In Chittoor district are two sacred places not only for Andhra Pradesh but also for India. Tirupati and Tirumala here is Lord Venkateswara, who is also worshipped as `Balaji' by the north Indians. Tirumala lies in the midst of the Seshachalam hills, which are 2,000 feet above the sea level. It has also worldwide importance as a major tourist centre.
Srikalahasti is also a famous pilgrim centre and the temple here is dedicated to Lord Siva known as Vayulingam and considered as Dakshina Kasi.Apart from those two temples there is another famous temple in chittoor district that is Sri Vara sidhi Vinayaka Temple which is significant for its purity and rich heritage.
This historic temple is in Kanipaakam in Irala Mandal, Chittoor District. It is about 11kms from Chittoor town.
SHRINE IN WATER.
Kanipakam is a small village on the bank of Bahuda River.
"Kani" means wetland and "Pakam" means flow of water into wetland. According to the legend of the temple there were three brothers and each one had a handicap. Viz., Dumb, Deaf and Blind. They were earning out their livelihood by cultivating a small piece of land.
In olden days water was drawn from the well by way of 'Piccota System'. As one of them used to irrigate the field through the channels, the other two used to ply on the Piccota. On one such operation they found that the water in the well got dried up and they could no longer continue their job. One of them got into the well and started digging it up. He was taken aback to see the iron implement hitting a stone like formation.
Later, he was shocked to see blood oozing out from it. Within in a few seconds the entire water in the well, turned blood red in colour. Thus, startled by this divine sight, all the three became normal getting rid of their deformities. As soon as the villagers came to know about this miracle, they thronged to the well and tried to deepen the well further. But their attempt proved futile because the 'swayambhu' idol (the self-manifested) of Lord Vinayaka emerged from the swirling waters.
Ultimately they offered many number of coconuts with all prayers- modesty kneeling before the new idol afford “MAGALHARATHI” etc. They declared the ideal of “SWAYAMBHU” and tendered number of coconuts. The coconuts water flowed into the channel to a distance of more than one and a quarter acres. The indication of this led to the modification in the usage of the Tamil word “KANIPARAKAM” and later pronounced as KANIPAKAM. Even today the idol is in the original well and the springs of the well are perennial and the eternal. During the rainy season, the holy water from the well overflows even today.
Another striking and strange feature of the idol is that it is still growing in size. At present, we can see the knees and the abdomen of the idol. Smt. Lakshmamma, an ardent devotee had offered a 'Kavacham' (Armour) to the Lord, fifty years ago but today it is out of size and doesn't fit the idol. The holy water from the well is offered to the devotees as theertham.
The legend behind Bahuda River
Long ago there lived two brothers Sankha and Likhita. They were on a pilgrimage to Kanipakam. As the journey was tiring, the younger brother Likhita felt hungry. Disregarding the advice of the elder brother he plucked a mango from the mango grove. Sankha felt bad and reported this to the ruler of that area and pleaded for punishment for the sin committed during the pilgrimage. Thus Likhita was punished severely being deprived of both arms.Later they took bath in the river near Kanipakam temple. Lo Behold! The chopped arms were restored to Likhita as soon as he had a dip in the sacred waters of the river. These incidents lead the ruler to rename the river as 'Bahuda' (Bahu means human arm). Thus the river beside Kanipakam temple is now known as 'Bahuda River'.
Sri Varasiddhi Vinayaka as up-holder of 'Truth'
The swayambhu idol of Kanipakam is the up-holder of truth. Day to day disputes 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.There are instances when the person who committed that sin voluntarily agrees as soon as he had the dip and much before entering the temple itself. It seems the Lord lawns invisibly on the sinner and makes him repent & feel guilty for his sinful deeds.
Thus the glory of Sri Varasiddhi Vinayaka spread far and wide and the honorable courts uphold the 'special oath' in their judicial pronouncements.
Details of Daily Sevas
Suprabatham, Binduteerthaabishekham (4.00 A.M to 5.00 A.M):
Rs.551/- 2 persons allowed. Devotees will be given 5 laddus, ½ Kg of pulihora, 1 shesha vastram, 1 blouse piece, 1 silver dollar.
