavach (Armour) to the lord which today does not fit. Theertham offered to the pilgrims is taken from the well were the Swayambu idol manifested. The spring of the well are perennial and the eternal and never dries. The temple’s glory spread around and pilgrims from all-over come to offer their prayers to the great lord.
Kanipakam Varasidhi Vinayaka Temple Festival
Brahmotsavam festival is celebrated here every year after Ganesha Chaturthi. It is a 20 days festival and goes on with a lot of celebrations and happiness.Nearby Temples
Varasidhi Vinayaka Temple Kanipakam is in the same district where the famous Tirumala Tirupati Venkateswara Temple and Sri Kalahasti Temple is housed.Kanipakam Temple Contact Address
Sri Swayambu Varasidhi VinayakaswamyVari Devasthanam,
Kanipakam, Irala Mandal
Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh
Phone: +91-8573-281540 (office)
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