Srikalahasti Kalahasthishwara swamy Temple is a famous Shiva temple in Andhra Pradesh and also known as one of the Panchabhoota Sthala, the five primordial temples of Lord Shiva. Maha Shivaratri is celebrated with utmost gaiety in Kalahasti temple. During Shivaratri, Brahmotsavam is observed for 14 days. Every day Lord Kalahastishwara and his consort Gnana Prasunambika are […]
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Sri Kalahasti Temple – the only Temple remain open during Solar Eclipse, Lunar Eclipse
Sri Kalahasti Shiva Temple is the only temple which remains open during Solar Eclipse or Lunar Eclipse. Every temple in the area where the Surya Grahanam or Chandra Grahanam takes place or show its effect remains closed. But, because of the association with Rahu and Ketu (two prominent Grahams in Hindu Jyotishyam) the temple remains […]
Pancha Bhoota Linga, Lord Shiva temples dedicated to Panchabhuta
Pancha bhoota Kshetras or Pancha Bhuta linga kshetra are the five predominant temples of Lord Shiva. Pancha bhoota lingas represent the five primordial elements – earth (prithvi), water (Jala), fire (Agni – Tejo), air (vayu) and space (akasa). Human life depends on these five primordial elements. Aatma (soul) exists in the body which is structured […]
Srikalahasti Temple Raja Gopuram collapsed – Srikalahasti Gali Gopuram Collapses
The 500-year old Rajagopuram of Srikalahasti Temple was collapsed completely on May 26, 2010, night. This Gali gopuram is a monumental structure constructed by Sri Krishna Deva Rayalu to mark the victory over Gajapati raja in 1516. The temple is located in Chittoor district near Tirupati and popularly known as Dakshina Kasi. 136 feet Srikalahasti […]