Srikalahasteeswara Temple

తెలుగు: శ్రీకాళహస్తీశ్వర ఆలయం (వాయు లింగం) हिन्दी: श्रीकालहस्तीश्वर मंदिर (वायु लिंग)

🕉 Presiding Deity: Shiva 📜 Tradition: Shaiva

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About The Temple

Introduction & Sanctity

The Vayu (Air) Sthalam of the Pancha Bhootas on the Swarnamukhi River, world-renowned for Rahu-Ketu Sarpa Dosha Nivarana pujas and Kannappa Nayanar legend.

Temple Story

📜 Sthala Purana & Sacred Lore

Sri (Spider), Kala (Serpent), and Hasti (Elephant) worshipped the Lord here and attained Moksha; devotee Kannappa offered his own eyes.

Historical Significance

🏛️ History & Heritage

Expanded by Pallavas, Cholas, and Sri Krishnadevaraya of Vijayanagara who erected the massive 100-pillared hall and gopuram.

Transit & Connectivity

🚗 How to Reach the Kshetra

🚆 Nearest Railway Station

Srikalahasti Railway Station (2.5 km) / Renigunta (28 km)

✈️ Nearest Airport

Tirupati International Airport (27 km)

🚌 Nearest Bus Stand

Srikalahasti APSRTC Bus Stand (1.5 km)

🛣️ Major Highway Route

NH-71 / Tirupati-Srikalahasti Road

🏛️ Devasthanam Administration

Sri Kalahasteeswara Swamy Devasthanam

📞 Contact: +91 8578 222240

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Verification Status: ✓ Verified Official Record · Last Updated: 2026-10-01 · Official Source: Srikalahasti Devasthanam Portal

Darshan timings and ritual schedules are subject to change during special festival days. Devotees are advised to confirm with temple authorities before planning visits.

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