Srikalahasteeswara Temple
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Srikalahasteeswara Temple

Srikalahasti, Andhra Pradesh · Srikalahasteeswara (Shiva) — Air element

⏱ 1 – 1.5 hours 🎫 Free; Rahu-Ketu Puja ₹250+ ✓ Senior Friendly Best Visit Time: October – March; Sundays

About Srikalahasteeswara Temple

Srikalahasteeswara Temple is the Panchabhootha Stala for Vayu (Air element) and is especially famous for Rahu-Ketu dosha remedies. The unique Vayu Lingam inside is said to sway even without wind when properly worshipped.

Darshan Information

🙏 Main Deity

Srikalahasteeswara (Shiva) — Air element

🙏 Secondary Deity

Jnanamba Parvathi

🏛️ Spiritual Category

Shiva

🕐 Darshan Timings

6:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM

⏱ Typical Duration

1 – 1.5 hours

🪔 Special Puja

Rahu-Ketu Puja; Rahukala Puja on Sundays

🔔 Important Rituals

Rahu-Ketu puja, Vayu Lingam darshan, Rahukala puja

👔 Dress Code

Traditional Indian attire

📅 Best Visit Time

October – March; Sundays

🎫 Entry Fee

Free; Rahu-Ketu Puja ₹250+

Getting There

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Nearest Railway Station

Srikalahasti Station (1 km)

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Nearest Airport

Tirupati Airport (36 km)

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Distance from City

36 km from Tirupati

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Parking

Yes

Food & Stay

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Ideal Base City

Tirupati

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Food Options

Many restaurants near temple

Visitor Tips

Rahu-Ketu puja on Sundays — book in advance.

🎉 Festivals & Events

Maha Shivaratri and Karthika Deepam are major events.

👴 Senior Citizen Notes

Temple on riverbank — relatively flat. Accessible for most seniors.

⚠️ Important Notes

Strict dress code — no shorts or sleeveless. Rahu-Ketu puja tickets must be booked in advance on busy days.

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Quick Info

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Darshan Timings

6:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Typical Duration

1 – 1.5 hours

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Entry Fee

Free; Rahu-Ketu Puja ₹250+

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State

Andhra Pradesh

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Location

Srikalahasti

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Ideal Base City

Tirupati

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Senior Friendly

Yes

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