Srikalahasti dress code for Darshan, Rahu Ketu Pooja and Abhishekam

Srikalahasti dress code for Rahu Ketu Kala Sarpa Dosha Nivarana Pooja, Special Entry Darshan and Pooja Procedure

Darshan Type	Dress Code	Details
Normal Darshan	Any decent outfit	–
Special Entry Darshan	Any decent outfit	–
Rahu Ketu Kala Sarpa Dosha Pooja	Traditional Dress Preferable	As of now, there is no restriction
Abhishekam	Any decent outfit	–

As of now, there is no restriction on the Dress Code for Pooja and Darshan. But the display boards are placed in the temple premises which highlights the traditional dress code for Special Poojas.

1. Temple Timings: 5:00 am – 9:00 pm
2. Darshan Timings: 6:30 am – 8:30 pm.
3. Darshan Duration: 60 – 90 mins.
4. Rahu Ketu Pooja Duration: 30 to 45 mins.

Srikalahasti dress code for Rahu Ketu Kala Sarpa Dosha Pooja

• Men can wear Jean and Shirt for the Rahu Ketu Kala Sarpa Dosha Nivarana Pooja.
• Female devotees can wear any decent outfit. It is advisable to wear the traditional dress code for these special Poojas.
• It is said that blue is preferable for Rahu/Ketu Bhagavan Pooja.
• Wearing a blue-colored pant, a shirt, a Carry kerchief, a churidar, / dupatta is preferable during this Pooja.
• Notice Boards were placed in the temple premises to follow the traditional dress code.
• Shoe-keeping and mobile depositing centers are available at the South Gopuram entrance and the main temple entrance.

Srikalahasti Temple dress code for Darshan

1. Sarva Darshan and Special Darshan tickets are available at this temple
2. Sarva Darshan (Free Darshan) usually takes long hours during weekends and on special days.
3. There is no restriction on the Dress Code. But dress code must be decent enough.
4. Night pants/ Lungi/ Shorts/ Skirts/ Nighties may not be allowed during Darshan

Srikalahasti Temple Dress Code for Nithya Kalyanam and Rudrabhishekam

1. Male devotee: Must wear Dhoti. The vest must be removed during the Seva. Wearing Upper cloth is allowed.
2. Female Devotee: Must wear Saree/ Half Saree/ Chudidhar with Dupatta
3. Child: Any decent outfit

Srikalahasti Dress Code for KumKum Archana, Rudra Homam and Chandi Homam

1. Male devotee: Must wear Dhoti. The vest must be removed during the Seva. Wearing Upper cloth is allowed.
2. Female Devotee: Must wear a saree, half saree, or chudidar with Dupatta
3. Child: Any decent outfit

Srikalahasti Temple Darshan Rules

1. Mobile phones are not allowed inside temple premises.
2. Wearing Footwear is not allowed on the temple premises.
3. There is no photography on the temple premises. Mobile phones, cameras, and other electronic gadgets will be deposited outside the temple.
4. Depositing Counter charges Rs.5 per mobile and Rs.5 for the footwear.
5. Luggage depositing Lockers are available at the Gopuram entrance.
6. Rs.50, Rs.100, Rs.200 tickets are available for Darshan.

Please note that the crowd will be high on Masa Sivaratri days, Sivaratri festival days, Amavasya days, Grahanam days, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Karthika Masam days.

Auspicious Days for Rahu Ketu pooja

Month	Date	Day	Timings
Apr 2024	8Apr	Monday	7.30 am to 9.00 am
May 2024	8May	Wednesday	12.00 pm to 1.30 pm
Jun 2024	6Jun	Thursday	1.30 pm to 3.00 pm
Jul 2024	5Jul	Friday	10.30 am to 12.00 pm
Aug 2024	4Aug	Sunday	4.30 pm to 6.00 pm
Sep 2024	2Sep	Monday	7.30 am to 9.00 am
Oct 2024	2Oct	Wednesday	12.00 pm to 1.30 pm
Nov 2024	1Nov	Friday	10.30 am to 12.00 pm
Dec 2024	1Dec	Sunday	4.30 pm to 6.00 pm
Dec 2024	30Dec	Monday	7.30 am to 9.00 am
Jan 2025	29Jan	Wednesday	12.00 pm to 1.30 pm
Feb 2025	28Feb	Friday	10.30 am to 12.00 pm
Mar 2025	29Mar	Saturday	9.00 am to 10.30 am