Discover complete details of Rahu Ketu Pooja at Sri Kalahasti Temple — timing, ticket price, dress code, and step-by-step booking guide.
🕉️ Quick Facts – Rahu Ketu Pooja at Sri Kalahasti
| Detail | Information (Verified October 2025) |
|---|---|
| Temple Name | Sri Kalahasteeswara Temple, Sri Kalahasti, Andhra Pradesh |
| Main Deity | Lord Shiva (Sri Kalahasteeswara) & Goddess Gnana Prasunambika Devi |
| Special Pooja | Rahu Ketu Dosha Nivarana Pooja |
| Pooja Duration | 30–45 minutes |
| Daily Timings | 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Except eclipses & festivals) |
| Ideal Days | Rahu Kalam, Sundays, Tuesdays, and Amavasya |
| Ticket Cost Range | ₹500 – ₹5000 (based on seating type) |
| Dress Code | Traditional attire (no black dress) |
| Online Booking | Available at SriKalahastiTemple.org.in |
| Verification | Confirmed via Temple Office (Call Log #SKT/2025/Oct-26) |
🌞Why Devotees Perform Rahu Ketu Pooja
Sri Kalahasti Temple is one of India’s most sacred Shiva temples, known as the Kailasa of the South.
Thousands visit daily to perform Rahu Ketu Pooja, believed to remove Rahu-Ketu Dosha, Naga Dosha, and Kaal Sarpa Dosha that affect marriage, career, or peace of mind.
Unlike many temples, Sri Kalahasti is unique because the Rahu Ketu Pooja is performed even during eclipses and Amavasya, when most other temples remain closed.
For this pooja, traditional attire and basic rules must be followed. See Rules, Dress Code & Entry Guidelines for a quick checklist.
🙏 Significance of Rahu Ketu Pooja
According to astrology, Rahu and Ketu represent shadow planets that influence one’s destiny.
When they occupy sensitive houses in the horoscope, they may cause delay in marriage, childbirth, or financial problems.
The Rahu Ketu Pooja at Sri Kalahasti helps devotees overcome these planetary effects through powerful mantras and rituals performed near the Vayu Linga, one of the five Pancha Bhoota Lingas (representing air).
Performing the pooja during Rahu Kalam or on Amavasya days is considered beneficial. Read Best Time to Visit for simple guidance.
🔱 Types of Rahu Ketu Pooja Tickets & Cost (2025)
| Ticket Type | Location | Price (₹) | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Ticket | Open Mandap | 500 | Basic pooja materials & priest service |
| Special Ticket | South Hall | 750 | Closer seating + individual priest |
| VIP Ticket | North Hall | 1500 | Personalized pooja & seating near main shrine |
| Premium Ticket | Air-Conditioned Hall | 2500 | Family seating + audio guide |
| Eka Varam Pooja | Main Mandap | 5000 | Extended Rahu-Ketu dosha nivarana ritual |
Note: Children below 12 years not allowed to sit for the pooja.
📿 Step-by-Step Rahu Ketu Pooja Procedure
- Arrive Early: Reach temple 1 hour before your selected slot.
- Buy Ticket: Either online or at the temple counter.
- Collect Pooja Kit: It includes silver idols of Rahu and Ketu, flowers, camphor, and instructions.
- Temple Cleanse: Wash hands and feet at the water tap near the Rahu-Ketu mandap.
- Follow Priest’s Guidance: Sit facing north; priest will chant Rahu-Ketu Dhyana Mantras.
- Mantra Chant: Devotees repeat the mantras after the priest.
- Idol Offering: Offer milk, flowers, and betel leaves.
- Completion: Keep the silver idols in your pooja room at home after the ritual.
⏰ Pooja Timings & Best Days
- Morning Slots: 6:00 AM, 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM
- Afternoon Slots: 12:00 PM, 1:30 PM, 3:00 PM, 4:30 PM
- No pooja during: Solar or lunar eclipses (for safety reasons).
- Best Days: Rahu Kalam on Sunday, Tuesday, and Amavasya (New Moon Day).
💻 Online Booking Process
- Visit the official portal: SriKalahastiTemple.org.in
- Select “Book Rahu Ketu Pooja”.
- Choose date, ticket type, and number of persons.
- Complete payment securely (UPI/Credit/Debit).
- Receive confirmation email & QR code.
- Show QR code at the counter to receive your Pooja Kit Pass.
Tip: For Amavasya days, book at least 7 days in advance as tickets sell out quickly.
✨ Do’s and Don’ts
✅ Do wear clean traditional clothes
✅ Do chant “Om Namah Shivaya” while waiting
✅ Do keep silence inside the mandap
❌ Don’t eat non-veg or drink alcohol before pooja
❌ Don’t wear footwear inside the temple premises
🕉️ Spiritual Insight
It is said that Lord Shiva himself granted liberation to Rahu and Ketu here, symbolizing release from darkness and confusion.
When devotees sincerely perform the pooja, they experience peace of mind and spiritual clarity, as if the cosmic shadows are lifted.
Got questions about ticket counters, materials, or seating? The FAQ section answers common doubts in simple language.
❓ FAQs
Q1. Can I perform Rahu Ketu Pooja during eclipse?
👉 Yes. Sri Kalahasti is open during eclipses — it’s considered even more powerful then.
Q2. Can women perform Rahu Ketu Pooja?
👉 Yes, except during menstruation days.
Q3. Can I combine Rahu Ketu Pooja with Kala Sarpa Pooja?
👉 Yes, both can be done on the same day with priest guidance.
Q4. What should I do after pooja?
👉 Take darshan of Lord Shiva and Goddess Gnana Prasunambika Devi, then avoid visiting other temples for the day.
🌸Devotee Tip
Performing Rahu Ketu Pooja at Sri Kalahasti Temple helps remove obstacles caused by planetary doshas and brings divine grace.
For best results, perform it once every six months or on your birth star day.
🪔 Devotee Tip: Carry 1-liter milk and a coconut for offering. Avoid wearing black dress.
If you are new to this route, use the How to Reach page for road, rail, and local transport details from Tirupati and nearby cities.
Author: Vishnu < – Temple Researcher & Spiritual Blogger
Verified Today: October 26, 2025 · via Temple Office Log #SKT/2025/Oct-26