Pushya Masam is considered Shoonya Masam in Telugu calendar but it is celebrated as a holy month in Srikalahasti Temple, Andhra Pradesh.
Mostly ‘Arudra Darshanam’ falls in Pushya Masam, it is celebrated with utmost pomp and gaiety. Special pujas are observed on Pushya Shudda Ekadashi, Pushya Pournami, Pushya Bahula Navami, Pushya Bahula Dashami, Pushya Bahula Ekadashi, Pushya Bahula Chaturdashi and Pushya Amavasya.
During these special days, some sevas and abhishekams will be cancelled and some special rituals will be added to the list.
Pushya Shuddha Ekadashi
Common devotees will be allowed for Darshanam from 3 AM to 10 PM. Abhishekams are cancelled for devotees. Only selected sort of Rahu Ketu Pujas are performed from 6 AM to 6 PM. All the remaining sevas are cancelled.
Arudra Abhishekam | Arudra Darshanam
Arudra Abhishekam is performed from 11.30 AM to 3 PM. Hot water Abhishekam to Lord Shiva and Gnanaprasunambika Devi Ammavaru. No darshanam during this time. Abhishekams and sevas are cancelled for devotees. Rahu Ketu Puja Time is from 6 AM to 6 PM. Common devotees are allowed for darshanam from 5.30 AM to 9.30 AM.
Pushya Pournami
Darshanam = 5.30 AM to 9 PM.
Abhishekams are performed at 6.30 AM and 10 AM.
Mahanyasa Purvaka Ekadasha Rudrabhishekam = 4 PM
Rahu Ketu Puja Timings = 6 AM to 6 PM.
Kalyanotsavam = 11 AM
Chandi Homam & Rudra Homam = 10 AM
Pushya Bahula Navami
Darshan = 5 AM to 8.30 PM.
Rahu Ketu Puja = 6 AM to 6 PM.
Abhishekams = 6 AM & 10 AM
Kalyanotsavam = 11 AM
Chandi Homam & Rudra Homam = 10 AM
Pushya Bahula Ekadashi
Darshan = 6 AM to 9 PM.
Rahu Ketu Puja = 6 AM to 6 PM.
Abhishekams & Sevas for common devotees = Cancelled
At 9 AM, Swamivaru and Ammvaru are taken in procession to Kailasagiri Pravatam Giri Pradakshina.
Pushya Bahula Chaturdashi – Masa Shivaratri
Darshanam = 5.30 AM to 9.30 AM
Rahu Ketu Puja = 6 AM to 6 PM.
Abhishekams = 5.30 AM, 6.30 AM & 10 AM.
Mahanyasa Purvaka Ekadasha Rudrabhishekam = 4 PM.
Kalyanotsavam = 11 AM.
Chandi Homam & Rudra Homam = 10 AM.
Pushya Amavasya | Thai Amavasai
Sri Swamyvaru and Ammavaru will enter into the temple at Pradosha Kaala Time after performing Abhishekams at Bharadwaja Theertham at 9 AM. Prasanna Varadarajaswamy Vari Theppotsavam at Vaishnavi Koneru at 8 PM. Rahu Ketu Pujas are performed from 6 AM to 6 PM. Darshanam is allowed for common devotees from 6 AM to 9 PM. Abhishekams and Sevas are cancelled.