Srikalahasti “Vayu sthala” is located 40 km Away from Tirupathi is an ancient temple and much familiar for Rahu Ketu Poojas.People who perform a pooja at the Kalahasti Temple should avoid eating non-veg, smoking, and drinking as early as possible. Pooja conducted in batches for 100 people in a big hall, lets see Srikalahasti Rahu Ketu Pooja timing in detail:
1. When will the Rahu Ketu Pooja Start at Srikalahasti temple?
The pooja starts at 6 am performed the whole day till 6 pm.
2. Which is the best time to perform Rahu Ketu Pooja?
It is good to perform in the Rahu kalam.
Srikalahasti Rahu Ketu Pooja timing and Daily Rahu kalam Times
3. How much time required to perform the pooja?
The pooja takes 30- minutes to 50 minutes to complete.
4. For what reason people perform Rahu Ketu Pooja and why?
people who have financial problems, childless couple, unmarried people and mainly who has Kala Sarpa Dosha will per perform this pooja
5. Any special dress code required for the Pooja?
No there is no restriction on dress code it is good to wear decent traditional cloths inside the temple.
6. Is there any particular day to perform this pooja?
The pooja happens on all the days, but people prefer to perform pooja on Tuesdays and Sundays, especially little crowded on these days.
7. Can I go to any other temple like Tirupathi after Rahu Ketu pooja?
No, it is advised to go home directly after the pooja.
8. what are the thing required for Rahu Ketu Pooja? Where to buy?
You don’t have to buy anything except the ticket.you can purchase tickets from counters inside the temple along with the ticket.
you will get a bag with pooja items like two Rahu and Ketu silver snakes, flowers, black and red-colored clothes, coconuts, Turmeric powder, etc
9. How to get tickets for rahu ketu pooja at srikalahasti ?Is there any option to book online ?
NO, Rahu Ketu pooja online booking is not available ,you can get tickets only in person.
10. Can we eat non-veg after completing Rahu Ketu Pooja?
No you should not take non-veg food till the next day after the Pooja.
11. What is the Ticket Cost of Rahu Ketu Pooja?
The rates starts from 300 rupees and varies based on the Madapams you choose up to 2500 rupees below is the detail
SriKalahasti Rahu Ketu Pooja Ticket Rates
12. Do Srikalahasti Devasthanam Provides Free Annadhanam?
Yes devasthanam provides afternoon meals every day from 12 pm. if you are planning to do rahu ketu pooja at srikalahasti keep this in mind hotels around the temple provides very poor food, so it is good to have Annadhanam provided by temple.
Can Rahu Ketu Pooja be performed this week ? (I.e 19-03-2020 to 22-03-2020) or is it closed due to Corona prevention?
HI Prakash ,
There no such news so far form devasthanam saying the temple is closed,but still we recommend you to stay safe and avoid travelling at this situation across country.
Hi,
I wish to visit the place in near future. Do we have to take bath in the temple before the pooja or we can bathe from home n directly visit the temple??
Secondly I am not familiar with the local language so will it be a hurdle??
Thanks
you can take bath at home and come directly to the rahu ketu pooja,language will not be a problem for rahu ketu pooja prohiths will guide you in all languages like Hindi,English ,Tamil,Telugu,kannada etc… if you are travelling for a long time it is good to book a room and get refreshed and attend