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{{Infobox Hindu temple
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| state             = [[Andhra Pradesh]]
| district          = [[Chittoor district|Chittoor]]
| district          = [[Tirupati district|Tirupati]]
| locale            = [[Tirupati]]
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| deity     = [[Shiva|lord Shiva]] as Kapileswara
| deity             = [[Shiva]] as Kapileswara
| festivals= [[Maha Shivaratri]], [[Karthika Masam]], Kapileswara Swamy Brahmotsavams
| festivals= [[Maha Shivaratri]], [[Kārtika (month)|Karthika Masam]], Kapileswara Swamy Brahmotsavams
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| inscriptions      = [[Telugu language|Telugu]] and [[Dravidian languages]]
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'''Kapila Theertham''' is a small [[Shiva|Shaivite]] temple and [[theertham]], located at [[Tirupati]] in [[Andhra Pradesh]], India. The [[murti|idol]] of Shiva is believed to have been installed by [[Kapila]], so Shiva here is referred to as ''Kapileswara''.


'''Kapila Theertham''' is a famous [[lord Shiva|Saivite]] Temple and [[Theertham]], located at [[Tirupati]] in the Chittoor District of [[Andhra Pradesh]], [[India]]. The idol is believed to be installed by [[Kapila|Kapila Muni]] and hence Lord [[Shiva|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 a [[temple tank]].


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''".
At the temple entrance is a stone statue of [[Nandi (bull)|Nandi]], Shiva's bull mount.
A huge stone statue of a seated bull "[[Nandi (bull)|Nandhi]]", Shiva's steed, greets devotees and passersby at the entrance to the temple.


==Etymology==
==Etymology==
The Temple and [[Theertham]] had derived its name from [[Kapila]] Muni.<ref name=ttd>{{cite web|title=Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams-Sri Kapileswara Swamy Temple|url=http://www.tirumala.org/TemplesAtTirupathi.aspx#id5|publisher=Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams|access-date=31 July 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151009144147/http://www.tirumala.org/TemplesAtTirupathi.aspx#id5|archive-date=9 October 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref>
The temple and [[Theertham]] had derived its name from [[Kapila]] Muni.<ref name=ttd>{{cite web|title=Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams-Sri Kapileswara Swamy Temple|url=http://www.tirumala.org/TemplesAtTirupathi.aspx#id5|publisher=Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams|access-date=31 July 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151009144147/http://www.tirumala.org/TemplesAtTirupathi.aspx#id5|archive-date=9 October 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref>


== Legend ==
== Legend ==
According to Temple Legend [[Kapila]] Muni had performed penance to Siva at this place and blissed with the Muni's devotion, Siva and [[Parvathi]] presented themselves.<ref name=ttd /> The [[Lingam]] is believed to be [[Swayambu|self-manifested]].<ref name=ttd /> Kapila muni is believed to emerged from the Bilam(Cavity) in the Pushkarini(Theertham) on to the earth.<ref name=ttd />
According to temple legend, [[Kapila]] Muni had performed penance to Siva at this place and blissed with the Muni's devotion, Siva and [[Parvathi]] presented themselves.<ref name=ttd /> The [[Lingam]] is believed to be [[Swayambu|self-manifested]].<ref name=ttd /> Kapila muni is believed to emerged from the Bilam (cavity) in the Pushkarini (Theertham) on to the earth.<ref name=ttd />


== History ==
== History ==
{{Citation needed span|text=The temple received very good patronage from the Kings of [[Vijayanagara]] in the 13th thru 16th centuries, especially [[Saluva Narasimha Deva Raya]], and the eternally famous [[Sri Krishna Deva Raya]], and some of the later rulers like Venkatapathi Raya, and Aliya Ramaraya, Sri Krishna Deva Raya's Son-in-law.|date=December 2020}}
The temple received very good patronage from the [[Vijayanagara Empire|rulers of Vijayanagara]] in the 13th thru 16th centuries, especially [[Saluva Narasimha Deva Raya]], and the well known [[Sri Krishna Deva Raya]], and some of the later rulers like Venkatapathi Raya, and Aliya Ramaraya, Sri Krishna Deva Raya's son-in-law.{{cn|date=December 2020}}


