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.
Shrine’s History
This temple’s significance has diminished due to the hugely popular neighboring Temples in Tirumala and Tiruchanoor, it 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.
Legends Associated with This Shrine
According to Temple Legend Kapila Muni had performed penance to Lord Siva at this place and blissed with the Muni’s devotion, Lord Siva and Parvathi presented themselves.The Lingam is believed to be self-manifested.Kapila muni is believed to emerged from the Bilam in the Pushkarini onto the earth.
Architectural Relevance of This Shrine
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 passers-by at the entrance to the temple.
Shrine’s Map Location and How to Go There
By Road
The nearest bus stop is Tirupati RTC Bus stand 4 Kms.
By Rail
The nearest railway station is Tirupati Railway station 5 Kms.
By Air
The nearest airport is Tirupati.
Shrine Timings
5 am to 9 pm
Events Celebrated at This Shrine
Shivaratri