Result:
This Seva is for awaking the swamy, its pleasure to have the first Darshan of Swamiji. This can be experienced only by having first Darshan at early Morning.
Paalabhishekam(7.30 A.M to 8.00 A.M ,12.30 P.M to 1.00 P.M, 2.00PM to 2.30PM , 3.30PM to 4.00 PM and 5.45PM to 6.15 PM):
Rs. 150/- 1 or 2 persons allowed. Devotees should get minimum of 2 litres of milk.
SankataHaraGanapati Vratham(9.00 A.M to 12.00 Noon):
Rs. 151/- 1 or 2persons are allowed. Devotees will be given 2 laddus.
Result:
In Ganeshaporanam, this vratham has prominent role. This vratham was performed by Lord Krishna and Bramha. This Vratham can be performed by the couple those who don’t have children, for Business Development, for overcoming all the frustrations and especially for Court Case Salvations.
Special Abhishekam(5.30AM to 6.00AM, 9.00A.M to 10.00A.M , 11.00A.M to 12.00 noon,1.00PM to2.00PM and 6.15PM to 7.15PM):
Rs. 500/- 2 persons allowed in the first instance along with children and 3 persons will be allowed later. Devasthanam will supply Pooja samagri.
Pavalimpu Seva (EkanthaSeva) (9.30 P.M to 10.00 PM):
Rs.150/- 2 persons allowed, Devotees should get the pooja samagri.
Result:
Sri Ganapathi and Ammavaru will be rested in Addala Mandapam in the temple. The newly married couples, couples to have the children, the couples with problems in married life can perform this seva and can get the problems solved.
Nithya Kalyanotshavam:(11.00 AM to 12.00 PM)
616/-, 1 person or couple will be allowed per ticket. The devotees will be given shesha vastram, 1 blouse piece, 2 laddus and 2 vadas.
Result:
The persons who are having KujaDosham (Objections for their Marriage) can get their problems by performing this seva.
Vunjala Seva:(6.30 PM to 7.30 PM)
250/-, 1 person or couple will be allowed per ticket. The devotees will be given 1 seshavastram, 1 blouse piece, 2 laddus and 2 vadas.
Result:
They devotees will be having chance to keep the lord on their Shoulders and can go round the Temple and they send the lord to Sleep by swinging in the Cradle.
Darshans & Poojas
Special Entrance Darshan:
Rs. 10/- per head.
Ordinary queue line:
Free
Nijaroopa Darshan
(Morning 5.00 to 5.30,7.00 to 7.30,8.30 to 9.00,10.30 to 11.00 and Evening 4.30 to 5.00):
Rs. 50/- per head.
Ganapathi Homam(9.00AM to 12.00 Noon):
Rs. 500/- the Devasthanam will supply Pooja samagri.
Result:
In Day to day life there is lot of competition and Objections for all the works, in the same way lot of frustrations in Education, Employment, marriage and Business. By Performing this Homam, One can overcome such Frustrations.
Ganapathi Modaka Pooja (Before 12.00 Noon):
Rs. 300/- Devasthanam will supply Pooja samagri.
Result:
From the past History, we all know that Lord Vinayaka is Very Fond of Kudumulu; all the Hindus celebrate the Occasions by giving the Kudumulu as Food to Lord Vigneswara.
Ganapathi Sahasra Namarchana
(10.00 A.M to 11.00 Noon , 1.00 P.M to 1.30 P.M , 3.30 P.M to 4.00 P.M & 6.00 P.M to 6.30 P.M):
Rs. 150/- Devasthanam will supply Pooja samagri.
Ganapathi Patra Pooja(Before 12.00 Noon):
Rs. 58/- Devasthanam will supply Pooja samagri.
Shodasa Ganapathi Pooja(Before 12.00 Noon):
Rs. 500/- Devasthanam will supply Pooja samagri.
Result:
There are 32 Avatarams of Ganapathi. This pooja will be performed by using 16 of those 32 Avatarams. They will give the prasadams to devotees’ by performing archana to all the 16 Avatarams. Actually we get more peace and happiness by performing archana to one avataram. The result of performing archana to 16 avatarams can be unbelievable.
