Kanipakam temple timings

Checked 2026-09-16 against the official sources below

Kanipakam temple timings run from Suprabhata Seva at 4 am to closing near 9 pm, with free Sarva Darshanam open in four windows across the day. The Swayambhu Sri Varasiddhi Vinayaka Swamy temple is in Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh, a short drive from Tirupati. Below is the daily schedule published on the Devasthanam’s own site and the drive from nearby cities.

Daily timings at Kanipakam

The Devasthanam’s site gives one schedule for every day. Free Sarva Darshanam runs from 8 am to 8.30 am, 10 am to 10.30 am, 12 pm to 4.30 pm and 6.30 pm to 9 pm. Nijaroopa Darshanam, a closer view of the deity, is offered in five short windows through the day. The temple closes briefly from 5 pm to 5.45 pm for cleaning.

TimeWhat happens
04:00 to 05:00Suprabhata Seva
05:00 to 05:30Nijaroopa Darshanam
05:30 to 06:00Panchamruthabhishekam
06:00 to 06:15Maha Harathi
07:00 to 07:30Nijaroopa Darshanam
07:30 to 08:00Palabhishekam
08:00 to 08:30Sarva Darshanam
08:30 to 09:00Nijaroopa Darshanam
09:00 to 10:00Panchamruthabhishekam
10:00 to 10:30Sarva Darshanam
10:30 to 11:00Nijaroopa Darshanam
11:00 to 12:00Panchamruthabhishekam
12:00 to 16:30Sarva Darshanam
16:30 to 17:00Nijaroopa Darshanam
17:00 to 17:45Pramanam and temple cleaning (closed)
17:45 to 18:15Palabhishekam
18:15 to 18:30Maha Harathi, Mantra Pushpamulu
18:30 to 21:00Sarva Darshanam

Getting to Kanipakam

Kanipakam is in Chittoor district, close to Tirupati. By road it is 65 km from Tirupati, about 55 min of driving, which makes it an easy add on to a Tirumala trip. From Chennai it is 168 km. The table below shows the drive from other cities.

FromRoad distanceDrive time
Hyderabad566 km7 h 10 min
Bengaluru197 km2 h 30 min
Chennai168 km2 h 5 min
Vijayawada478 km5 h 55 min
Visakhapatnam830 km10 h 5 min
Kurnool355 km4 h 25 min

Sources

Temples change timings and rules during festivals and eclipses. Confirm on the trust’s website the week you travel. This site is independent and does not sell tickets or rooms.

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Frequently asked questions

What are Kanipakam temple timings?

The temple opens with Suprabhata Seva at 4 am. Free Sarva Darshanam runs 8 am to 8.30 am, 10 am to 10.30 am, 12 pm to 4.30 pm and 6.30 pm to 9 pm.

Is Kanipakam temple closed in the evening?

The temple closes briefly from 5 pm to 5.45 pm for Pramanam and temple cleaning, then reopens for Palabhishekam and darshan.

How far is Kanipakam from Tirupati?

About 65 km by road, roughly 55 min of driving, making it an easy stop on a Tirumala trip.

What deity is worshipped at Kanipakam?

Swayambhu (self manifested) Sri Varasiddhi Vinayaka Swamy, a form of Lord Ganesha.