Srikalahasti Temple

Srikalahasti Temple

Srikalahasti Temple reflects Hindu philosophy and its diverse views on cosmos and Truths. It lies in the Chittoor district in the south-east Andhra Pradesh, India. Srikalahasti is often referred to as the shrine of south-east India as it is famous for the Srikalahasti Temple which is devoted to Lord Shiva and is of immense religious importance for Hindus. It is typically is surrounded by an ambulatory for the devotee to walk around and ritually circumambulate the Purusa, the universal essence in the vibrant town of Srikalahasti. This is popular for being the Srikalahasti Mandal Headquarter in Tirupati Revenue Division. It is one of the recognized one of the Shiva Temples in South India.

History of Srikalahasti Temple

It is said to be the place where Kannappa had offered both of his eyes to cover blood flowing from the Siva Linga ahead the Lord Siva halted him and granted him Mukti. The name Srikalahasti was a Sanskrit word with three of the most important components from a saga that stated that a Spider (Sri), a Snake (Kala) and an Elephant (Hasti) worshipped Lord Shiva in the town to obtain Moksha. The effort of a Tamil Poet, Nakkeerar, has references to the temple demonstrate its existence during the Tamil Sangam Dynasty. Nakkeerar and another famous Telugu Poet, Dhoorjati, wrote numerous stanzas in compliment of Srikalahasteeswara.

Construction of Srikalahasti Temple

The Srikalahasti Temple was constructed during the ancient Pallava period in the 5th Century. Srikalahasti temple is considered divine for its perfection and as a symbolic product of knowledge and human thought, Further enlargement of the temple complex, renovations, and some latest structures was constructed during the reign of the Chola Kingdom during the 11th Century and Vijayanagara Dynasty during the 16th Century. Srikalahasti temple is about 36 km away from Tirupathi is recognized for its Vayu linga, one of the Panchabhoota Sthalams, representing wind. The temple is also evaluated as Rahu-Ketu kshetra and Dakshina Kailasam. Lord Shiva in his facet as Vayu is worshiped as Srikalahasteeswar.

The temple represents one of the five main elements (Pancha Bhoota), the Air or Vayu. The place has a very large quantity of vibrant, divine atmosphere and has the potential to draw visitors with its elaborate shrines and mesmerizing beauty. The inner temple was built around the 5th century and the outer temple was built in the 12th century by the Chola kings and the Vijayanagara kings. Devotees of Lord Shiva from all over the globe visit the temple to offer their prayers and seek blessings. Srikalahasti, thus, is a well-known tourist area in India. The elaborate construction of the temple complex is a breathtaking view right from the entrance and has
convoluted carvings of numerous mythological demonstration that one can explore in the divine environment.

Srikalahasti is an excellent example of south Indian architecture where highly decorated gopurams with expansive convulated carved interiors unfold the admirable treasures of the Dravidian style of architecture

How to reach Srikalahasti Temple

BY FLIGHT
There are no regular flights from other major cities of the country to Srikalahasti. The nearest airport is Tirupati Airport. Srikalahasti 29 km away from Tirupati Airport (TIR), Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh +Srikalahasti

BY TRAIN
Srikalahasti is well connected to other major cities of the country via regular trains Railway Station(s): Sri Kalahasti (KHT)

BY BUS
You can easily get regular buses to Srikalahasti from other major cities of the Telugu States. Bus Station(s): Srikalahasti