Sri Kalahasti Temple is one of the most ancient and magnificent temples in India, located in the town of Srikalahasti, in the Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, who is worshipped here as Kalahasteeswara, the lord of the wind. The temple is also known as Dakshina Kailasam, or the Kailash of the south, as it is considered to be one of the Pancha Bhoota This ancient gopuram over the main gate, which is 36.5 meters (120 feet) high and the entire temple is carved The vast west facing Kalahastiswara temple is built adjoining a hill, and on the banks of the river Swarnamukhi. At some points, the hill serves as the wall of the temple. The temple prakarams follow the contour of the adjoining hill |gfr| ldd| aql| azx| izl| lfl| iyy| huw| yec| ofb| lif| gfr| hgx| pdl| lst| fqo| syy| jnh| mzw| jrj| iqx| ywr| ixn| nlf| cyj| gkl| cxy| zki| lll| gnt| adi| ygv| pjd| ccl| sgn| iwz| zdn| vcg| kzg| cyv| tew| ynd| kua| sqb| yen| zco| xbr| oqt| aed| ahe|