India/Andhra Pradesh /Puducherry /Srikalahasti
Sahasra Linga Temple is situated on bank of the river Swarnamukhi, Srikalahasti, India. Edit
Detail InformationEdit
Sahasralinga is a pilgrimage place in the river Shalmala and is famous for being the location where around a thousand lingas which are carved on the rocks in the river bank. In fact, the name Sahasra Linga means thousand-lingas in Sanskrit. Linga is a symbol of worship of the Hindu God, Shiva and its on the auspicious day of Mahashivaratri when thousands of pilgrims visit Sahasralinga to offer their prayers to Shiva.Linga is a symbol of worship of the Hindu God, Shiva and its on the auspicious day of Mahashivaratri when thousands of pilgrims visit Sahasralinga to offer their prayers to Shiva.[2] Each lingam here has a carving of Nandi facing it. Each lingam here has a carving of Nandi facing it.
Sahasra Linga Temple, Srikalahasti
HistoryEdit
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Must SeeEdit
Attraction
Visiting TimeEdit
7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Closed OnEdit
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Best Season to VisitEdit
October to March
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning, Afternoon, Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
Minimun 30 Minute.
Ticket Required : No Edit
Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.
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Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.
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Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.
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Guide Required : No Edit
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How to ReachEdit
Taxi : Srikalahasti is well connected by a road network and national highways. The tourist will reach to Srikalahasti by taxi. the traditional Indian taxi charges of Rupees eight to twenty are charged for each Kilometre.
Bus : State owned buses ply from all nearby towns like Vijayawada, Tirupati, Bangalore, Chennai, Nayudupet and Nellore. The Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation is operating number of buses from different routes to reach Kalahasti.
Train : It has its own Railway Station named as Srikalahasti Railway Station which is connected to all the major cities of Andhra Pradesh. It is very well connected to the major cities like Chennai, Bangalore, Coimbatore, Hyderabad and Pune via Tirupati-Secunderabad Narayanadri Express, Tirupati-Adilabad Krishna Express, Tirupati-Secunderabad Padmavathy Express, Tirupati-Vishakapatnam Tirumala Express and Thiruvananthapuram Central-Hyderabad Sabari Express.
Air : Nearest airport is located at Tirupathi at a distance of 60 km from Srikalahasti. Tirupathi is connected to Madurai, Chennai, Hyderabad and Bangalore. Taxi services are available from Tirupathi to Kalahasti and the fare is about Rs. 750. Chennai International airport is the major closest airport to Srikalahasti.
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Things to CarryEdit
- Camera, Plenty of water.
Safety / WarningEdit
- Before purchasing any product confirm the price form local people.
HelplineEdit
- Police : 100.
- Fire Brigade : 101.
- Ambulance : 102.
