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Town in Andhra Pradesh, India
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Srikalahasti is located near the pilgrimage town of Tirupati in southern Andhra Pradesh, and is visited by thousands of pilgrims. This temple is also associated with Rahu and Ketu of the nine grahams or celestial bodies in the Indian astrological scheme, also known as the moon's nodes in astronomical terms.
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Srikalahasteeswara temple
Sri Kalahasti is one of the five Panchaboota Sthallas i.e. place representing one of the five elements of nature. Kalahasti represents Vayu (Wind). The temple itself is a magnificent and large complex though not large enough to get lost in ! There are no meal breaks and the temple is kept open continuously throughout the day. The temple is also open to all - regardless of nationality, religious background, etc.
Lord Ganapathi in a temple below the earth.
By rail
There is a railway station at Sri Kalahasthi. There are trains from Hyderabad, Vijayawada and Kolkata.
By bus
It takes about 5 hours by road to get to Tirupati from Bangalore. Both KSRTC and APSRTC operate buses during the day and night.
By car
You can travel either from Chennai-Tada-Kalahasti or Chennai-Tirutani-Renigunda-Kalahasti from Chennai(110 km)
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