Srikalahasti Temple

The Srikalahasti Temple is in Chittoor. Many followers visit it along with the essential Tirupati Temple, which is only 36 km away. The Kalahasti temple is an essential pilgrimage place in Andhra Pradesh. It came into existence in 1516 by Krishnadevraya, a king of the Vijayanagara kingdom and is for Lord Shiva. The Srikalahasteeswara Temple is one of the best places to visit in Srikalahasti.

From the front gate, the design of the Srikalahasti temple complex is a sight to behold. It has detailed carvings of many mythological figures that you can look at while enjoying the beautiful scenery. People often call this beautiful temple the Kailasa and Kashi of the south. The temple stands for Air, also known as Vayu, which is one of the five elements (Pancha Bhoota).

The area is full of powerful, holy energy, and its beautiful shrines and intricate designs could attract many tourists. Srikalahasti is a good place, as is a South Indian temple building. It has gorgeously decorated gopurams and large, intricately carved interiors that show off the beauty of the Dravidian style.

What is Srikalahasteeswara Temple famous for?

People also think of the temple as Rahu-Ketu Kshetra and Dakshina Kailasam. The 36 km away Srikalahasti temple is famous for its Vayu Lingam (Wind Lingam). There are six sthalams, and this one stands for the wind. The temple is a must-visit during the Srikalahasti tour package.

Who built the Srikalahasti Temple?

The town's name, Srikalahasti, comes from a story about how an Elephant (Hasti), a Spider (Sri), and a Snake (Kala) worshipped Lord Shiva there to become wise. Many religious people saw the central idea of this myth as a sign. It is why the Srikalahasti Temple was built in the 5th century, during Pallava.

The complex of the temple grew even further through updates, and a few new buildings were added. One example is the work of Tamil artist Nakkeerar. It shows that the temple came into existence during the Tamil Sangam Dynasty—many stanzas by Nakkeerar and Dhoorjati, another famous Telugu artist, praise Srikalahasteeswara.

How old is Srikalahasti Temple?

This temple came into existence around the year 500 CE. The outside temple was built by Rajendra Chola I in 1100 CE. Rajaditya Chola, Rajaraja Chola I, and the Vijayanagar Empire, all Chola kings also constructed it.