About Temple

Sri Kalahastheeswara Swami Vari Temple is one of the most ancient and historical Saivet temple in India. Vayu is incarnated as Lord Siva and worshipped as Kalahastheeswara.

Goddess Parvathi Devi is worshiped here as Gnanaprasunambika. The temple is located at Sri kalahasti, Tirupati District Andhra Pradesh. The vast west facing Kalahastheeswara 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 follow 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.

Rahu-ketu Pooja is very much famous in Sri kalahasti. Rahu ketu Pooja will be performed during Rahu kalam timings. Devotees should be plan accordingly, so that they will available during Rahu kalam time at the temple. Sri Kalahasti Temple is always crowded with Rahu ketu Pooja, with Devotees coming from different parts of the Country.

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