Kanipakam Varasiddhi Vinayaka

Om Gam Ganapathaye namaha

Vara Sidhi Vinayaka

The temple of Kanipakam is located in the Chittoor district of AP, on the banks of river Bahuda. The presiding deity is Sri Swayambhu Varasidhdhi Vinayakaswamy, popularly called as Lord Ganesha (the man-elephant god). 

"Kani" means wetland and "Pakam" means flow of water into wetland.

Story Behind:

 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).

                                        Accommodation

6 Rooms       by Kanipakam Devasthanam 

14 Rooms     by TTD Choultries.

                                                 Bramhostavam

 How to go to Kanipakam

From Hyderabad

Air

Flight	Hyderabad Dep.	Tirupati Arr.	Tirupati Dep.	Hyderabad Arr.	Remarks	Fare: INR(Class)
IC 944/  IC 943	1130 (Mon,Fri)	1225	1605 (Thu,Sun)	1700	Hyd-Tirupati	3630(J) 2485(Y)
9W 3505/ 9W 3506	1255 (Daily)	1415	1445 (Daily)	1605	Hyd-Tirupati	2840 (Y)

(Key: J=Executive Class; Y=Economy Class)
Note: The flight timings and fares are updated regularly on this site. However, please do cross-check with the Airlines. 

We can reach Chittoor through Train or Bus and we can reach Kanipakam through Bus from Chittoor.


Rail

Train  Number	Name	Hyderabad Dep. & Frequency	Tirupati Arr.	Tirupati Dep.& Frequency	Hyderabad Arr.	Fare: INR(Class)
7424/ 7423	Narayanadri Express	1800 (Daily)	0730	1830 (Daily)	0805	2152 (1A) 1084 (2A) 687 (3A) 248 (SL) 147 (II)
7429/ 7430	Rayalaseema Express	1730 (Daily)	0900	1850 (Daily)	1010	1084 (2A) 248 (SL) 797 (FC) 147 (II)
7406/ 7405	Krishna Express	0530 (Daily)	2130	0530 (Daily)	2140	466 (CC) 147 (II)
7498/ 7497	Venkatadri	1835 (Daily)	1000 (Chittoor)	1630 (Chittoor) (Daily)	0755	2252 (1A) 1184 (2A) 260 (SL) 155 (II)

(Key: 1A=First Class A/C; 2A=2-tier A/C Sleeper; 3A=3-tier A/C Sleeper;
CC=A/C Chair Car; FC=First Class; SL= Sleeper Class; II=Second Class Seat)

Note: The train timings and fares are updated regularly on this site. However, please do cross-check with the Railways. 

You can also use the Rail cum Road facility. 

Road 
Chittoor is 562Kms from Hyderabad (via Kurnool, Cuddapah and Kodur). 

APSRTC runs daily buses between Hyderabad and Chittoor. The types of buses are: Express/ Luxury/ Hi-tech/ AC Sleeper Coach.

The AC Sleeper Coach is comfortable as the bus is fitted with Air Suspension for effective shock absorption. Magazines and bedding are provided free of cost. Snacks, soft drinks and mineral water are provided against payment.  There is an attendant to serve passengers. The fare is INR 450.00 per head.

From Bangalore

Air
Direct flights to Tirupati are available from Hyderabad and Chennai only.


Rail

Train  Number	Name	Bangalore Dep. & Frequency	Chittoor Arr.	Tirupati Dep.& Frequency	Bangalore Arr.	Fare: INR(Class)
213/214	Mysore-Tirupati Fast Passenger	2015 (Daily)	0230	2315 (Daily)	0805	200

(Key: 1A=First Class A/C; 2A=2-tier A/C Sleeper; 3A=3-tier A/C Sleeper;
CC=A/C Chair Car; FC=First Class; SL= Sleeper Class; II=Second Class Seat)

Note: The train timings and fares are updated regularly on this site. However, please do cross-check with the Railways.

You can also use the Rail cum Road facility.

Road 
Chittoor is 185Kms from Bangalore (via Kolar). The Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) runs daily buses between Bangalore and Chittoor, from Chittoor APSRTC runs buses regularly at the interval of 5 minutes.

