Kapileswara Temple, Tirupati
About Sri Kapileswara Swamy Temple
Kapaleeshwarar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Tirupati, Chittoor, in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. The form of Shiva’s consort Parvati worshipped at this temple is called Kapileswara is from the Telugu language.Kapila Theertham is one of the famous temple dedicated to main Lord Shiva, Goddess Parvathi Devi, Lord Sri Vignaswara and others, in front of the temple there is a ghat with full of water flow known as Theertham, generally, devotees took bath and get darshan of the God on that place.
Kapila Theertham falls is the Holy site in Tirupati. One should take bath in Kapila Theertham Pushkarini prior to Tirumala Visit. The water here falls from one stage to another stage. The stage here is called Gundam.
KAPILA THEERTHAM (SRI KAPILESWARA SWAMY TEMPLE)TIMING
Opening timings for Sri Kapileswara Swamy temple All days of the week ( Monday to Sunday ).
Daily Sevas:
| S.No | Name of the Seva | Timings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suprabhatham | 5:00 AM to 5:30 AM |
| 2 | Abishekam | 5:30 AM to 6:30 AM 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM |
| 3 | Alankaram, Archana | 6:30 AM to 7:00 AM |
| 4 | Sarvadarshanam | 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM |
| 5 | Sahasranama Archana | 4:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| 6 | Lalitha Sahasranama Archana | 5:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| 7 | Ekantha Seva | 8:00 AM to 8:15 PM |
Weekly Sevas
| Name of the Seva | Day | Timings |
|---|---|---|
| Rudrabhishekam | Monday | 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM |
| Ekantha Seva | Monday | 9:00 PM to 9:15 PM |
| Navagrahabhishekam | Saturday | 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM |
Monthly Sevas
| Name of the Seva | Day | Timings |
|---|---|---|
| Siva Parvathula Kalyanam | Masa Sivarathri | 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM |
| Ekadasa Rudrabhishekam | Masa Sivarathri | 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM |
| Navagrahabhishekam | Saturday | 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM |
The temple is open from 5:00 AM till 4:00 PM and from 4:30 PM till 9:00 PM. Before going to have darshan of Tirumala Venkateswara, many devotees visited Kapileswara Swamy darshan, a pilgrim is supposed to shed his/her ill-qualities like anger, desire, lust as pilgrim should reach Tirumala with satwa gunam. Removes negative shades, So it is recommended to visit Sri Kapileswara Swamy Temple prior to climbing Tirumala Hills. Visit Kapileshwar temple.
Kapila Theertham
Kapila Theertham is a famous Saivite Temple and Theertham, located at Tirupati in the Chittoor District of Andhra Pradesh, India. The idol is believed to be installed by Kapila Muni and hence Lord Siva here is referred to as Kapileswara. The temple stands at the entrance to a mountain cave in one of the steep and vertical faces at the foot of the Tirumala hills which are part of Seshachalam Hills, where the waters of the mountain stream fall directly into Temple Pushkarini known as "Kapila Theertham".A huge stone statue of a seated bull "Nandhi", Lord's Shiva's steed, greets devotees and passersby at the entrance to the temple.Chennai to tirumala tour package by car.
Kapila Theertham falls is the Holy site in Tirupati. One should take bath in Kapila Theertham Pushkarini prior to Tirumala Visit. The water here falls from one stage to another stage. The stage here is called Gundam. Gundam is of higher depth, it is advisable not to swim without knowing Swimming.During Rainy, Season water flows to the max and is good for Photography. Jan/ Feb month is the best time for trekking so that water level will be minimal.Chennai to tirupati car packages.
The famous festivals celebrated in the temple are Brahmotsavam, Annabhishekam, Maha Shivarathri and Vinayaka Chaturthi. Kapileswara Swamy Brahmotsavam is the biggest event of the temple celebrated in during the month of February. Another auspicious day is the full moon day in the Karthika Month.
Sri Kapileswara Swamy Temple Float Festival
On the concluding day of ongoing five day Annual Float Festival, the processional deity of Lord Sri KT Float Festival- Sri Chadikeswara Swamy Varu & Sri Chandrasekhara Swamy and were dragged around the holy tank amidst great religious fervor from 6.30pm to 7.30pm.
