Sri Swayambhu Varasidhi Vinayaka
Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh
Kanipakam Vinayaka temple is a medieval temple with Ganesha as its major deity , also known as the shrine of Watar , and is the located in the Chittoor district's Irala mandal, because of its miraculous idol , the regal kanipakam temple has enormous religious significance and importance . the water in the compound is thought to be holy and capable of curing a variety of abnormalities.
Timing of Temple
- Entry: 4:00 AM - 9:30 PM,
- Darshan: 6:00 AM - 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Architecture
Many stories surround the famed idol that inspired the creation of the Kanipakam Vinayaka Temple. The most famous tradition is of three farmers who were born dumb, blind, and deaf. They required water to irrigate their fields. They discovered a dried-up well and started to dig deeper. When one of them began the work, he was surprised to see his iron implement collide with a stone-like creation. As he dug further, he discovered that blood was pouring from the stone. Because of the blood, the entire body of water quickly turned red. He summoned the other two farmers to observe the event.
Their defects had vanished because they had been present for such supernatural action. When the locals learned of their miracle, they flocked to the well, where they resolved to deepen it. They couldn't, though, since a self-manifested idol of Vinayakar sprouted from the waters of that exact well.
The idol is still there in the well, and its water branches are perineal and permanent. The well overflows during the monsoon season, and the water is distributed to believers as Tirtham or holy water.
The river Bahuda, on the banks of which the temple is built, has a well-known narrative. Sanka and Likhita, two brothers, were on a pilgrimage when the younger brother Likhita became hungry. Ignoring his elder brother's caution, he plucked and ate a mango from a nearby mango garden.
Sankha felt deceived and reported his activities to the ruler, who punished Likhita by taking away both of his arms. A miracle later occurred as Likhita was swimming in the Bahuda river. Both of his arms had been returned! When the ruler heard this, he nicknamed the river 'Bahuda,' which means "human arm."
