The Temple of Tirupati:
The town of Tirupati came into existence only about the
middle of the twelfth century, with the foundation of the Govindarajaswami
temple. Before this time there was a small village, named Kottur, to the
north-east of Kapilatirtham, situated about two miles to the north of the modern
town. On the spot where the Govindarajaswami temple stands there was a small
shrine dedicated to Krishna. The famous Vaishnava teacher, Ramanuja founded the
Govindaraja temple and started a small settlement round it named Ramanujapuram,
confined to the four Mada streets round the temple. This small colony was
expanded later on, particularly in Vijayanagara Times. An Achyutarayapuram came
into existence to the northeast. An Srinivasapuram came to be formed to the
west. The main bazaar was formed and a fairly big township grew up. Several
other shrines were also founded like the Rama or aghunatha temple, the
Periya-alvar shrine, the Achyutaraya temple, the Mammalwar shrine, the
Kapileshwara shrine and the Narasimha shrine. Near the foot of the hills a
Lakshminarasimha temple and an Alvar shrine came to be built.
The Govindarajaswami Temple:
This temple is the main attraction for the pilgrims at Tirupati and the biggest temple in town.Kapila Theertham, Shiva temple in Tirupati
No need to say that temple towns Tirumala and Tirupati are devoted to Lord
Sri Venkateswara, an avatara of Lord Vishnu. However, Tirupati has a most ancient Shiva temple. That is in Kapila Theertham. Kapila Theertham is the only holy waterfall in Tirupati. Kapileswara swamy temple in Kapila Theertham is the only Shiva temple in Tirupati.
Kapileshwar Linga lies near a holy waterfall in Kapila Theertham. A small Lord Venkateswara idol was established here in 4th cave above the waterfall.
Other ancient Shiva temples around Tirupati
There are some other ancient and sacred Shiva temples near Tirupati. Those are the most ancient Gudimallam Parasurameshwara temple in Gudimallam, Parasareswara temple in Yogi Mallavaram which is opposite to Tiruchanoor Padmavathi temple, Sri Kalahashteeswara temple in Sri Kalahasti and Sri Manikanteswara Swamy Devasthanam(Shivalayam) in Kanipakam.
Where is Kapila Theertham and how to reach it?
Kapila Theertham is at the foot part of Tirumala hills. This temple lies at north east of Tirupati. It is located within a distance of one km from Alipiri(starting point of Tirumala foot way), 4 to 5 kms from Tirupati railway station and Bus station. Famous ISKCON Lotus temple of Lord Krishna is located from here within a distance of 0.5 km.
Pilgrims can find so many autos and town buses to reach Kapila Theertham. Kapila Theertham lies on the Tirumala bypass road from bus station.
Other temples in Kapila Theertham
Goddess Kamakshi(An avatar of goddess Parvathi, wife of Lord Shiva) temple lies here. Alwar temple, Lakshmi Narayana swamy temple,Veda Narayana swamy temple , Lord Ganesha, Kumara swamy, Daskshina Murthy temples are also located here.
Reason for the name of this temple …
The great Shiva Linga in Kapila Theertham was established and worshiped by a great saint whose name was Kapila Maharshi in ancient days. That’s why the Lord in this temple is called Kapileshwara swamy, and this place is called Kapila Theertham. This is the temple legend. However, This is not the original name of this shrine.
Actual name of Kapila Theertham was Alwar Theertham. From centuries, older generations called this sacred place as Alwar Theertham until 18th century. Reason for this is Alwar saints used to bath in this waterfall before going to the darshan of Sri Venkateswara in those days. People started to call this temple as Kapila Theertham from 1850 A.D only.
In ancient days, there was a footway from Kapila Theertham to Tirumala. In those days, pilgrims first took the bath in Kapila Theertham and then they started their journey on that footway to reach Tirumala.
History of Kapila Theertham temple
Kulothunga Chola inscriptions were the most ancient inscriptions among all the inscriptions found in this temple. Those inscriptions belonged to 10th century. Lord Kapileswara greatness was mentioned in those inscriptions.
Pallava kings, Vijayanagara kings, Tirumala Mahants and so many others developed this historically and sacred temple.
This temple is in under the maintenance of TTD, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams.
Maha Shivaratri is the most famous festival here. On that day, thousands of locals gather here and worship the Lord Kapileshwara.
Sri Venkateswara, an avatara of Lord Vishnu. However, Tirupati has a most ancient Shiva temple. That is in Kapila Theertham. Kapila Theertham is the only holy waterfall in Tirupati. Kapileswara swamy temple in Kapila Theertham is the only Shiva temple in Tirupati.
Kapileshwar Linga lies near a holy waterfall in Kapila Theertham. A small Lord Venkateswara idol was established here in 4th cave above the waterfall.
Other ancient Shiva temples around Tirupati
There are some other ancient and sacred Shiva temples near Tirupati. Those are the most ancient Gudimallam Parasurameshwara temple in Gudimallam, Parasareswara temple in Yogi Mallavaram which is opposite to Tiruchanoor Padmavathi temple, Sri Kalahashteeswara temple in Sri Kalahasti and Sri Manikanteswara Swamy Devasthanam(Shivalayam) in Kanipakam.
Where is Kapila Theertham and how to reach it?
