SRI KAPILESWARA SWAMY TEMPLE
The Sri Kapileswara Swamy Temple is a renowned Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located in Tirupati of Andhra Pradesh, India.
According to mythology, this temple derived its name from Maharshi Kapila, who immersed himself in the ardent penance of Lord Shiva. With the unswerving devotion of Kapila Muni, Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati presented themselves at this location and blessed him.
The Shiva Linga is considered to be a self-manifested or Svayambhu form of Lord Shiva and is popularly known as “Sri Kapileswara Swamy”.
In front of Kapila Lingam lies a very sacred Sarovara (lake) and this is the Bilam (cavity) through which Kapila Maharshi came to earth. A spring falls on the temple. Both the temple and the waterfall are considered to be highly pious.
The Pallava kings, Vijayanagara kings, Tirumala Mahants and so many others developed this historically and sacred temple.
The greatness of Lord Sri Kapileswara was mentioned in the Kulothunga Chola inscriptions. These are the most ancient inscriptions among all the inscriptions found in the temple and belong to the 10th century.
Significance of the Theertham
On the auspicious occasion of the full moon day of the Karthika month, all the tirthas ( holy water springs) of the three worlds of heaven, earth and underworld converge in this sacred Kapila Teertham.
How to reach Kapila Theertham Temple?
1) Kapila Theertham is located 3.3 km from the Bus station, T.T.D runs free Buses to this shrine.
2) Kapila Theertham is located 4.2 km (approx) from Railway Station, T.T.D runs free buses.
We have provided Kapila Theertham Temple Timings opening hours so that Pilgrim can plan their visit accordingly.
Kapila Theertham Temple Timings
| S.No | Seva/ Pooja | Timings |
| 1 | Suprabhatham | 5:00 am – 5:30 am |
| 2 | Abhishekam | 5:30 am – 6:30 am |
| 3 | Alankaram, Archana | 6:30 am – 7:00 am |
| 4 | 1st Bell | 7:00 am – 7:30 am |
| 5 | Sarva Darshanam | 7:30 – 11:00 am |
| 6 | 2nd Bell | 11:00 – 11:30 am |
| 7 | Sarva Darshanam | 11:30 am – 4:00 pm |
| 8 | Abhishekam | 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm |
| 9 | Sahasra namarchana | 4:30 pm – 5:00 pm |
| 10 | Lalitha Sahasra namarchana | 5:00 pm – 5:30 pm |
| 11 | Night bell | 5:30 pm – 6:00 pm |
| 12 | Deeparadhana | 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm |
| 13 | Sarva Darshanam | 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm |
| 14 | Ekantha Seva | 8:00 pm – 8:15 pm |
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