Visiting from abroad
Overseas visitors follow the same ticket categories as everyone else. We found no separate NRI ticket, so confirm at the counter. Plan 2 to 3 days including travel from your arrival airport.
Rahu Kalam in your time zone
| City | Rahu Kalam at Srikalahasti today (local time) |
|---|---|
| New York | Sun 10:00 PM – Sun 11:30 PM |
| Los Angeles | Sun 7:00 PM – Sun 8:30 PM |
| London | Mon 3:00 AM – Mon 4:30 AM |
| Dubai | Mon 6:00 AM – Mon 7:30 AM |
| Singapore | Mon 10:00 AM – Mon 11:30 AM |
| Sydney | Mon 1:00 PM – Mon 2:30 PM |
Srikalahasti runs on IST (UTC+5:30). The table converts today's Srikalahasti Rahu Kalam to each city's local time.
Getting here
- Fly to Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad or Tirupati
- Continue by road to Srikalahasti, about 38 km from Tirupati
- Book your stay in advance for festival weeks
Booking from abroad
Check the AP Temples portal for the requirements, and carry your passport or Aadhaar as photo ID.
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Is there an NRI darshan?
We found no separate NRI category. Confirm at the counter.
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