Kanipakam Vinayaka Mandir Andhra Pradesh, Timings, History, Travel Guide and How to reach

Kanipakam Vinayaka Mandir – Andhra Pradesh

The idol of Ganesha in the Kanipakam Vinayaka Mandir is very beautiful and miraculous as well. This historical temple belongs to the first worshiper Ganeshji. This temple is also known as the temple of the god of water and this temple is located in Irala mandal of Chittoor district. The idol of Ganesha does not remain fixed in the same size, but as the time passes, the size of this idol is also increasing.

History of this Temple

Kanipakam Vinayaka Mandir was built by the Chola king Kulothunga Chola I in the 11^th century and later the king of the Vijayanagara dynasty did the work of making this temple a huge temple in 1336. Kanipakam was named Kanipakam because of its location on the banks of a river.

Kanipakam Vinayaka Mandir Timings

Kanipakam Vinayaka Mandir opens at 5:00 AM in the morning and close at 9:00 PM in the evening. Morning aarti is performed at 6:00 AM in the morning and evening aarti is performed at 8:30 PM in the evening.

Places to visit near this Temple

Subramaniaswara Swami Temple

Sri Subramaniaswara Swami Temple is dedicated to Subramanya Swamy and this temple is also known as Sri Chengalraya Swamy Konda as this temple situated on top of a hill in Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh.

Ardhagiri Veeranjaneya Temple

Ardhagiri Veeranjaneya Temple is located in Argonda village of Andhra Pradesh. Sri Ardhagiri Veeranjaneya Swami Devasthanam dedicated to Lord Hanuman. Ardhagiri means half = half, giri = hills.

Lakshmi Narayana Swami Temple

Sri Lakshmi Narayana Swami Temple located in Vepanjari village of Andhra Pradesh. Sri Lakshmi Narayana Swamy Devasthanam is dedicated to Lord Narasimha Swamy, the idol in this temple is Lakshmi Narayana Swamy with Goddess Lakshmi on his left side.

Boyakonda Gangamma Temple

Boyakonda Gangamma Temple is located in Chowdepalli village of Andhra Pradesh. Sri Boyakonda Gangamma Devasthanam is dedicated to Goddess Gangamma Devi. This temple is one of the ancient temples; The word Boyakonda is a club of two words as Bai and Konda.

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How to reach Kanipakam Vinayaka Mandir

By Air- The nearest airport from Kanipakam Vinayaka Mandir is Tirupati airport which is at a distance of about 86 Km from this temple. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi.

By Train- The nearest railway station from Kanipakam Vinayaka Mandir is Tirupati railway station which is at a distance of about 70 km from this temple. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi.

By Road- Roads to this temple are well connected with the other cities of the country so you can easily reach this temple by using your own vehicle or by any public buses or taxi from any part of the country.

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