History, Significance, Timings, Aadi Krithika Festival, Puja and Travel Guide of Srikalahasti
Sri Subrahmanya Swamy Temple is solely dedicated to the Lord Murugan also known as Lord Kartikeya – son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, in the middle of the town Srikalahasti, Andhra Pradesh, thus easily accessible by road. Devotee has to climb around 150 steps to reach the temple for the Darshan of the Lord Murugan. The hill on which the temple is built is called Vignanagiri. The temple has one of the best carvings in India and visitors are very attracted to the surrounding when they step up to the temple.
The temple celebrates Aadi Krithika festival for eight days and its one of the key attraction in devotee. The temple is decorated with flowers and lighted with the Diya’s. The temple is fill with the chaos dancing in music. On the last day of the festival three chariots carrying idols of Lord Subrahmanya and his consorts Sri Valli and Devasena are taken outside the temple and driven through the town much like a procession. The Aadi Krithika festival concludes with Theppotsavam and Kalyanotsavam that are observed on 7th and 8th day respectively. The Major festival of Aadi Krithika holds a lot of importance for the people of the town as well as for the devotees of Lord Murugan in large numbers to participate in the various festivities.
How to reach Sri Subrahmanya Swamy Temple, Srikalahasti: The nearest airport is Tirupati Airport at just 25 km where tourist can get daily flights from all major cities like Hyderabad, Delhi, Bangalore etc. Sri Kalahasthi has railway station where tourist can get train from all major cities including Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Kolkata etc. The closest major railway junction is at Renigunta at just 25 km from srikalahasthi. Srikalahasti is very well connected via road with all major town of Andhra Pradesh where lot of buses, private vehicle are available to serve tourist and devotee.
