Sunday, August 23, 2009

Famous Toursit places in India

Varasiddhi Vinayaka Temple in chittor is the most prominent temple in Andhra Pradesh. This temple is constructed for lord vinayaka. There is a belief that no one can speak a lie when we go and give answers before god.

Varasiddhi Vinayaka Temple lies in Kanipakam village which is 62 km from Tirupati and 12 km from Chittoor on the Chittoor- Aragoondu Road. It was constructed in the 11th century by king Kulothunga of Chola dynasty and later developed in 1336 by the rulers of Vijayanagar. The presiding deity of Varasiddhi Vinayaka Temple is Lord Ganesh and the unique feature of the swayambhu idol is that it grows in size. Bahuda River flows beside the temple.

Vinayaka Chaturthi and Brahmotsavam are the important festivals celebrated here.

Buses ply from Tirupati and Chittoor to Kanipakam.