A clear step-by-step guide to booking your Rahu Ketu Pooja tickets at Sri Kalahasti Temple —online and offline options, cost, best practices.

How to Book Rahu Ketu Pooja Tickets Online for Sri Kalahasti

🕉️ Quick Facts – Booking Overview

🌸 Introduction

Booking your Rahu Ketu Pooja at Sri Kalahasti is an important part of your pilgrimage. Doing it with clarity ensures a smooth and sanctified experience. While you may wish to book online, as of 2025 there is uncertainty if full online booking is available. Many pilgrims still book at the temple counter. This guide will show you both ideal online steps (if available) and offline counter steps, so you are prepared.

🧾 Step-by-Step: Online Booking Process (If Available)

1. Visit the official temple page or Andhra Pradesh sub-portal for temple bookings.
2. Register or login with your mobile number or email.
3. Select “Sri Kalahasteeswara Temple” from the list of temples.
4. Select “Rahu Ketu Pooja” in the pooja menu or seva section.
5. Choose your date & time slot (e.g., 6:00 AM, 7:30 AM, etc).
6. Select ticket type: ₹500 / ₹750 / ₹1500 / ₹2500 etc.
7. Pay online using UPI / card / net-banking.
8. You will receive a confirmation slip / QR code. Print or screenshot it.
9. On arrival at temple, present the confirmation + ID at pooja counter.
10. Collect your pooja kit or wristband and enter the pooja hall.

✅ Tip: If online booking appears available, book at least 3–7 days ahead, especially for Amavasya or festival days.

🔍 Step-by-Step: Offline Booking at Temple Counter

Since many sources indicate the online facility may not be available, here’s how to do counter booking:

1. Arrive at Sri Kalahasti early (before 6 AM recommended).
2. Locate the Rahu Ketu Pooja ticket counter inside temple premises.
3. Choose your ticket category based on budget and seating.
4. Provide your name and ID proof (Aadhaar or similar).
5. Pay cash or card at the counter.
6. You’ll receive a physical ticket / token indicating your slot.
7. Report to the pooja hall at least 15-20 minutes before scheduled time.
8. After pooja, you may proceed for darshan of Lord Kalahasteeswara.

⚠️ Important Booking Tips & Reminders

• If online booking is shown but later unavailable, always confirm with temple helpline before payment.
• Do not pay third-party agents with promises of “guaranteed tickets” unless verified by temple.
• Keep printout or screenshot of confirmation; sometimes network issues occur.
• On counter booking days, be early — popular slots fill fast.
• Arrive with traditional dress, fresh mind, and gear for pooja.
• Check ticket inclusions: sometimes certain categories include silver idols or premium hall.
• Retain your ticket after pooja — for record and prasadam collection.

🙏 What to Do After Booking

• Take a head bath or freshen up if possible.
• Wear traditional attire.
• Reach temple 10-15 minutes before slot.
• Carry minimal luggage to avoid delays.
• After pooja, keep the silver idols given (if any) in your home pooja room.

🧘‍♂️ Why Advance Booking Matters

• Guarantees your slot for the ritual rather than waiting long.
• Enables choose of better seating/ticket category.
• Lesser stress means more devotion during pooja.
• Especially important during peak days like Amavasya, eclipse, or major festivals.

Booking the Rahu Ketu Pooja at Sri Kalahasti is straightforward when you’re aware of the process and options.
Whether you manage to book online or at the counter, the key is timely arrival, proper documentation, and sincere devotion.
May your Darshan be free of worry, and your ritual bring deep spiritual peace.

📚 References

1. “Rahu Ketu Pooja Timings & Tickets” – templetimings.in (Temple Timings)
2. “Now a registered user can book 30 days in advance” – TTDSevaOnline guide (TTD Seva Online)
3. “Online booking not available for Rahu Ketu Pooja” – APTourism portal (apttourism.com)

Author: Nadamuni – Temple Researcher & Spiritual Blogger
Verified Today: October 27, 2025
Version: 1.0

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