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Kalahasteeshwara

कालहस्तीश्वर
Also known as: Kālahaśtīśvara, Srikalahasti, Wind Element Linga

About

The presiding deity of the Srikalahasti Temple in Andhra Pradesh. One of the Pancha Bhoota Stalams representing the element of wind (Vayu). Associated with the legend of the spider, snake, and elephant who worshipped the linga. A major pilgrimage site for Rahu-Ketu worship.

Attributes

Wind elementPancha BhootaRahu-KetuSpider-snake-elephant legend

Symbols

LingaWindVayuSrikalahasti temple
Consort
Parvati
Vahana (Mount)
Nandi

Associated Mantras

Om Kālahaśtīśvarāya Namaḥ
Shiva Panchakshari
Rahu-Ketu mantras

Festivals

Maha ShivaratriKarthika DeepamRahu-Ketu dosha puja

Scriptures

Shiva PuranaSkanda PuranaPancha Bhoota legends

Regions Worshipped

SrikalahastiAndhra PradeshSouth India

Iconography

Linga form. Temple located on the banks of the Swarnamukhi river. Associated with the legend of the spider's web, snake's gem, and elephant's water offerings.