Sri Varasidhi Vinayaka Swamy Temple, Kanipakam


Sri Varasidhi Vinayaka Swamy Temple, Kanipakam
 
Sri Varasidhi Vinayaka Swamy Temple or Kanipakam Vinayaka Temple is a Hindu temple of Ganesha. It is located in Kanipakam in Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh, India. This historic temple is in Kanipaakam in Irala Mandal, Chittoor District. It is about 11 km from Chittoor town.

Kanipakam is home to a popular Hindu temple of Lord Ganesha called as Kanipakam Vinayaka Temple. It was constructed in the early 11th century CE by the pandian King Maravarman sundara pandian and a siva temple byKulothunga Chola I and was expanded further in 1336 by the Emperors of Vijayanagara dynasty.

The swayambhu idol of Kanipakam known as the up-holder of truth. Disputes are solved between people is resolved by taking a 'special oath'. The people in the dispute take a holy dip in the temple tank and swear before the lord. It is taken as gospel truth.

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