| 词条 | Vinayaka Temple, Kanipakam |
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| name = Sri Varasidhi Vinayaka Temple | image = Kanipakam Temple.jpg | image_upright = | alt = | caption = Kanipakam temple entrance and koneru in front | map_type = | map_caption = Location in Andhra Pradesh | coordinates = | native_name = Svayambhu Sri Varasidhi Vinayaka Temple | country = India | state = Andhra Pradesh | district = Chittoor district | location = Kanipakam | elevation_m = | deity = Ganesha | festivals = Vinayaka Chavithi | architecture = Dravidian architecture | temple_quantity = | monument_quantity = | inscriptions = | year_completed = 11th century | creator = | website = [https://tms.ap.gov.in/VVSKPK/cnt/ Kanipakam Temple] }} Vinayaka Temple or Sri Varasidhi Vinayaka Swamy Temple is a Hindu temple of Ganesha. It is located at Kanipakam in Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh, India.[1] The temple is about 11 km from Chittoor and 68 km from Tirupati. LegendAccording to legend, there were three brothers who were mute, deaf and blind. They were digging a well to fetch water to their field. The device they were using fell into the well hitting hard object. When they dug further, blood started to gush out of the well and the three got rid of their disabilities. The villagers rushed to the spot and found deity of Ganesha. Villagers dug further, but they were not able to find the base of the deity. The deity sits in the well which is always full of water[2] HistoryThe temple was constructed in the early 11th century CE by the Chola king Kulothunga Chola I and was expanded further in 1336 by the Emperors of Vijayanagara dynasty.[2] Presiding deityVinayaka is the presiding deity of the temple. As per legend, it is believed that the deity is Svayambhu(Self-manifested). The deity is seen in the well, full of water always.[2]AdministrationThe temple is under the control of Endowments department of Andhra Pradesh which will appoint a trust board of 15 members to administer the temple.[3] FestivalsAnnual brahmotsavams will be celebrated for 21 days starting from Vinayaka chavithi day. The processional deity of Vinayaka will be taken in a procession on different vahanams on these days amidst large number of pilgrims across the country.[4] References1. ^http://www.hindu.com/2008/04/28/stories/2008042857370300.htm 2. ^1 2 {{cite book | title =Temples of South India| publisher = Gyan Publishing House|author= V.V.Subba reddy| year = | url =https://books.google.co.in/books?id=c08qf7d2TZQC&pg=PA85&dq=kanipakam&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjo0u_Zl4_dAhUHY48KHcTlAagQ6AEIKjAB#v=onepage&q=kanipakam&f=false}} 3. ^{{cite news | url=http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Andhra-Pradesh/2018-08-04/Kanipakam-templeboard-constituted/403337| title=Kanipakam temple board constituted | work=The Hans India | date=4 August 2018 | accessdate=28 August 2018}} 4. ^{{cite news | url=http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Andhra-Pradesh/2016-09-04/All-set-for-Kanipakam-temple-fest/252289| title=All set for Kanipakam temple fest | work=The Hans India | date=4 September 2016 | accessdate=7 September 2018}} External links{{commons category|Vinayaka Temple, Kanipakam}}
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