Located in the Tirupati district of Andhra Pradesh, Srikalahasti Temple is one of the most spiritually significant Shiva temples in India. Known as one of the Pancha Bhoota Sthalams, this temple symbolizes the element of air (Vayu). Srikalahasti Temple is a famous Shiva temple in Andhra Pradesh, one of the Pancha Bootha Sthalam representing Vayu. Learn about its history, architecture, sevas, timings, Rahu Ketu Pooja and more. At Sri Kalahasti , Lord Shiva tested the unshakable devotion of Kanna (Later became Bhaktha Kannappa) before the sages gathered at SriKalahasti . With his divine power, Lord Shiva created a tremor and the roof tops of the temple began to fall. All the sages ran away from the scene except Kannappa who covered the linga with his body to prevent it from any damage. Kalahasti temple rahu ketu pooja tickets online booking. The Srikalahasti temple is found in Andhra Pradesh state in Tirupati district. The name came about from the three devoted devotees of Lord Shiva known as: Sri (the spider). Kala (the Snake). Hasti (the elephant).
