Srikalahasti Temple Rahu Ketu Pooja Timings, Ticket Cost, and Procedure

Srikalahasti Temple Rahu Ketu Pooja Procedure and Benefits

Rahu Ketu Pooja will be performed for a group of devotees in Mandap. This Pooja can be performed as a couple or Single.

Srikalahasti Temple Rahu Ketu Pooja Dress Code

Men: White Pancha, Dhoti/Kurta, Pyjama.
Female: Saree with a blouse; Punjabi Dress with Dupatta; Chudidhar with Dupatta; Half Saree

But the temple allows devotees to wear pants and shirts.

Srikalahasti Temple Rahu Ketu Pooja Timings

Rahu Ketu Pooja is performed daily between 6:00 am and 6:00 pm. Pooja slots are available for every hour. Performing Pooja during Rahu Kaal is advisable. Sundays and Tuesdays are preferable for this pooja.

Day	Rahu Kaal Timings
Monday	7:30 am to 9:00 am
Tuesday	3:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Wednesday	12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
Thursday	1:30 pm to 3:00 pm
Friday	10:30 am to 12:00 pm
Saturday	9:00 am to 10:30 am
Sunday	4:30 pm to 6:00 pm

Rahu Keu Pooja Duration: 30 to 45 mins

Srikalahasti Rahu Ketu Pooja Price

Ticket Cost	Pooja Location	No.Of Persons
Rs.500	Outside the main temple. Near Dwajasthambham	2
Rs.750	Outside the main temple. Within the temple premises	2
Rs.1500	Outside the main temple. Near Dwajasthambham	2
Rs.2500	Inside the main temple. Kalyana Mandapam	2
Rs.5000	Inside the main temple. Sahasra Linga Temple	2

Only Pooja persons are allowed to sit in the Pooja.

Srikalahasti Rahu Ketu Pooja Rules

1. This Pooja can be performed as a single or couple only.
2. Unmarried couples cannot perform this Pooja together
3. Two Singles cannot perform this Pooja together
4. It is advisable to perform Pooja on fasting
5. One must take a head bath before performing this Pooja
6. It is advisable not to consume non-vegetarian foods for three days before and after the pooja.
7. For female devotees, Rahu Ketu Pooja can be performed 8 days after their menstrual cycle.
8. After performing this Pooja, one should not visit their friends, relatives, or other temples; they should head to their home or residence.

Best Days for Rahu Ketu Pooja

• Amavasya Day Rahu Kaal Timings
• Sunday Rahu Kaal Timings
• Tuesday Rahu Kaal Timings
• Sunday Amavasya Rahu Kaal Timings
• Sunday Amavasya Day
• Solar Lunar Eclipse Day
• Rahu Peyarchi Day
• Ketu Peyarchi Day

Srikalahasti Rahu Ketu Pooja Benefits

• Removes Dosha related to Pregnancy delay
• Removes Dosha related to marriage delay
• Career Growth
• Business Growth
• Abroad studies
• Family wellbeing
• Kala Sarpa Dosha Nivarana
• Higher Studies

Performing Rahu Ketu Pooja twice a year for effective results is advisable.

Auspicious Dates and Timings in 2024 and 2025 

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

Srikalahasti Rahu Ketu Pooja Procedure

• After purchasing the ticket from the counter, the devotee must wait for the next Pooja slot.
• The devotee must stand in line Q at the Mandapam entrance
• Pooja ticket cost includes Pooja materials and Darshan as well.
• Not required to purchase additional Pooja materials sold outside
• Temple staff will guide the devotees in the initial Pooja setup.
• The priest will run through the pooja process in four different languages, Telugu, Tamil, English, and Hindi.
• Please keep Rs.101, Rs.116, Rs.51 or other small amounts for Dakshina at the end of the Pooja.
• The devotee must deposit the silver Naga idols in the Hundi at Srikalahasteeswara Sannidhi.
• Please don’t carry Serpent Idols Home.
• The devotees can have Darshan with this Pooja ticket.
• No Prasadam will be offered for Rahu Ketu Pooja.
• The devotee can leave the premises after Darshan and drop Rahu Ketu Silver Idols in the Hundi.

Srikalahasti Rahu Ketu Pooja Ticket Booking

Online booking is not available for Rahu Ketu Pooja tickets. Tickets can be purchased at the counter for the same-day Pooja. The crowd will be high on Special days and Rahu Kaal Pooja Timings. It is advisable to reach Srikalahasti much early if planning for Rahu Kaal Pooja. Please note that it is unlimited Pooja tickets on any day. Rahu Ketu Pooja will not be performed on Sivaratri Day.

How do I reach Srikalahasti Temple?

By Air

1. The nearest airport is Tirupati which is 23 Km away.

By Train

1. The nearest railway station is at Srikalahasti, which is 3 km away.
2. Direct trains are available from Hyderabad, Bangalore and other Major cities.

By Road

1. The direct bus is available from Vijayawada, Chennai, Bangalore etc.
2. Bus frequency is high from Tirupati Bus station

Srikalahasti Rahu Ketu Pooja Contact Number

There is no separate contact number available for the Rahu Ketu Pooja section. This Pooja is performed daily and is easy to perform the Pooja.

What is the Preferable Dress Color for Rahu Ketu Pooja?

The light Blue colour is advisable for this Pooja. The pant or Shirt can be Blue. Please note that It is not mandatory to stick with blue.