History Of Srikalahasti Temple
History Of Srikalahasti Temple located 36Km from Tirupathi in Chittoor district. The inner temple is built around 5th century and the outer temple was built in 12th century About Srikalahasti Temple.
Srikalasthi temple is one of the ancient temples which enrich its importance among the holy Siva kshetras and is equally close to the famous hill temple of Lord Venkateswara at Tirupathi Epic of Srikalasthi Temple.
The Srikalasthi temple was built during pallava period and current structure was built during 11th century by Chola king Kulothunga Cholan I, II and III.
It has huge hundred pillar mantapam which was built during 16th centuryby Sri Krishnadevaraya of Vijayanagaradynasty; it is important feature of this temple Check More Information How To Reach SriKalahasti Temple
History Of Srikalahasti Temple historical location to this temple occurs in the work of “Nakkeerar”, a Tamil poet during the Tamil Sangam Dynasty. Nakkeera composed hundred stanzas to praise Srikalahasti
The Telugu poet called “Dhoorjati” one among the ashtadiggajas of Sri Krishnadevaraya’s court also composed hundred stanzas on Srikalasteeswara Check More Information Accommodation at Srikalahasti Temple
Dhoorjati has depicted many interesting stories in his “Srikalahasti Mahathyam”. The one of the devotee called “Thinna” who attain his salvation through his generous devotion.Detail Description on Rahu Ketu Pooja in Srikalahasti He is none other than Arjuna of the Mahabharata who asked for moksha to Lord Shiva and he was born as hunter to attain moksha Click here to know about the Details of Darshanam Timing And Sevas In Srikalahasti Temple.
History Of Srikalahasti Temple sacrificed his eye to lord Shiva to attain mukthi due to this sacrifice he is called as “Kannappa”– ‘Kannu’ means eye in Telugu.
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