Sri Kalahasteeswara Temple — Timings 2026

Complete schedule of darshan, aarti, sevas, festivals and prasadam details.

🕒 Opens 6:00 AM 🕘 Closes 9:00 PM 📍 Andhra Pradesh Closed

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Sri Kalahasteeswara Temple

Accommodation near Sri Kalahasteeswara Temple

Comfortable stays close to the temple — starting from ₹950

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Temple & Darshan Timings

Daily temple & darshan schedule — may vary on festival days
Session Timings Status Notes
🛕 Temple Opening
6:00 AM
Open
General days
🙏 Morning Darshan
6:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Open
Best before 9 AM
⏸ Afternoon Break
Between sessions
Closed
Rituals & cleaning
🙏 Evening Darshan
4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Open
🔒 Temple Closing
9:00 PM
Closed
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📅 Special Rahu-Ketu puja has specific astrological timings. Very crowded on eclipse days.
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Aarti Timings

Daily pooja & aarti schedule
Praat Aarti
Morning worship.
Time : 6:00 AM
Price : Free
Uchikala Pooja
Midday.
Time : 12:00 PM
Price : Free
Sandhya Aarti
Evening.
Time : 6:00 PM
Price : Free
Shayan Aarti
Night ritual.
Time : 8:30 PM
Price : Free
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Darshan Tickets

All darshan types and pricing
Darshan Type Price Wait Time Booking
🆓 General Darshan
Free.
Free
20–60 min
Walk-in
⭐ Special Darshan
Priority.
₹50 – ₹100
10–20 min
Counter
đŸĒ” Rahu-Ketu Puja Pass
Mandatory for inner puja room access during Rahu-Ketu ritual.
₹300 – ₹500
Specific astrological slot
Temple office / Counter
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Pujas & Sevas

Special rituals & seva offerings
Rahu-Ketu Puja
🕐 Specific astrological timings
₹500 – ₹5,000
Most famous puja — remedies for serpent planet doshas.
Vayu Abhishekam
🕐 Morning
₹500 – ₹3,000
Air element themed abhishek.
Archana
🕐 All day
₹51 – ₹201
Personal prayer.
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Major Festivals

Special occasions & celebrations
February / March
Maha Shivaratri
Night worship at air element shrine.
đŸ‘Ĩ Very High crowd 📅 1 day
As per astrological calendar
Solar / Lunar Eclipse Days
Rahu-Ketu puja — queues of 8–12 hours. Hundreds of thousands visit.
đŸ‘Ĩ Extremely High crowd 📅 1 day
Annual
Brahmotsavam
Annual temple festival.
đŸ‘Ĩ High crowd 📅 10 days
📅 Festival dates change yearly per the Hindu calendar. Verify exact dates before planning your visit.
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Temple Prasadam

Sacred offerings & blessed food
Vibhuti
Free
Sacred ash.
Panchamrit
₹30 – ₹100
From abhishek.
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How to Reach

Nearest transport options

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Nearest Airport:

Tirupati Airport (36 km)

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Nearest Railway:

Renigunta Railway Station (38 km)

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Nearest Bus Stop:

Srikalahasti Bus Stand (2 km)

Frequently Asked Questions