Sri Kalahasti Temple Prasadam & Official Shops

Explore official prasadam, temple shops, and donation counters at Sri Kalahasti Temple. Find authentic items, Annadanam details, and pooja materials.

Every visit to Sri Kalahasti Temple is incomplete without receiving the divine Prasadam and sacred items from the temple’s official counters.
Prasadam here is considered a blessing from Lord Kalahasteeswara — symbolizing purity, prosperity, and spiritual strength.

The temple administration maintains official prasadam counters and shops inside and outside the temple premises to ensure devotees receive authentic, hygienically prepared offerings.

🍛 Temple Prasadam Overview

Prasadam means “the grace of God”. At Sri Kalahasti Temple, every devotee receives prasadam after darshan or pooja.
It is prepared daily using traditional methods and distributed through official counters supervised by temple staff.

✨ Types of Prasadam Offered

🪔 Note: Prasadam distribution is free for all devotees, and additional packets can be purchased at nominal rates from official counters only.

🏵️ Special Prasadam for Rahu–Ketu Pooja Devotees

Devotees performing the Rahu–Ketu Dosha Nivarana Pooja receive a unique prasadam kit containing:

• Dry coconut
• Vibhuti (sacred ash)
• Kumkum (vermillion)
• Bilva leaves
• Camphor packet
• Rahu–Ketu silver serpents (if purchased)

This prasadam symbolizes the removal of doshas and blessings for peace, marriage, and success.

After the pooja, devotees must visit the main sanctum and accept theertham (holy water) before leaving the temple.

🍽️ Annaprasadam (Free Food Service)

The temple provides Nitya Annadanam (Daily Free Meals) to all devotees visiting the temple.

🍚 Menu Highlights

Typical meal includes rice, sambar, pulihora, rasam, and curd — all cooked with devotion using temple kitchen facilities.

All food is served free of cost, and volunteers help maintain discipline and cleanliness during distribution.

“Feeding devotees is feeding the Divine — Annadanam is Mahadanam.”

🛍️ Official Temple Shops

To maintain authenticity and quality, the temple runs several official sales counters and souvenir shops within the premises.

🏠 Official Temple Shop Locations

🧧 Popular Temple Souvenirs

Devotees can buy blessed temple items as keepsakes or gifts for loved ones.

Some popular souvenirs include:

• Rudraksha & Tulasi malas
• Silver Rahu–Ketu idols
• Lord Kalahasteeswara and Goddess Gnana Prasunambika photo frames
• Brass diyas and copper kalashas
• Vibhuti & kumkum packets with temple seal
• 3D printed temple gopuram idols

All items are officially certified and priced affordably.

🚫 Beware of Unauthorized Vendors

Devotees are advised to avoid buying prasadam or pooja items from outside street vendors, as these are often not approved by the Devasthanam.

Look for the “Devasthanam Authorized Shop” signboard before making any purchases.

Only items bought from official counters are considered Shuddha (pure) and spiritually blessed.

💰 Donation & Hundi Counters

Devotees wishing to contribute to temple welfare can do so through official donation counters:

• Annadanam Donations – for daily meals to devotees
• Temple Maintenance Fund – for lighting, cleanliness, and infrastructure
• Relief Donations – for cultural and educational programs

Receipts are provided for all donations, and the amount goes directly to Sri Kalahasti Devasthanam funds.

📜 Additional Facilities Near Shops

• Drinking water points
• Sitting benches for elderly devotees
• Restrooms near the east corridor
• Cloakroom near the prasadam counter
• Recycling bins for prasadam waste

All areas are maintained under CCTV surveillance and cleaned regularly.

🕒 Timings of Counters

Timings may extend on festival days and special occasions.