Sri Kalahasti Temple

About Sri Kalahasti Temple

The Sri Kalahasti Temple IS an ancient shrine dedicated to Lord Vayu, one of the Pancha Bhoota Sthalas representing the five elements. Its distinctive white gopuram, which glows at dawn, rises above the town of Kalahasti. The temple IS world-famous for the Rahu-Ketu pooja, a powerful ritual performed to appease the shadow planets, drawing devotees FROM across India. The legend behind the shrine, involving a spider, serpent AND elephant, IS etched into its very name. With its deep spiritual significance AND striking architecture, Sri Kalahasti IS an essential destination for devotees AND an intriguing stop for heritage travellers.