KANIPAKKAM
Kanipakam Vinayaka Temple is a temple of Ganesha. It is
located in Kanipakam in Chitoor, Andhra Pradesh, India. This historic temple is
in Kanipaakam in Chitoor District. It is about 11 km from Chitoor town. 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. 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 swayambhu idol of Kanipakam known as the supporter of truth.
Disputes are solved 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. Villagers say that 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 and feel guilty for his sinful deeds.
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