==Administration==
==Administration==
The present day temple is under the administration of [[Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams]](TTD).<ref name=ttdnews3>{{cite web|title= KAPILATEERTHAM DECKS UP FOR THE BIG EVENT-MAHA SHIVA RATHRI MAHOTSAVAM|url=http://news.tirumala.org/kapilateertham-decks-up-for-the-big-event-maha-shiva-rathri-mahotsavam/|publisher=Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams|access-date=2015-08-20}}</ref> Under TTD this temple receives continued protection and sustainance, annual festivals that are celebrated great splendour.<ref name=ttdnews3 />
The present day temple is under the administration of [[Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams]](TTD).<ref name=ttdnews3>{{cite web|title=KAPILATEERTHAM DECKS UP FOR THE BIG EVENT-MAHA SHIVA RATHRI MAHOTSAVAM|url=http://news.tirumala.org/kapilateertham-decks-up-for-the-big-event-maha-shiva-rathri-mahotsavam/|publisher=Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams|access-date=2015-08-20|archive-date=4 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304120540/http://news.tirumala.org/kapilateertham-decks-up-for-the-big-event-maha-shiva-rathri-mahotsavam/|url-status=dead}}</ref> Under TTD this temple receives continued protection and sustainance, annual festivals that are celebrated great splendour.<ref name=ttdnews3 />


==Religious importance==
==Religious importance==
During 'Kartika' month on the occasion of its "mukkoti" on the 'Purnima' (full moon) day, all the teerthas situated in the three world's merge into this Kapila Teertham at noon for ten 'Ghatikas' (one ghatika is equivalent to 24 minutes).<ref name=ttd /> {{Citation needed span|text=It is believed that persons bathing in it at that auspicious time will attain salvation from the cycle of birth and death ('[[Brahmaloka]]').|date=December 2020}}
During 'Kartika' month on the occasion of its "mukkoti" on the 'Purnima' (full moon) day, all the teerthas situated in the three world's merge into this Kapila Teertham at noon for ten 'Ghatikas' (one ghatika is equivalent to 24 minutes).<ref name=ttd /> It is believed that persons bathing in it at that auspicious time will attain salvation from the cycle of birth and death ('[[Brahmaloka]]'). Moreover, those who have never offered Pindam (thidhi or thadhhina) to their departed ancestor souls can do it here and wash off your sins for non performance of it in past.{{cn|date=December 2020}}
{{Citation needed span|text=Moreover, those who have never offered Pindam (thidhi or thadhhina) to their departed ancestor souls can do it here and wash off your sins for non performance of it in past.|date=December 2020}}


==Festivals==
==Festivals==
The temple celebrates all important festivals of [[Shaivism]] which includes [[Maha Shivaratri]], [[Karthika Deepam]], [[Vinayaka Chavithi]], Adikirtika etc. Kapileswara Swamy Brahmotsavams is the biggest event of the temple celebrated by TTD during the month of February.<ref name=ttdnews1>{{cite web|title= SRI KAPILESWARA SWAMY TEMPLE ANNUAL FETE BEGINS WITH DHWAJAROHANAM|url=http://news.tirumala.org/sri-kapileswara-swamy-temple-annual-fete-begins-with-dhwajarohanam/|publisher=Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams|access-date=2015-08-20}}</ref> It is a nine-day event where the processional deity of Lord Shiva and Parvathi will taken procession on different vahanams starting with Hamsa vahanam and ending with Trishula snanam (celestial bath to Siva Trident).<ref name=ttdnews1 /><ref name=ttdnews2>{{cite web|title= RELIGIOUS FERVOUR MARKS "TRISHULA SNANAM"|url=http://news.tirumala.org/religious-fervour-marks-trishula-snanam/|publisher=Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams|access-date=2015-08-20}}</ref>
The temple celebrates all important festivals of [[Shaivism]] which includes [[Maha Shivaratri]], [[Karthika Deepam]], [[Vinayaka Chavithi]], Adikirtika etc. Kapileswara Swamy Brahmotsavams is the biggest event of the temple celebrated by TTD during the month of February.<ref name=ttdnews1>{{cite web|title=SRI KAPILESWARA SWAMY TEMPLE ANNUAL FETE BEGINS WITH DHWAJAROHANAM|url=http://news.tirumala.org/sri-kapileswara-swamy-temple-annual-fete-begins-with-dhwajarohanam/|publisher=Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams|access-date=2015-08-20|archive-date=2 October 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151002173152/http://news.tirumala.org/sri-kapileswara-swamy-temple-annual-fete-begins-with-dhwajarohanam/|url-status=dead}}</ref> It is a nine-day event where the processional deity of Lord Shiva and Parvathi will taken procession on different vahanams starting with Hamsa vahanam and ending with Trishula snanam (celestial bath to Siva Trident).<ref name=ttdnews1 /><ref name=ttdnews2>{{cite web|title=RELIGIOUS FERVOUR MARKS "TRISHULA SNANAM"|url=http://news.tirumala.org/religious-fervour-marks-trishula-snanam/|publisher=Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams|access-date=2015-08-20|archive-date=2 October 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151002202400/http://news.tirumala.org/religious-fervour-marks-trishula-snanam/|url-status=dead}}</ref>


==Sub-Shrines==
==Sub-shrines==
There are many sub-shrines with-in the main temple premises. Temples for Kamakshi-concert of Shiva, Vinayaka, Subhramanya, Agasthesswara, Rukmini Satyabhama Sametha Sri Krishna are few among them.
There are many sub-shrines with-in the main temple premises. Temples for Kamakshi-concert of Shiva, Vinayaka, Subhramanya, Agasthesswara, Rukmini Satyabhama Sametha Sri Krishna are few among them.


