How much is Rahu Ketu Pooja at Srikalahasti?
Rahu Ketu Pooja tickets at Srikalahasti come in five categories: ₹500, ₹750, ₹1,500, ₹2,500 and ₹5,000. General darshan is free. The category you choose mainly decides seating and batch size, so pick the one that suits your family and the crowd on the day.
| Ticket | Note |
|---|---|
| ₹500 | Lowest category |
| ₹750 | Next category |
| ₹1,500 | Mid category |
| ₹2,500 | Higher category, usually closer seating |
| ₹5,000 | Highest category |
Cost for a family
Count one ticket per person unless the counter says a category covers a couple. Four people at the lowest category need at least ₹2,000. Add travel, food, a hotel and any optional offerings.
- Day trip from Tirupati: ticket, local transport and a meal
- Overnight stay: add a room and an early start for the pooja
- Large group: ask the counter how tickets are issued for groups
Where to pay
Book on the AP Temples portal or buy at the pooja counter inside the temple. Pay only on the portal or at the counter, take a receipt and avoid agents who ask for extra money.
Is the ₹500 ticket enough?
The ₹500 ticket is the lowest category. Higher categories mainly change seating and batch size. Ask the counter what each category includes.
What else will I spend on?
Plan for travel, food, a hotel if you stay, and optional offerings. The pooja ticket itself is the published category price.
Srikalahasti Temple at a glance
- Darshan: 5:30 AM to 9:30 PM (Sat to Mon), 5:30 AM to 9:00 PM (Tue to Fri)
- Rahu Ketu Pooja: 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM daily, tickets ₹500 to ₹5,000
- Booking: AP Temples portal or the temple counters
- Distance: about 38 km from Tirupati and 110 km from Chennai
- Languages: English, Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam