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Sri Kalahasti is a temple town. Its about 38 km from Tirupati, The ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva (as Sri Kalahastheeswara) and his consort Parvathi (as Gnanaprasunambika)is one of the Panchabootha Sthalams meaning the temple celebrates Lord Shiva as the embodiment of the primary elements (Fire, Space, Water, Earth, Air), Air being the element here. The temple is also associated with Rahu and Ketu.

The other Panchabootha Sthalams

• Tiruvannamalai (Fire)
• Chidambaram (Space)
• Tiruvanaikkaval (Water)
• Kanchipuram (Earth)

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The temple dates back to the pre-Christian era. The structure of the temple was built by the Cholas and improvements were made by other Chola kings and rulers of the Vijayanagara kings. The Pallava, Chola and Vijayanagara rulers have made several endowments to this temple.

The temple is built adjoining the Durgambika hill to the north, Kannappar hill to the south and Kumaraswamy hill to the east.

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Telugu: Eenadu,Sakshi,Andhra Jyothy,Vaartha
English: The Hindu, Deccan Chronicle,Times of India

[edit] Stay

There are number of Private and Government guest houses. Being a small town, all these accommodations have limited amenities. Preference should be given to hygiene stay rather than luxury, as the later is not available around the temple. Generally, you will not be staying here for a long time. A day's visit with a over night stay should be sufficient. The temple itself is acclaimed for its religious beliefs than its architectural importance. Hence, guest’s intending to make a visit also believe to depart for Sri Kaalahasti with the onset of the RAHU KALAM and reach Sri Kaalahasti during the onset of RAHU KALAM. Then the guests are expected to perform a Pooja during the RAHU KALAM. This is not mandatory but is only advised for all your prayers to be fruitful and answered by the Lord.

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Hotel Sri Saiteja residency, Sannidhi street, Sri Kalahasti,

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The closest airport is near Tirupati Airport, which is just 25kms. There are daily flights from Hyderabad,Delhi,Bangalore

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There is a railway station at sri Kalahasthi. There are trains from hyderabad,vijayawada and kolkata .The closest railway junction is Renigunta and all trains plying between Chennai and Mumbai stop at renigunta.The Renigunta is just 25kms from srikalahasthi.

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It takes about 5 hours by road to get to Tirupati from Bangalore. Both KSRTC and APSRTC operate busses during the day and night.

Its about 3 hours by road from Chennai. Both TNSRTC and APSRTC operate busses during the day and night...

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You can travel either from Chennai-Tada-Kalahasti or Chennai-Tirutani-Renigunda-Kalahasti from Chennai(110 KMS)

Hyderabad (545 KMS): HYD-Kurnool-Cuddapah-Renigunta-srikalahasthi or HYD-Nagarjunasagar-ongole-Nellore-Naidupet-Srikalahasthi

Bangalore(300 KMS) -Bangalore-Mulbagal-Palmaner-Chittor-Tirupati-Srikalahasthi

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• The Sri Kalahasti temple. Sri Kalahasti is one of the five Panchaboota Sthallas i.e. place representing one of the five elements of nature. Kalahasti represents Vayu (Wind).

• Pathala Vinayaka - Lord Ganapathi in a temple below the earth.

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• Rahu Ketu Pooja to overcome the ill effects of the imaginary planets Rahu and Ketu and also other doshas (ill effects) like 'Sarpa Dosha', Kaala Sarpa Dosha etc. You can buy the articles for Pooja by either paying Rs 250 (admints 2), Rs 600 (admits 3 people) or Rs 1000 (admits 5 people). If you pay Rs. 1000 the pooja is performed in the Sanctum Sanctorum. Extra people can be admitted by Paying Rs 30 for each person.

The pooja articles include the following:

• Sesha Vastram
• One Blouse Piece
• 1 Laddu
• Vada
• Lotus Flowers

• Archana - Rs 25
• Special ticket for Darshan - Rs 30
• Milk Abhishekam - Rs 100 to 1600
• Patchakarpuram Abhishekam (Raw Camphor) - Rs 100 to Rs 1200
• Panchamurthahi Abhishekam - Rs 300 to Rs 3000
• Nityakalyanam - Rs 501 to Rs. 5000
• Couples who are unable to beget children pray to the Swing.

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Sri Kalahasthi is famous for Kalamkari paintings.The Kalamkari paintings can be learnt here from so many skilled people. Kalamkari is the art of painting with vegetable paints.Mythological stories are prominently made by srikalahasthi kalamkari painters.

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[edit] Resorts

Bans The Hotel(3 Star Hotel) with Accommodation,Dining & Water Park. contact cell:09704771333 website:www.bansc.in. This resort is 110kms from the temple and near chittor.

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• Tirupati