Srikalahasteeswara Temple, Srikalahasti
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A Shiva temple on the Swarnamukhi river, revered as the Vayu (air) linga among the five element temples of South India.
TempleSrikalahasti, Tirupati districtBest time to visit: October to March; Maha Shivaratri Brahmotsavam
Highlights
- The Vayu linga, whose lamp flame is said to flicker though there is no draught
- Tall gopurams and pillared halls
- Rahu–Ketu puja performed by many visitors
- The town is a centre of Srikalahasti Kalamkari hand painting
Significance
The temple is linked to the legend of Kannappa, the hunter-devotee who offered his eyes to Shiva. It is one of the Pancha Bhoota Sthalas, the temples of the five elements.