At Brahmotsavam time the crowd will be very high. The Temple is dedicated to Venkateswara, an incarnation of Vishnu, who is believed to have appeared here to save mankind from trials and troubles of Kali Yuga. Kanipakam is located on the northen banks of the river Bahuda at a distance of 13 km from Chittoor. Use a specialized nail cleaner to cleanse the surface of your nail. The temple was built by the Chola King Kulothings Chola I in the 11 th Century to resolve the dispute between communities. I don't have a Facebook or a Twitter account. Sign up with Facebook Sign up with Twitter.