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Kapileswara Temple in Tirupati............Make it a point to visit thbis Temple during your next Tirupathi Visit to pay your OBEISANCE and Have His Grace &Blessings to you and your Family

SRI KAPILESWARA SWAMY...

Kapileswara Temple in Tirupati – Kapileswara Swamy Temple and Importance of Kapila Teertham in Tirupati....&.....Do not skipo visiting this MAHADEVA TEMPLE.

Kapileswara Temple, dedicated Lord Shiva is located at the foot of Tirumala hills in Tirupati and has a scenic waterfall called Kapila Tirtham. It is a tradition that before worshipping Lord Venkateswara at the Tirupati Balaji Temple, devotees must worship Lord Kapileswara. Shiva, as Kapileswara, is the Kshetra Palaka of Tirumala Hills.

The main deity, Sri Kapileswara Swami, presents Himself in the form of a magnificent Linga in this cave like rock shrine. The Shivling is seen facing the Tirumala Hills. There are many other smaller shrines within the temple complex.

The word Kapila means ‘one who enjoys bliss.’ Lord Shiva is the epitome of eternal bliss and everlasting enjoyment of spiritual awakening. Thus, whoever worships Sri Kapileswara, with utmost devotion and dedication, will attain Kaivalya moksha.

Sri Kapileswara at Kapila Tirtham symbolizes the transcendental sojourn from mortal world to immortal abode.

Story of Kapileswara Temple in Tirupati......

Sage Kapila was in living Patala (one of the netherworlds) in his hermitage. During Treta Yuga, the 60,000 sons of King Sagara went to this hermitage in search of their holy cow and found it being tied near Sage’s hut. Accusing him as a thief they tried to attack Sage Kapila. The sage got angry at this misdeed and burnt them down into ashes.

Later Kapila came to earth, did penance at the foot of Tirumala hills, and had the darshan of Lord Shiva who manifested in the form of a Shivling. This same Shivling is now worshiped as Lord Kapileswara.

History of Kapileswara Temple...............

The Shivling is worshipped in the temple is very old and no one knows the real age of it. The present shrine around the Shivling was built around 11th Century AD.

The first epigraphic reference to this temple belongs to the period of Chola King Rajendra I (1012 AD to 1044 AD). One of his royal officers named Brahmarayan Munaiyadarayan had built the shrine.The last epigraphic record found in this temple belongs to the reign of Vijayanagara emperor Sadashivaraya.

Architecture of Kapileswara Temple........

The temple reflects Chola and Vijayanagara architecture and contains a pillared verandah, Mukhamandapa, Antarala and Garbhagruha. In the southern side of the inner shrine, there is a shrine dedicated to Kamakshi Devi, the consort of Kapileswara.

Other temples inside the complex are of Kumara Swamy, Ganapati, Venugopala Swamy, Lakshmi Narayana Swamy and Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy. Apart from these temples, there are few smaller shrines having different Shivlings and stone images such as Dakshina Murthi, Kaala Bhairava, Shiva-Nataraja etc.

Sandhyavandana Mandapas, a row of pillared corridors, built around the Kapila Teertham tank are the unique feature of this temple.

All Sacred Teerthams of the World In Kartik Month......

Sthala Purana says that during Kartika Masa (November – December), all the sacred Teerthams of three worlds dwell in Kapila Teertham.

Pinda and Tarpan at Kapila Teertham........

Bhavishyottara Purana describes Kapila Teertham as the most sacred place to offer Pinda and Tarpana for departed elders. The story of Madhava of Kalahasti town narrated in Bhavishyottara Purana shows the piety of Kapila Teertham.

Fairs and Festivals..............

The most important festival observed here is Shivratri (February – March).

The annual Brahmotsavams is very special to the devotees. Sri Kapileswara Swami with Mother Goddess Ammavaru is worshipped with great pomp and splendor. Sri Kapileswara Swami is decked on various Vahanams, and He blesses the devotees with his grace.

"SHAMBHO MAHADEVA"

J.KANNAN, M.Com, FIATA

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