Sri Kalahasti Temple is also known as Srikalahasteeswara Swamy Temple.It is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is located in Andhra Pradesh. The temple is famous for Rahu Ketu Pooja, which attracts thousands of devotees daily.
Timings:
| Category | Acitivity | Timings |
| General Darshan | Opening Time | 5:30 AM |
| Morning Darshan | 5:30 AM to 12:00 PM | |
| Break | 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM | |
| Evening Darshan | 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM | |
| Closing Time | 9:30 PM | |
| Pooja Timings | Gau Pooja | 5:00 AM – 5:30 AM |
| Abhishekam | 6:00 AM – 7:00 AM | |
| Kalasanthi Pooja | 6:00 AM | |
| Uchikalam Pooja | 11:00 AM | |
| Sayarakshai Pooja | 5:00 PM | |
| Rahu Ketu Pooja | 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM | |
| Seva Timings | Archana | 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
| Kalyanotsavam | 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM | |
| Sahastranama Archana | 10:00 AM or 5:00 PM | |
| Bilva Archana | 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM 4:00 AM – 8:00 PM | |
| Rudrabhishekam | 6:00 AM, 7:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 5:00 PM | |
| Panchamrutha Abhishekam | 5:30 AM, 6:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 5:00 PM | |
| Ekantha Seva | 9:00 PM | |
| Aarti Timings | Morning Aarti | 5:45 AM – 6:00 AM |
| Noon Aarti | 11:45 AM – 12:00 PM | |
| Evening Aarti | 7:45 PM – 8:00 PM |
VIP Darshan Charges:
- 200 INR for easy and quick darshan.
Location:
- Sri Kalahasteeswara Swamy Vari Devasthanam, Srikalahasti, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh, 517644, India.
Contact:
- For inquires or seva booking, contact +91 8578-222240 or visit srikalahasthitemple.com
Dress Code:
- Men: Wear Shirt-pant, Kurta- Pyjama, Dhoti-Shirt. Avoid shorts, t-shirts, and lungi.
- Women: Saree, Half-Saree, Salwar Kameez with Dupatta / Chudidar with Dupatta. Avoid shorts, miniskirts, and wester wear.
Tips:
- Reach early in the morning to avoid heavy crowds.
- Rahu Ketu Pooja is performed every day. Arrive at least 1–2 hours before pooja.
- Mobile phones and cameras are not allowed inside the main sanctum.
- Carry water and wear comfortable clothes.
- The temple gets extremely crowded on Sundays, Mondays, Amavasya, and during festivals like Maha Shivratri and Karthika Masam.
- Pooja materials are not required for Rahu Ketu Pooja everything is provided by the temple.
