Kalahasti Temple

Kalahasti Temple

Kalahasti Temple in Tirupati India - Get detailed information on Kalahasti Temple like How To Reach, Where To Stay, Best Time To Visit, Kalahasti Temple Photos, Reviews, Attraction & Activities
  • Tirupati
  • Andhra Pradesh
  • India
India
#1
Amont Things to Do in Tirupati
  • Dedicated To
    Srikalahasteeswara(Shiva) & Gnana Prasunambika Devi(Parvati)
  • Built in
    5th & 12th century
  • Festivals Celebrated
    Maha Shivaratri, Maasi festival,Thirukartigai festival, Vinayaka Chaturthi, Vijayadasami and Karthigai Deepam.
  • Religious Significance
    It is revered as Pancha Bhoota Stalam where the presiding deity is worshipped as Vayu linga(air)
  • Nearest Railway Station
    Sri Kalahasti Railway Station
  • Nearest Airport
    Tirupati Airport
  • visiting hours
    6 AM - 12 PM & 4 PM - 8:30

Plan Your Tirupati Tour

Please Wait....

Yes, I agree to all the Terms of Use stated herein.

Kalahasti Temple, Tirupati Overview

Kalahasti Temple in Tirupati India - Get detailed information on Kalahasti Temple like How To Reach, Where To Stay, Best Time To Visit, Kalahasti Temple Photos, Reviews, Attraction & Activities

KALAHASTI is a town in the Chittoor District of Andhra, It has a temple dedicated to Lord Siva, and is famous throughout Andhra as a sacred place and a place of pilgrimage. This religious centre, which is situated between two steep hills, called Sripuram and Mummidicholapuram, is said to have formed part of Seshasaila or Mount Meru, in the ancient days.

Kalahasti is situated near the pilgrimage town of Tirupati and is visited by thousands of pilgrims. Kalahasti temple is also associated with Rahu and Ketu, (of the nine grahams or celestial bodies in the Indian astrological scheme). Architecture: The huge west facing Kalahastiswara temple is built adjoining a hill, and on the banks of the river Swarnamukhi.

At some points, the hill serves as the wall of the temple. The temple prakarams go after the contour of the adjoining hill and hence the temple plan is rather irregular. North of the temple is the Durgambika hill, south is the Kannappar hill and east is the Kumaraswamy hill. Krishnadevaraya built a huge gopuram, a few feet away from the entrance to the temple. The entrance to the temple is crowned with a smaller tower.

There is an underground Ganapati shrine in the outer prakaram, while in the innermost prakaram are the shrines of Shiva and Parvati. The present structure of the temple is a foundation of the Cholas of the 10th century, as testified by inscriptions; improvements and additions were made during the subsequent years of the Chola rulers of Tamilnadu and the Vijayanagar emperors.

Read More

Book Tirupati Tour Packages

Top Travel Agents in Tirupati

Top Places to Visit in Tirupati

Tirupati Reviews

Latest Tirupati Tour Reviews

  • 5/5
    21 Jan 2024
    Awesome Support and guidance
  • 5/5
    21 Jan 2024
    Best Support given for n Tirupati Package
Chat Now
TourTravelWorld!
We have impressive deals for you. Which place you’re planning to visit?
Today, 11:18 AM
TourTravelWorld!
Good! When are you planning to go?

Are your trip dates finalized?
Today, 11:18 AM
TourTravelWorld!
Which city is the starting point of your travel?
Today, 11:18 AM
TourTravelWorld!
Looks great! Please share your Email id so that we can contact you.
Today, 11:18 AM
TourTravelWorld!
Please provide your contact number.
Today, 11:18 AM
TourTravelWorld!
May we know the number of travelers?
Today, 11:18 AM
TourTravelWorld!
Share your Hotel Star Preference?
Today, 11:18 AM
TourTravelWorld!
Give us the Budget Estimate of your trip by per Person.
Today, 11:18 AM
TourTravelWorld!
Your NAME would help us to serve you better.
Today, 11:18 AM
Thank You
We have received your requirement.
We will get back to you shortly!!"
Today, 11:18 AM