Srikalahasti Temple
UPSC Reference Category: GS Paper I – Art & Culture | Temple Architecture | Tourism
Location
Srikalahasti, Andhra Pradesh
Presiding Deity
Lord Shiva — Srikalahasteeswara
Pancha Bhoota Sthala
The temple represents:
Vayu / Air
It is one of the five major Shiva temples associated with the five elements.
| Element | Important Temple |
|---|---|
| Earth | Ekambareswarar, Kanchipuram |
| Water | Jambukeswarar, Tiruchirappalli |
| Fire | Arunachaleswarar, Tiruvannamalai |
| Air | Srikalahasti |
| Space | Chidambaram |
Other Importance
- Famous for Rahu-Ketu rituals.
- Major pilgrimage centre.
- Different from Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD).
A ₹114.06 crore proposal under the PRASAD scheme for pilgrim/tourist amenities was reported in August 2026.
Key Pointer
Srikalahasti → Andhra Pradesh → Shiva → Vayu → Pancha Bhoota
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