APSRTC Runs daily Express, Luxury, and Hi-Tech buses from   Bangalore to Tirupati and every Bus has Stopping at Chittoor.

The buses are run at frequent intervals around the clock. The journey time 5hrs 30 min.
Return journey tickets can also be bought at Bangalore Bus Station. 

From Mumbai

Air
Direct flights to Tirupati are available from Hyderabad and Chennai only.

We can reach Chittoor through Train or Bus and we can reach Kanipakam through Bus from Chittoor. 


Rail
No Direct trains are there from Mumbai to Kanipakam they have to reach either Tirupati or Chittoor and from there they can reach kanipakam by Bus.

Train  Number	Name	Mumbai Dep. & Frequency	Tirupati Arr.	Tirupati Dep.& Frequency	Mumbai Arr.	Fare: INR(Class)
1081/ 1082	Kanyakumari Express	1545 (Daily)	1630 (Chittor)	0315 (Chittoor) (Daily)	0339	1583 (2A) 1009 (3A) 369(SL)
6353/ 6352	Tirupati Express	1210 (Daily)	1055	2200(Daily)	1940	1583 (2A) 1009 (3A) 369(SL)

(Key: 1A=First Class A/C; 2A=2-tier A/C Sleeper; 3A=3-tier A/C Sleeper;
CC=A/C Chair Car; FC=First Class; SL= Sleeper Class; II=Second Class Seat)

Note: The train timings and fares are updated regularly on this site. However, please do cross-check with the Railways.

You can also use the Rail cum Road facility.

Road 
Kanipakam is 1270Kms from Mumbai, they can reach Tirupati by Bus and they can reach the Kanipakam, by Bus.

APSRTC runs daily buses between Tirupati and Kanipakam. The types of buses are: Express/ Luxury/ Hi-tech/ AC Sleeper Coach. 

The AC Sleeper Coach is comfortable as the bus is fitted with Air Suspension for effective shock absorption. Magazines and bedding are provided free of cost. Snacks, soft drinks and mineral water are provided against payment.  There is an attendant to serve passengers.

From Chennai

Air

Flight	Chennai Dep.	Tirupati Arr.	Tirupati Dep.	Chennai Arr.	Remarks	Fare: INR(Class)
IC943/ IC944	1500 (Thu,Sun)	1525	1205 (Mon,Fri)	1230	Chennai-Tirupati	1685 (J) 1190 (Y)

(Key: J=Executive Class; Y=Economy Class) 
Note: The flight timings and fares are updated regularly on this site. However, please do cross-check with the Airlines. 

We can reach Chittoor through Train or Bus and we can reach Kanipakam through Bus from Chittoor.


Rail

Train  Number	Name	Chennai Dep. & Frequency	Tirupati Arr.	Tirupati Dep.& Frequency	Chennai Arr.	Fare: INR(Class)
6057/ 6058	Sapthagiri Express	0625 (Daily)	0930	1720 (Daily)	2035	175 (CC) 43 (II)
6053/ 6054	Chennai-Tirupati Express	1350 (Daily)	1700	0955 (Daily)	1315	175 (CC) 43 (II)
6203/ 6204	Chennai-irupati  IntercityExpress	1615 (Daily)	1950	0645 (Daily)	1000	104 (SL) 43 (II)

(Key: 1A=First Class A/C; 2A=2-tier A/C Sleeper; 3A=3-tier A/C Sleeper;
CC=A/C Chair Car; FC=First Class; SL= Sleeper Class; II=Second Class Seat)

Note: The train timings and fares are updated regularly on this site. However, please do cross-check with the Railways. 

We can reach Chittoor through Train or Bus and we can reach Kanipakam through Bus from Chittoor. 

Road 
Chittoor is 165Kms from Chennai (via Ranipet)

Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC) and Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) run daily buses between Chennai and Chittoor. The frequency is between half-an-hour to one-and-a-half hours. The journey time is 5 hours, and the fare is INR 55.00 per head.

Return journey tickets can also be bought at the Chennai Bus Station.