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*[[Hindu Temples in Tirupati]]
*[[Hindu Temples in Tirupati]]
*[[Kapila]]
*[[Kapila]]
*[[Kapileshwar Temple, Bihar]]
==External links==
* [https://www.tirumala.org/ Tirumala Tirupathi Devasthanams]


==References==
==References==
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Kapila Theertham
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AffiliationHinduism
DistrictTirupati
DeityShiva as Kapileswara
FestivalsMaha Shivaratri, Karthika Masam, Kapileswara Swamy Brahmotsavams
Governing bodyTirumala Tirupati Devasthanams
Location
LocationTirupati
StateAndhra Pradesh
CountryIndia
Kapila Theertham is located in Andhra Pradesh
Kapila Theertham
Location in Andhra Pradesh
Coordinates13°39′23″N 79°25′15″E / 13.65639°N 79.42083°E / 13.65639; 79.42083
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TypeDravidian architecture
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InscriptionsTelugu and Dravidian languages
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Kapila Theertham is a small Shaivite temple and theertham, located at Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh, India. The idol of Shiva is believed to have been installed by Kapila, so Shiva 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 a temple tank.

At the temple entrance is a stone statue of Nandi, Shiva's bull mount.

Etymology[edit | edit source]

The temple and Theertham had derived its name from Kapila Muni.[1]

Legend[edit | edit source]

According to temple legend, Kapila Muni had performed penance to Siva at this place and blissed with the Muni's devotion, Siva and Parvathi presented themselves.[1] The Lingam is believed to be self-manifested.[1] Kapila muni is believed to emerged from the Bilam (cavity) in the Pushkarini (Theertham) on to the earth.[1]

History[edit | edit source]

The temple received very good patronage from the rulers of Vijayanagara in the 13th thru 16th centuries, especially Saluva Narasimha Deva Raya, and the well known Sri Krishna Deva Raya, and some of the later rulers like Venkatapathi Raya, and Aliya Ramaraya, Sri Krishna Deva Raya's son-in-law.[citation needed]

Administration[edit | edit source]

The present day temple is under the administration of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams(TTD).[2] Under TTD this temple receives continued protection and sustainance, annual festivals that are celebrated great splendour.[2]

Religious importance[edit | edit source]

During 'Kartika' month on the occasion of its "mukkoti" on the 'Purnima' (full moon) day, all the teerthas situated in the three world's merge into this Kapila Teertham at noon for ten 'Ghatikas' (one ghatika is equivalent to 24 minutes).[1] It is believed that persons bathing in it at that auspicious time will attain salvation from the cycle of birth and death ('Brahmaloka'). Moreover, those who have never offered Pindam (thidhi or thadhhina) to their departed ancestor souls can do it here and wash off your sins for non performance of it in past.[citation needed]

Festivals[edit | edit source]

The temple celebrates all important festivals of Shaivism which includes Maha Shivaratri, Karthika Deepam, Vinayaka Chavithi, Adikirtika etc. Kapileswara Swamy Brahmotsavams is the biggest event of the temple celebrated by TTD during the month of February.[3] It is a nine-day event where the processional deity of Lord Shiva and Parvathi will taken procession on different vahanams starting with Hamsa vahanam and ending with Trishula snanam (celestial bath to Siva Trident).[3][4]

Sub-shrines[edit | edit source]

There are many sub-shrines with-in the main temple premises. Temples for Kamakshi-concert of Shiva, Vinayaka, Subhramanya, Agasthesswara, Rukmini Satyabhama Sametha Sri Krishna are few among them.

See also[edit | edit source]

External links[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 "Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams-Sri Kapileswara Swamy Temple". Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams. Archived from the original on 9 October 2015. Retrieved 31 July 2015.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "KAPILATEERTHAM DECKS UP FOR THE BIG EVENT-MAHA SHIVA RATHRI MAHOTSAVAM". Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 20 August 2015.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "SRI KAPILESWARA SWAMY TEMPLE ANNUAL FETE BEGINS WITH DHWAJAROHANAM". Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams. Archived from the original on 2 October 2015. Retrieved 20 August 2015.
  4. ↑ "RELIGIOUS FERVOUR MARKS "TRISHULA SNANAM"". Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams. Archived from the original on 2 October 2015. Retrieved 20 August 2015.


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