Moola Mantraarchana(Before 12.00 Noon):
Rs. 300/- 1 person or couple allowed . It’s performed before 12 in the morning.
Result:
Ganapathi was Very Fond of Coconuts, this seva can be performed by giving 8 Coconuts to ganapathi. By this one can get blessings from Ganapathi and all the problems will be solved, they can live peacefully.
Polangi Seva(Every Thursday):
Rs. 1000/- per family. Every Thursday.
Result:
Sri Ganapathi is decorated by different colour flowers in his Garbalayam and Antralayam. By performing this Seva one can get more wealth through Lakshmi Blessings.
Vahana Pooja:
Rs. 50/- (Auto & Scooter), Rs. 125/- (Car, Jeep), Rs. 150/- (Other Four wheelers)
Tala Neelalu:
Rs. 5/- per head. Done near Swami vari Kalyana Katta.
Pramanam:
Rs. 516/- per each Pramanam.Everyday at 5 Pm
Navagraha Harathi:
Rs. 2/-
Navagraha Archana:
Rs. 5/-
Navagraha Tiela Abhishekam:
Rs. 116/-
Sani Dosha Nivarana Jyothi:
Rs. 5/-.
Navagraha Santhi:
Rs. 116/-
Sri Veera Anjaneya Swamy Archana:
Rs. 5/-
Sri Veera Anjaneya Swamy Harathi:
Rs. 2/-
Sri SitaRama Kalyanam:
Rs. 500/-
Sri Veera Anjaneya Swamy Vadamala Pooja:
Rs. 100/-
Result:
By this, the people who are having ‘Navagraha Dosam’ they can overcome the Dosam. The children’s who are having the problems in future can be eradicated by this Seva.
Akshrabyasam, Anna Prasana:
Rs. 116/- 2 laddus & 1 Brass dollar will be given. Ticket should be taken before 12pm.
Namakaranam (Naming Ceremony):
Rs. 116/- & 1 Brass dollar will be given.
Subhakaryamula Aahvana Poojalu:
Rs. 51/-
Uthsava Murthy Harathi
Rs. 2/-
Uthsava Murthy Archana:
Rs. 5/-
MahaHarati (Kumba Harati): 6.00 P.M to 6.15 P.M daily
Rs.25/-, one person will be allowed, 1 Laddu will be given as Prasadam.
Saswatha Poojas
Saswatha Abhishekam:Rs. 2500/- (Once in a year on a particular day. Date choosen by the devotee).
Saswatha Ganapathi Homam:
Rs. 2500/- (Once in a year on a particular day. Date choosen by the devotee).
Saswatha Pooja:
Rs. 516/- (Once in a year on a particular day. Date choosen by the devotee).
For Nitya Annadanam Rs. 1116/- is the minimum.
Money should be sent through Bank Drafts, Money orders, or personally
To,
Executive officer (EO)
Sri VaraSidhi Vinayaka Swami Vari Devasthanam,
Kanipakam.
NOTE:
1: Special Pooja will be performed once in a year and prasadam will be sent to the devotees by post i.e., vibhoodi.
2: Nitya Annadanam started from 1991 onwards. Daily afternoon 150 members are provided free meals. Tickets will be issued near the place annadanam takes place. There is a reduction in the tax for those who give donations to annadanam scheme.
3.Donations for development activities, Golden Chariot, Nityaannadanam
are exempted from the income tax under 80(G).
Contact Us:
Sri Swayambu Varasidhi Vinayakaswamy
Vari Devasthanam,
Kanipakam, Irala Mandal
Chittoor. (A.P)
India.
Phone : 91-8573-281540 (office)
91-8573-281747 (EO)
91-8573-281547 (PA)
Fax : 91-8573-281747
E-mail : kanipak@kanipakam.com
GETTING THERE
Kanipakam can be reached by air, rail or road. There are trains that travel via Katpadi or Tirupati. You can get down at Katpadi or Tirupati and reach Kanipakam by bus, taxi or car.
The nearest airports are Bangalore, Chennai and Tirupati. From here you can hire a taxi and reach Kanipakam.
The temple is just 70kms from Tirupati and can be easily reached by car. A drive through the ghat road and the petty villages definitely serves the best option to reach here
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