Sri Kapileswara Swamy Temple Tirupati

Kapileswara Swamy temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is located near the Tirumala hills in Andhra Pradesh. The temple also attracts huge waterfalls from the mountain stream Palapa Vinasanam. The main idol of the temple is believed and positioned by Kapila Muni, so Lord Shiva is worshipped as Kapileswara and a massive stone statue of Nandi is situated at the entrance of the temple. There are many holy places within the main temple premises, like Kamakshi, Vinayaka, Subhramanya, Agastheeswara and Sri Krishna. Both the temple and the waterfall are considered to be highly sacred. This is a good place to visit during the monsoons as the waterfall looks amazing, but the waterfall would be empty in the late winter and summer seasons. The festivals also celebrated in the temple are Brahmotsavam, Annabhishekam, Maha Shivarathri and Vinayaka Chaturthi. Kapileswara Swamy Brahmotsavam is the biggest event of the temple, celebrated during the month of February.

How to Reach Kapila Theertham Temple

The temple can be easily reached by taking the different modes of transportation. Some frequently used ways are given below.

By Rail

Kapila Theertham is located near the Kapileshwar Swami Temple in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. The closest major railway station is Tirupati Railway Station (TPTY)  distance of 4 km from the temple, which is well connected to various parts of the country. From the railway station, you can take a government bus or hire a shared taxi to reach the temple.

By Air

The nearest airport to Kapila Theertham is Tirupati Airport (TIR), situated approximately 16 km from the temple.  You can hire a private taxi from the airport, which will take you to the temple in 20 to 25 minutes.

By Road

Kapila Theertham is located near the Kapileshwar Swami Temple, which is about 3 km from the Tirupati City Centre in Andhra Pradesh. Direct buses from various cities in Andhra Pradesh are available to reach the city center. From the city center, many transportation options are available to reach the temple. You can reach there by taxi or rickshaw.

Best Time to Visit Sri Kapileshwara Swamy Temple

November to February is the best time to visit this holy place. This time is for the winter season, so you can better enjoy this place and the atmosphere remains chill and energetic.