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This famous Saivite temple in Kalahasti, 38 km from Tirupati, is
one of the Panchabhoota Kshetras. Located on the banks of river
Swarnamukhi, Sri Kalahasti Temple is one of the most ancient temples
in South India. Lord Siva is worshipped here in the form of Vayu
Linga (one of the elements air). The legend says that Sri (spider),
Kala (cobra) and Hasti (elephant) worshipped Lord Siva here and
attained Moksha. Hence this place is known as Srikalahasti. Kannappa
Nayanar (a tribal hunter) attained salvation in this place by offering
his eyes to this Lord.
Sri Kalahasti Temple is also famous
for performing Sarpadosha (RahuKetu) Nivaarana Pooja. The fee is
Ps. 150/- inclusive of Pooja material. Many pilgrims perform this
pooja here.
Sri Gnana Prasoonambika is the consort
of the Lord and abhishekams are also performed for her as for Sri
Kalahasteeswara.
Patala Ganapati is a small underground
temple located in the same complex. Pilgrims should make it a point
to visit this interesting place. One has to bow down carefully to
worship this Ganapati 20 feet below on a very narrow staircase.
Kannappa Temple is on a hillock adjacent
to the temple from where we can view the temple town of Sri Kalahasti.
Parvati Temple and Lord Subramanya
Temple are the other temples to be visited in Sri Kalahasti.
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Darshan Timings
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6.00 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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Entry
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Rs. ss2/-
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Special Entrance
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Rs.10/-
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Abhishekam Timings
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7.30, 9.30, 10.30 a.m. and 5.30
p.m.
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Fee for Abhishekam
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Rs. 501/-
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Fee for Rudrabhishekam
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Rs. 250/-
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Accommodation
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Sri Kalahasteeswara Temple
Devasthanam provides 60 suites
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Tariff
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Non-AC
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Rs. 75/-, Rs. 100/-, Rs. 150/-
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AC Suites
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Rs. 150/-,
Rs. 250/-
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RTC buses ply throughout the day from
Tirupati to Sri Kalahasti.
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