Kanipakam Vinayaka Temple: History, Timings & Visitor Guide

• 4:00 A.M:
• (4.00 A.M to 5.00 A.M):
• Paalabhishekam(7.30 A.M to 8.00 A.M and 5.45PM to 6.15 PM):
• SankataHaraGanapati Vratham(8.00 A.M to 11.00 A.M and 6:00 P.M to 8:00 P.M):
• Panchaamrutha Abhishekam(5.30AM to 6.00AM, 9.00A.M to 10.00A.M , 11.00A.M to 12.00
• Pavalimpu Seva (EkanthaSeva) (9.30 P.M to 10.00 PM):
• Nithya Kalyanotshavam:(11.00 AM
• to 12.00 PM)

These timings are taken from the official website. They change on festivals, so confirm before you go.

Dress Code & Temple Rules

• DressModest, traditional clothes covering shoulders and knees
• FootwearRemove before entering; use the shoe stand
• PhotographyNot allowed inside the sanctum
• Not AllowedLeather items, tobacco, alcohol, non-veg food
• QueueFollow queue lines and staff instructions on festival days

The temple was constructed in the early 11th century CE by the Chola Emperor Kulottunga I and was expanded further in 1336 by the Emperors of Vijayanagara.

Legend & Significance

According 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.

The idol has apparently gotten larger over time. This is evidenced by the fact that a silver armour of the deity from 50 year ago, doesn't fit today. Currently only the knee and abdomen of the deity is visible.

Festivals & Rituals at Kanipakam Vinayaka Temple

Annual 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.