Kapila Theertham is at the foot part of Tirumala hills. This temple lies at north east of Tirupati. It is located within a distance of one km from Alipiri(starting point of Tirumala foot way), 4 to 5 kms from Tirupati railway station and Bus station. Famous ISKCON Lotus temple of Lord Krishna is located from here within a distance of 0.5 km.
Pilgrims can find so many autos and town buses to reach Kapila Theertham. Kapila Theertham lies on the Tirumala bypass road from bus station.
Other temples in Kapila Theertham
Reason for the name of this temple …
The great Shiva Linga in Kapila Theertham was established and worshiped by a great saint whose name was Kapila Maharshi in ancient days. That’s why the Lord in this temple is called Kapileshwara swamy, and this place is called Kapila Theertham. This is the temple legend. However, This is not the original name of this shrine.
Actual name of Kapila Theertham was Alwar Theertham. From centuries, older generations called this sacred place as Alwar Theertham until 18th century. Reason for this is Alwar saints used to bath in this waterfall before going to the darshan of Sri Venkateswara in those days. People started to call this temple as Kapila Theertham from 1850 A.D only.
In ancient days, there was a footway from Kapila Theertham to Tirumala. In those days, pilgrims first took the bath in Kapila Theertham and then they started their journey on that footway to reach Tirumala.
History of Kapila Theertham temple
Kulothunga Chola inscriptions were the most ancient inscriptions among all the inscriptions found in this temple. Those inscriptions belonged to 10th century. Lord Kapileswara greatness was mentioned in those inscriptions.
Pallava kings, Vijayanagara kings, Tirumala Mahants and so many others developed this historically and sacred temple.
This temple is in under the maintenance of TTD, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams.
Maha Shivaratri is the most famous festival here. On that day, thousands of locals gather here and worship the Lord Kapileshwara.
Tiruchanoor Temple-Sri Rama Temple
Tiruchanoor Sri
Padmavathi Temple
The place
called Tiruchanoor,New Popularly known as Alimelumangapuram.This is located at 5
km from Tirupathi.And Lord`s wife Sri Padmavathi worshipped.The visitors must
visit Padmavathi after Lord`s visit.After this temple visit,the piligrimage will
be complted.There is a small story behind this temple.In Vykuntam,a maharshi
called Brugu has beaten the Lord`s heart with his feet.In return,Lord offered
many services instead of getting anger. This made angry to Padmavathi and went
to Patalokam.There,Padmavati at the bank of river Akasavani
Swarnamukhi,Pushkarini has dug up and she sank in that Pushkarini and offered
great tapas to Lord for 12 years
After that at Uttarashada nakshtrayukta,on Karithika Panchami day,Padmavathi rised from Golden Lotus.It is said that Mahalakshmi is appeared as Sri Padmavathi.On account of this, a 9 day Brahmotsavams will conducted wonderfully.On the last day that is an Panchami,Wheel bath is conducted in Swarnamukhi teerdha Pushkarini. On that day it is said that, the sins were removed if and get good fortunes if one bath in that teerdha
At the premises of Sri Padmavathi Temple
1.Sri Krishnaswamy Temple
2.Sri Sundara Rajaswamy Temple
3.Sri Suryanarayana Swamy Temple
Festivals that are celebrated in mother Goddess Sri Padmavathi`s Temple
1.Festivals of Nine Nights (Dasara)
2.Kaarthika Brahmostavas
3.Spring Festival
4.Chriot Festival
5.Float Festival
A three day avatarostavam Programe will be conducted at Sri Sundara Swamy`s Temple
Sri Kodhanda Rama Temple
After that at Uttarashada nakshtrayukta,on Karithika Panchami day,Padmavathi rised from Golden Lotus.It is said that Mahalakshmi is appeared as Sri Padmavathi.On account of this, a 9 day Brahmotsavams will conducted wonderfully.On the last day that is an Panchami,Wheel bath is conducted in Swarnamukhi teerdha Pushkarini. On that day it is said that, the sins were removed if and get good fortunes if one bath in that teerdha
At the premises of Sri Padmavathi Temple
1.Sri Krishnaswamy Temple
2.Sri Sundara Rajaswamy Temple
3.Sri Suryanarayana Swamy Temple
Festivals that are celebrated in mother Goddess Sri Padmavathi`s Temple
1.Festivals of Nine Nights (Dasara)
2.Kaarthika Brahmostavas
3.Spring Festival
4.Chriot Festival
5.Float Festival
A three day avatarostavam Programe will be conducted at Sri Sundara Swamy`s Temple
Sri Kodhanda Rama Temple
This is situated in the centre of Tirupathi.And this was constructed by Chola kings.We can see the idoils of Seeta Rama and Laxmana.Opposite to main temple we can see idol of Anjaneya Swamy .This was built on the occasion of visit of Tirupathi by Sri Ramachandra .here Ugadi and Sri Rama Navami Festivals were celebrated grandly ,More over , Brahmostavams are also celebrated every year
Seva Details
Archana & Harathi Rs.5-00
Bathing(Sankalpamu) Rs.20-00
Visit of Bathing Rs5-00
Nithya Archana(1year) Rs42-00
Nithya Archana(Permanent) Rs542-00
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