 Kalahasti
is an ancient temple dedicated
to Lord Siva. Kalahasti
Temple is located in the
Chitoor district and is
about 4-5 hrs drive from
Chennai. It is connected
well by road to Tirupati
as well, Tirupati airport
being the nearest airport.
It’s a common practice
to organize a one day
trip to Tirupati, Tirumala
and Kalahasti. Kalahasti
also has a railway station
where several important
trains stop. Sri
Kalahasti temple is considered
as the Kailash of the
South or Dakshin Kailash.
Lord Siva is manifested
in the form of vayu linga.
It is one of the Pancha
Bhootha shrines and is
famous for performing
Sarpadosas. Kalahasti
is located on the banks
of river Swarnamukhi.
A lot of festivals are
celebrated here of which
Sivarathri and understandably
is celebrated the most
fervor.
 Kalahasti
is also famous for its
Kalamkari art which are
paintings from beget able
dyes on cotton and silk
textiles. The hundreds
of kalamkari artistes
generate considerable
revenue for the town.
There
are several accommodation
facilities in Kalahasti
and Tirupati. Tirupati
is home to several star
and budget hotels and
its proximity to kalahasti
makes it a popular place
to stay in for Kalahasti
pilgrims. |
