Rahu-Ketu Dosh Nivaran Temple- Srikalahasti

         One of the special temples in South India is the Shri Kalahasti Temple. Shri Kalahasti Temple is located 40 kilometers from Tirupati. The extension of this temple is very large and is made of stone structures. It is said that Lord Shiva installed a linga here after being pleased with the devotion of three animals - elephant, snake and spider. People come to this temple from all over India to remove the defects of Rahu and Ketu. The specialty of this temple is that this temple is not closed even during eclipses. It is said by the priests here that if a marriage cannot be arranged, after going to this temple and performing the puja rituals, the marriage will definitely be arranged. Shri Kalahasti Temple is known as the Kashi of the South. This temple is located at the foot of a mountain called Kailash Giri and there is a large idol of Shri Shambhu on this mountain. One of the five elements is the air element. Shri Kalahasti Temple is dedicated to the air element. After visiting Tirupati, many devotees go to have the darshan of Shri Kalahasti. Shri Kalahasti is also known as a tourist destination along with a pilgrimage site. There is a facility for offering food in the Shri Kalahasti temple. A special taste of South Indian food is available in this temple. The construction of the temple is magnificent. It is very important to visit Shri Kalahasti after visiting Tirupati.....

        Mount Kailash in the Himalayas and Shri Kalahasti in South India are considered sacred temples. This temple is said to have been built by the Pallava kings in the fifth century. The meaning hidden in the name Shri Kalahasti is that Shri means snake, Kala means snake and Hasti means elephant. According to the Puranas, Shiva was pleased with the devotion of these three animals and established his linga here. It is believed that after visiting Shri Kalahasti and performing the puja rituals there, it is important to go straight to your home without visiting any other temple or visiting your friends and relatives. To go from Tirupati to Shri Kalahasti, buses as well as private vehicles are available from Tirupati.

Tirupati To Shrikalhasti