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Sri Kalahasti Temple

Srikalahasti, Andhra Pradesh, India

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Overview

The 'Kashi of the South' on the Swarnamukhi — a great Vayu (air) lingam temple of Dravidian gopurams, famed for Rahu-Ketu pujas and the flickering lamp untouched by wind.

Why visit: One of the Pancha Bhoota Sthalams — the air element of Shiva.

Things to do

›Vayu lingam
›Rahu-Ketu pooja
›Gopuram towers
›Swarnamukhi ghats

DarshanRahu-Ketu PujaHeritage Walk

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Travel Information

Best time

Oct–Mar; Maha Shivaratri

Entry fee

Free–₹500 (pujas)

Est. budget

₹200–800

Duration

Half day

Nearby attractions

Within

24.4 km

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