Significance of Kapila Theertham Falls
During Kartika Masam, on the full moon day afternoon, all the thirthams from the three worlds join in Kapila thirtham. If one takes a bath during this time, he/she will get rid of all sins and go to Bramha’s world. One will get the result of donating gold of the size of Meru mountain by just donating the gold of sesame seed size at this thirtham. It gives chandra lokam by just donating a fistful of rice. One will get Swarga, Kailasa, Vaikuntha, Bramha lokams by giving away a cow, donating land, imparting knowledge, giving a girl or doing mantra upadesam. The one who chants the mantra ” Ayanthi sarva theerdhaani madhyahne kaapilam saraha” and takes bath in the afternoon of a full moon day during kaarthika masam will get the above result.Entry fees: Free entry for all devotees.Darshan duration: 20 to 30 mins during weekdays. 30 to 40 mins during weekends. 2 to 3 hours on festival days.
How to Reach Kapila Theertham Temple
Tirumala Tirupati Kapila Theertham temple via bus, Train. Kapila Theertham has located 3.3 km from Tirupati Bus station, TTD runs free Buses to Kapileswara temple.Kapila Theertham is located 4.2 km (approx) from Tirupati Railway Station, TTD Board provided free buses. It takes 25 minutes to travel from Tirumala to Kapila Theertham Koneru. by busway takes more 21 kms. The approximate driving distance between Tirumala and Kapila Theertham Koneru is 21 kms or 13 miles or 11.3 nautical miles. Travel time refers to the time taken if the distance is covered by a car.
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Sri Kapileswara Swamy Temple Ticket Cost
| S.No | Seva | Price (Rs.) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Archana & Harathi | 5.00 |
| 2 | Abhisheka Darsanam | 2.00 |
| 3 | Sahasranama Archana | 2.00 |
| 4 | Nithyabhishekam – Permanent | 542.00 |
| 5 | Nithyabhishekam – One Year | 42.00 |
| 6 | Rudrabhishekam | 50.00 |
| 7 | Navagraha Abhishekam & Archana (2 persons) | 100.00 |
| 8 | Archana Navagarahams | 50.00 |
| 9 | Archana Navagarahams(for each graham) | 5.00 |
| 10 | Sivaparvathula Kalyanam (on every Mahasivarathri Day) – for two persons (grihasthas) |
250.00 |
| 11 | SUnjal Seva (every Monday - for 5 Person) | 116.00 |
DRESS CODE
The Pilgrims shall wear traditional dress only
MALE
Dhoti¸Shirt/Kurtha, Pyjama
FEMALE
Saree/Half Saree, Chudidar with Dupatta
Kapaleeshwara Temple
FAQ
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1. Which month is special for Kabila Theertham waterfalls?
The waterfall would be empty in late winter and summer seasons. The famous festivals celebrated in the temple are Brahmotsavam, Annabhishekam, Maha Shivarathri and Vinayaka Chaturthi. Kapileswara Swamy Brahmotsavam is the biggest event of the temple celebrated in during the month of February.
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2.What is the distance between Alipiri to Kapila theertham ?
It is 3Km Distance From Alipiri to Kapila Theertham
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3. Does Padmavathi Travels arranges for chennai to Kabila Theertham as a Package?
Yes Padmavathi Travels arranges for Kabila Theertham along one day trip from chennai and also Two days trip from chennai to tirupati.
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4. what is special in kabila theertham?
Kapila Theertham is a famous Saivite Temple and Theertham, located at Tirupati in the Chittoor District of Andhra Pradesh, India.A huge stone statue of a seated bull "Nandhi", Shiva's steed, greets devotees and passersby at the entrance to the temple..
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5. How far is Kapila Theertham from Tirupati? ?
From Tirupati its 4km from Tirupati to Kabila Theertham.
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At a distance of 4 km from Tirupati Railway Station & 25 km from Tirumala Tirupati Temple of Lord Venkateswara, Kapila Theertham is a famous waterfall situated inside Kapileswara Swamy Temple at the foot of Sheshadri Hills in Tirupati. This is a unique waterfall where the water of mountain streams drop from a height of over 100 feet into a large pond in the temple premises. It is one of the must visit tourist places in Tirupati and a major pilgrimage site in Tirupati city chennai
Kapila Theertham temple is the only Shiva temple in the vicinity of Tirupati. It is also said to be one of the 108 sacred teerthas (springs) on Tirumala hills. The Siva lingam here is made of brass. A huge stone statue of a seated bull Nandhi, greets devotees at the entrance to the temple. According to legend, Saint Kapila Maharishi was said to have lived here, worshipped and meditated in the cave in front of the idol of Lord Shiva, hence the placed is named after the saint as Kapila Theertham. Lord Shiva is said to have blessed Sage Kapila with a vision of himself and his consort. This temple received very good support from the Kings of Vijayanagara between 13th and 16th centuries, especially from Krishna Devaraya.
