Andhra Pradesh is rich in historical monuments. It posseses many holy temples with architectural beauty, which attract large numbers of pilgrims and tourists from inside and outside the country.
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.
Kanipaka vinayaka temple located near Chittor in Andhra Pradesh is one of the most prominent and famous temples in India. The main deity in this temple is lord Ganesha. In Hindu community, Lord Ganesha is generally worshiped first in all aspects of their work. Likely, Kanipaka vinayaka swamy templewas built in 11th century by the Chola king Kulathonga – I, later it was expanded further in 1336 by the Emperors of Vizianagarm dynasty.
Kanipaka vinayaka swamy temple is generally called as naturally oriented temple which means this idol is not made by humans and it has been originated naturally by the grace of god.
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