A complete guide for darshan, Rahu Ketu Pooja, timings and planning your visit to Srikalahasti.
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Srikalahasti is one of the most revered Shaiva temples in India, known for its spiritual energy, rich history and unique Rahu Ketu Pooja. The temple is situated on the banks of the Swarnamukhi River and is a symbol of faith, devotion and timeless tradition.
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Rahu Ketu Pooja is a powerful and sacred ritual performed to reduce the negative effects of Rahu and Ketu doshas and bring peace, prosperity and good health.
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Maha Shivaratri Brahmotsavam, Navaratri, Karthika Masam, Ugadi and other occasions can change crowd levels and temple schedules.
Sri Kalahasteeswara Swamy Vari Devasthanam at Srikalahasti, in Tirupati District of Andhra Pradesh, is one of the five Pancha Bhuta Shiva temples and the best-known place for Rahu Ketu Pooja. Use this site to check temple timings today, Rahu Ketu Pooja ticket prices, online booking and how to avoid brokers. Plan your trip with guides for Tirupati to Srikalahasti, Chennai to Srikalahasti and Bangalore to Srikalahasti, find hotels near Srikalahasti temple, and read about Maha Shivaratri, the temple history and the daily Rahu Kalam. Also available in తెలుగు, हिन्दी, தமிழ், ಕನ್ನಡ and മലയാളം.
Darshan runs from 5:30 AM to 9:30 PM on Saturday to Monday and 5:30 AM to 9:00 PM on Tuesday to Friday. Confirm on festival days.
The pooja is performed daily from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM in batches.
Tickets are ₹500, ₹750, ₹1,500, ₹2,500 and ₹5,000 depending on the category.
Yes. You can book on the AP Temples portal, and tickets are also sold at the temple counters. Avoid agents who charge extra.
ശ്രീകാളഹസ്തി ക്ഷേത്രത്തിലെ ദർശനം, അഭിഷേകം, രാഹു കേതു പൂജ സമയ പട്ടിക.
| സേവനം | സമയം |
|---|---|
| ദർശനം (ശനി–തിങ്കൾ) | 5:30 AM – 9:30 PM |
| ദർശനം (ചൊവ്വ–വെള്ളി) | 5:30 AM – 9:00 PM |
| രാഹു കേതു പൂജ | 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| അഭിഷേകം (ശനി–തിങ്കൾ / ചൊവ്വ–വെള്ളി) | 5:30, 6:30, 10:00 AM / 6:00, 7:00, 10:00 AM |
| പ്രദോഷ അഭിഷേകം (വെള്ളി 4:00 PM) | 5:00 PM |
