Kanipakam Vinayaka Temple, Hindu temple in Kanipakam, India
Kanipakam Vinayaka Temple is a Hindu temple in Kanipakam in India, known for its Ganesha sculpture that stands partially in water. Visitors can see only the knee and abdomen of the stone figure, as the rest remains below the surface.
The complex arose in the 11th century under Emperor Kulottunga I of the Chola dynasty. The Vijayanagara Empire extended the buildings in 1336.
The name Kanipakam comes from Sanskrit words meaning "golden jewel", and local worshippers bring offerings of turmeric and flowers to the submerged idol. Devotees pour milk over the visible portions of the stone figure during daily rituals.
The approach usually goes through Chittoor, which lies 11 kilometers away, or through Tirupati at 68 kilometers' distance. A trust with 15 members manages the site on behalf of the Andhra Pradesh government.
Three brothers came upon the sculpture while digging a well, after it emerged from the ground on its own. Locals report that the stone figure keeps growing over time.
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