Kanipakam Vinayaka Templeకాణిపాకం వరసిద్ధి వినాయక స్వామి దేవస్థానం
Chola era Ganesha temple where the idol stands in a well and oaths are sworn.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereChittoor, Andhra Pradesh
Rayalaseema
Rayalaseema
Kind of placeTemples & Shrines, Weekend Getaways
Best time to visit25 August to 25 September
Good seasonsWinter (December to February), Post-monsoon (October to November), Monsoon (June to September), Summer (March to May)
DifficultyEasy
Height320 m above sea level
Time needed2 hrs
Base and nearbyKanipakam, Chittoor
EntryFree · Rs 100 special darshan
About Kanipakam Vinayaka Temple
An 11th century Chola temple to Varasiddhi Vinayaka, 12 km from Chittoor on the Bengaluru highway, where the idol stands in a well and is said to be slowly growing. People come to swear oaths before the deity, and local disputes are traditionally settled by an oath taken here after a dip in the tank. The Brahmotsavam around Ganesh Chaturthi runs for around 20 days in September and is the busiest time.
What to see and do
- Vinayaka idol in the well
- Oath taking tank
- Manikanteswara temple nearby
- Ganesh Chaturthi Brahmotsavam
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