Why people go here
One of the most widely known places for the Rahu-Ketu (sarpa dosha) pooja, as Andhra Pradesh Tourism describes it.
The deity and the place
- Presiding deity
- Shiva, as Sri Kalahasteeswara
- Location
- Srikalahasti, Andhra Pradesh
Poojas traditionally offered
- Rahu-Ketu (sarpa dosha) pooja - The temple itself frames this rite as the Rahu-Ketu pooja for sarpa dosha.
Related pooja: Rahu-shanti, Ketu-shanti
Traditional days
Rites for Rahu are traditionally done on Saturday.
Next good days
- Sat, 7 Nov 2026
- Sat, 14 Nov 2026
- Sat, 21 Nov 2026
Rites for Ketu are traditionally done on Tuesday.
Next good days
- Tue, 3 Nov 2026
- Tue, 10 Nov 2026
- Tue, 17 Nov 2026
Other options across India
Listed across regions so you can choose one within reach - there is no single right place.
For Rahu
Before you go
- Timings, dress rules and any bookings are set by the temple - check its official page before you go.
- Photography rules differ from temple to temple; follow the signs and the staff inside.
Official website
Timings, dress rules, bookings and any fees are set by the temple and change - its official site has the current details.
Common questions
- What is Srikalahasti visited for?
- Traditionally visited for Rahu, Ketu and Sarpa (naga) dosha.
- Which pooja is done at Srikalahasti?
- The sources name Rahu-Ketu (sarpa dosha) pooja here.
- What is the traditional day to visit Srikalahasti?
- Rites for Rahu are traditionally done on a Saturday.
- What are the darshan timings at Srikalahasti?
- Timings change with the season and festivals, so this guide does not list them. Check the temple's official website before you go.
- Where else in India can I go?
- Other options: Thirunageswaram (Tamil Nadu), Navagraha Mandir, Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh), Navagraha Mandir, Guwahati (Assam) and Keezhaperumpallam (Tamil Nadu).
Facts checked on 1 Nov 2026 against temple-trust, state endowments and tourism department pages.
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