Sri Kalahasteeswara Temple
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📍 Srikalahasti, Andhra Pradesh
⭐ Featured National SignificanceRepresenting the air element among Pancha Bhoota Stalams, Sri Kalahasteeswara Temple is famous for its perpetually flickering flame that moves despite no air current, and for Rahu-Ketu worship.
🕒 Practical Information
🕉️ Spiritual Details
Lord Sri Kalahasteeswara (Shiva)
Pancha Bhoota Stalam
Kalahasteeswara, Vayu Lingam, Air Shiva
✨ Spiritual Highlights
The temple grants relief from Rahu-Ketu afflictions, respiratory healing, freedom from bondage, life force enhancement, spiritual liberation, and protection from negative planetary influences.
The temple is famous for the miraculous flickering flame phenomenon, powerful Rahu-Ketu remedies, respiratory healing, and liberation from various life bondages and planetary troubles.
Rahu-Ketu pooja for planetary relief, offering prayers for respiratory health, seeking liberation from bondages, air element worship, and participating in special planetary remedial ceremonies.
Relief from planetary afflictions, respiratory health and healing, freedom from various bondages, enhancement of life force, spiritual liberation, and protection from negative influences.
📖 About Sri Kalahasteeswara Temple
Sri Kalahasteeswara Temple in Srikalahasti, Andhra Pradesh, is one of the five Pancha Bhoota Stalams representing the Vayu (Air) element. The temple is famous for its miraculous phenomenon where a flame inside the sanctum continuously flickers as if blown by wind, even though there is no air current. The temple gets its name from three devotees - Sri (spider), Kala (serpent), and Hasti (elephant) who worshipped Shiva here. The temple is particularly renowned for Rahu-Ketu pooja, making it a significant pilgrimage site for those seeking relief from planetary afflictions. The temple architecture showcases beautiful Dravidian style with intricate carvings.
🏛️ Architecture & Heritage
Dravidian and Vijayanagara Architecture (5th Century CE (ancient origins))
Beautiful Dravidian architecture with intricate stone carvings, magnificent gopurams, unique flame chamber design, air-themed architectural elements
Miraculous flickering flame, Sri Kalahasteeswara lingam, Rahu-Ketu shrine, ancient air element symbols
🎉 Festivals & Celebrations
Maha Shivaratri: February-March, Rahu-Ketu Puja: Specific astrological days, Eclipse days: As per calendar
Rahu-Ketu planetary remedy ceremonies, air element worship, respiratory healing rituals, eclipse day special pujas
Monsoon air celebrations, eclipse season special ceremonies, winter planetary remedy festivals
🙏 Rituals & Traditions
Air element worship, miraculous flame reverence, Rahu-Ketu planetary remedies, respiratory healing rituals
Rahu-Ketu planetary remedy traditions, miraculous flame worship customs, air element spiritual practices, respiratory healing methods
Air-blessed prasadam including respiratory healing items, planetary remedy offerings, and breath-enhancement preparations
👕 Visitor Guidelines
Traditional South Indian attire required. Clean clothes preferred for planetary remedy rituals. Remove footwear before entering.
Accessible with proper facilities. Special arrangements for Rahu-Ketu puja participants.
🎥 Videos
🕉️ Divine Snapshot
Lord Sri Kalahasteeswara (Shiva)
Pancha Bhoota Stalam
6:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Srikalahasti, Andhra Pradesh
Sri Kalahasteeswara Temple, Srikalahasti, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh 517644, India
✈️ How to Reach
Tirupati Airport (36 km)
Renigunta Railway Station (38 km)
Srikalahasti Bus Stand (2 km)
By Road: Well connected from Tirupati and Chennai. Regular bus services. By Train: Renigunta is nearest major station.
🏨 Accommodation
Various accommodations available in Srikalahasti including hotels, guest houses, and lodge facilities.
🗺️ Nearby Attractions
Tirupati Balaji Temple, Kanipakam Ganesha Temple, Horsley Hills, and Chandragiri Fort
🙏 Associated Deities
🎧 Audio Guide Available
Audio guide is available for this temple to enhance your spiritual experience.