Kanipakam Varasiddhi Vinayaka Temple
కాణిపాకం వరసిద్ధి వినాయక ఆలయం
A famous temple housing a self-manifested Ganesha image. According to legend, the idol appeared in a well and kept growing. Believers come here to take oaths to settle disputes.
The temple was founded in the 11th century during the Chola period. The main idol is said to be a Ganesha that appeared naturally in a well, and it still remains submerged in the well water. Believers hold that no one dares to break an oath sworn before the deity, so local people often come here to swear oaths when disputes arise. A grand celebration takes place during Vinayaka Chaturthi. Regular darshan is free, and there is a paid fast-track queue. The temple is about 70 km from Tirupati and is often combined with Srikalahasti in a day trip, about 1.5 hours by car.
Opening hours
Approx. 04:00–21:30
Nearby sights
- Chandragiri Fort
- Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Temple, Srinivasa Mangapuram
- Sri Venkateswara Zoological Park
- Srivari Padalu
- Sri Venkateswara Museum, Tirumala
- Silathoranam Natural Arch
- Tirumala Venkateswara Temple
- Sri Japali Hanuman Temple