Check Sri Kalahasti Temple Calendar 2026 with festival and pooja dates. Includes Maha Shivaratri, Brahmotsavam, and Karthika Deepotsavam schedule.
The Sri Kalahasti Temple Calendar 2026 serves as a complete guide for devotees planning their visits, sevas, and poojas throughout the year.
Dedicated to Lord Kalahasteeswara (Shiva as Vayu Linga) and Goddess Gnana Prasunambika Devi, this calendar provides important festival days, pooja schedules, Amavasya and Pournami details, and auspicious occasions for performing the sacred Rahu–Ketu Pooja.
It helps pilgrims plan their darshan and spiritual journey with convenience, devotion, and accuracy.
📅 Overview of 2026 Temple Calendar
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Temple Name | Sri Kalahasteeswara Swamy Temple |
| Location | Sri Kalahasti, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh |
| Main Deity | Lord Shiva (Vayu Linga) |
| Sub Deity | Goddess Gnana Prasunambika Devi |
| Timings | 5:30 AM – 9:00 PM (Daily) |
| Main Festivals | Maha Shivaratri, Brahmotsavam, Karthika Deepotsavam, Navaratri |
| Most Auspicious Days | Pradosha Vratam, Amavasya, Pournami |
| Best Seva | Rahu–Ketu Pooja (performed daily) |
🛕 Daily Temple Schedule (Standard Year-Round)
| Seva / Pooja | Timing |
|---|---|
| Temple Opening | 5:30 AM |
| Suprabhata Seva | 5:30 AM – 6:00 AM |
| Abhishekam & Alankaram | 6:00 AM – 7:30 AM |
| Rahu–Ketu Pooja Sessions | 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Archana / Arati | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Annadanam (Free Lunch) | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM |
| Evening Pooja & Deeparadhana | 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM |
| Temple Closing | 9:00 PM |
(Timings remain standard throughout the year and may extend during festivals.)
🌕 Monthly Highlights – Sri Kalahasti Temple Calendar 2026
| Month | Major Festivals & Events |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | Arudra Darshanam (Jan 11), Pradosha Pooja, Sankranti Pooja |
| February 2026 | Maha Shivaratri (Feb 17), Rudrabhishekam, Special Annadanam |
| March 2026 | Annual Brahmotsavam Begins (Mar 13–24), Rathotsavam, Teppotsavam |
| April 2026 | Pradosha Pooja, Hanuman Jayanthi (Apr 9) |
| May 2026 | Akshaya Tritiya (May 7), Narasimha Jayanthi |
| June 2026 | Pradosha Vratam, Aani Utsavam |
| July 2026 | Aadi Krithika (Jul 23), Subrahmanya Homam |
| August 2026 | Nagula Chavithi, Varalakshmi Vratham, Vinayaka Chaturthi |
| September 2026 | Mahalaya Amavasya, Navaratri Starts (Sep 28) |
| October 2026 | Navaratri (Sep 28 – Oct 6), Vijaya Dashami (Oct 6), Pournami Deepam |
| November 2026 | Karthika Deepotsavam (Nov 24), Pradosha Pooja, Pournami Rahu–Ketu Seva |
| December 2026 | Arudra Darshanam (Dec 31), Margazhi Special Abhishekam |
(Dates are based on traditional Panchangam and may slightly vary as per lunar calendar.)
🌑 Amavasya & Pournami Rahu–Ketu Pooja Dates (2026)
These days are considered most powerful for performing the Rahu–Ketu Dosha Nivarana Pooja at Sri Kalahasti Temple.
| Month | Amavasya (New Moon) | Pournami (Full Moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | Jan 29 | Jan 14 |
| February | Feb 28 | Feb 13 |
| March | Mar 29 | Mar 14 |
| April | Apr 28 | Apr 12 |
| May | May 27 | May 12 |
| June | Jun 26 | Jun 10 |
| July | Jul 25 | Jul 9 |
| August | Aug 24 | Aug 8 |
| September | Sep 22 | Sep 6 |
| October | Oct 22 | Oct 6 |
| November | Nov 20 | Nov 5 |
| December | Dec 20 | Dec 4 |
Devotees performing pooja on these days gain maximum benefit for Graha Dosha relief and ancestral blessings.
🌺 Annual Temple Festivals 2026
| Festival Name | Month / Dates (2026) | Significance |
|---|---|---|
| Maha Shivaratri | February 17 | All-night worship of Lord Shiva with Rudrabhishekam |
| Brahmotsavam | March 13–24 | 12-day divine festival with vahana processions |
| Rathotsavam (Car Festival) | March 22 | Chariot procession through temple streets |
| Teppotsavam (Float Festival) | March 23 | Deity taken on float in Swarnamukhi River |
| Navaratri Utsavam | Sep 28 – Oct 6 | Celebrations for Goddess Prasunambika Devi |
| Karthika Deepotsavam | November 24 | Festival of Lamps – temple illuminated with diyas |
| Arudra Darshanam | December 31 | Celebration of Lord Nataraja’s cosmic dance |
🕕 Important Monthly Poojas & Observances
- Pradosha Pooja – Twice a month (Trayodashi evening)
- Sankatahara Chaturthi – Every month after Pournami
- Somavara Vratam – All Mondays of Karthika Masam
- Ekadasi Pooja – Twice a month for Vishnu devotees
- Special Rahu–Ketu Poojas – On Amavasya & Pournami
📿 Special Sevas During 2026
| Seva Name | Recommended Month | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Rahu–Ketu Dosha Nivarana Pooja | Every month | Planetary dosha removal |
| Rudrabhishekam | February, March | Peace and prosperity |
| Laksha Deepa Seva | November | Karthika Deepam offering |
| Maha Annadanam | Any festival day | Spiritual merit and blessings |
🛕 Temple Opening Timings (All Year)
- Morning: 5:30 AM – 1:00 PM
- Evening: 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Rahu–Ketu Pooja Timings: Every hour from 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Darshan Duration: Average 30–45 minutes (off-peak), 2–3 hours (festival days)
🧘 Tips for Devotees Visiting in 2026
✅ Check major festival dates in advance to avoid heavy crowd.
✅ Book accommodation early during Maha Shivaratri and Brahmotsavam.
✅ Follow dress code – traditional Indian attire.
✅ Participate in Annadanam Seva for spiritual merit.
✅ Plan travel from Tirupati (36 km) – buses and trains available every 30 minutes.
