Kaleshwaram Darshan Temple lies in the heart of Telangana State and stands out as one of the prominent Shaivite Pithas. Here, two Shiva Lingas are worshipped separately, namely Kaleswara and Mukteswara. The temple opens for darshan from 6:00 AM to 12:30 PM and from 4:00 PM to 8:30 PM. The sevas of Abhishekam and Rudrabhishekam can be availed by contacting the temple through the online booking system on a payment ranging from ₹100 to ₹500. Tickets can either be bought directly from the temple or in advance by booking through online portals meant especially for Telangana temple bookings.
Visitors are requested to wear their traditional dresses—men in dhoti or kurta, and women in sarees or salwar suits. There are special lines for the elderly, disabled, and children. Fruits, flowers, and coconuts can be taken to the temple as part of the offering. The best time to visit is during the festivals of Maha Shivaratri or Karthika Masam.
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Kaleshwaram Temple Darshan Overview
Kaleshwaram is a village in Mahadevpur Mandal, Jayashankar Bhupalpally district in the Indian state of Telangana. The name “Kaleshwaram Darshan” is often interchangeably used with the name of the famous Kaleshwaram Temple.
Kaleshwaram is situated at the confluence of two rivers – the Godavari River and its tributary, the Pranahita (also called Saraswati) river. It is popularly referred to as “Southern Kashi” or the “Second Kashi” of India. It is 277 km from Hyderabad, 125 km from Karimnagar, and 115 km from Warangal. Other notable places within the vicinity include Ramagundam railway station (95 km), Godavarikhani (90 km), Parkal (75 km), and Manthani (60 km). It is also 16.5 km from the Sironcha district of Maharashtra.
Kaleshwaram is an important Shaiva pilgrimage center and one among the three Trilinga Kshetras, which are the sacred places of Lord Shiva. It houses the famous **Sri Kaleswara Mukteshwara Temple, with two Shiva Lingas on the same platform. It is an exclusive temple in which both Kaleswara and Mukteswara are worshipped; the former is first worshipped.
It is said that the temple was established by King Yamadharma. The consort of Kaleswara is Sri Sada Purna Amma, and that of Mukteswara is Sri Annapurna Amma. Very interestingly, the temple has a speciality that at the top of Mukteshwara Lingam, there are two nostrils, and it does not overflow even when water is poured; it will flow into the Godavari river, which lies 1 kilometer from the temple.
Another triangular form in the temple is called Yamakonam and whoever passes through without touching one’s head is prawn from the god Yama. Another strange feature-the stone Nandi facing the temple. Nandi faces south during Dakshinayanam and north during Uttarayanam.
This temple is also supposed to be a place of five rivers confluence- Vadara, Vainya, Pranitha, Godavari and Saraswati. It is said to be the Triveni Sangam – where the waters of rivers Godavari, Pranahita, and Saraswati converge.
To this temple complex are added other shrines for Mahakali, Mahalakshmi, Mahasaraswati, Lord Brahma, Surya and Sri Rama. Not too far from here is the temple of Adi Mukteswara.
Temple Legend (Sthalapurana):
It is said that the Brahmin maiden Gautami, after seeing the Kashi Kshetra on the banks of the Ganges, did penance here. As an empowerment of her reveres and devotion, Lord Shiva blessed her and appeared in two forms, creating two Shiva Lingas in this place, which leads to the unique dual worship found in Kaleshwaram today.
Kaleshwaram Darshan Temple Seva and Darshan Timings:
| Seva/Darshan | Timing |
|---|---|
| Suprabhatha Seva | 4:30 AM to 5:30 AM |
| Abhishekam | 5:30 AM to 6:30 AM |
| Darshanam (Morning) | 7:00 AM to 12:30 PM |
| Shiva Kalyanam | 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM |
| Anna Puja and Maha Nivedana | 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM |
| Dwara Bhandanam (Temple Closed) | 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM |
| Darshanam (Evening) | 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Pradoshakala Puja | 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM |
| Dwara Bhandanam (Temple Closed) | 8:00 PM |
Kaleshwaram Darshan Shiva Temple Abhishekam Timings
Here is a table with the Abhishekam timings for Kaleshwaram Shiva Temple:
| Abhishekam Details | Day | Timing/ Schedule |
|---|---|---|
| Morning Abhishekam (Abhishekam to Swamy Varu) | Daily | 05:30 to 06:30 |
| Abhishekam in Garbha Griha | Mon to Sun | 07:00 to 13:30 |
| Mahanyasa Purvaka Rudrabhishekam | Monday | 05:00 to 06:00 |
| Subramanya Swamy Abhishekam | Tuesday | 06:00 AM Onwards |
| Parvathi Devi, Saraswathi Devi Abhishekam | Tuesday | 06:00 to 07:00 |
| Anjaneya Swamy Abhishekam | Tuesday & Saturday | 08:00 |
| Surya Narayana Swamy Abhishekam | Sunday | 06:00 AM |
| Evening Abhishekam | Daily | 15:30 to 18:00 |
Kaleshwaram Darshan Temple Daily Pooja Timings and Fees
| Pooja/Seva | Frequency | Fee (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Laksha Patri Puja (must inform a week prior) | Daily | 6000/- |
| Shiva Kalyanam | Daily | 1000/- |
| Mahanyasa Rudrabhishekam | Daily | 1200/- |
| Satyanarayana Swamy Vratham | Daily | 100/- |
| Kala Sarpa Dosha Nivarana Puja | Daily | 600/- |
| Navagraha (Shani) Puja | Daily | 300/- |
| Abhishekam | Daily | 1000/- |
| Abhishekam (in Mandapam) | Daily | 300/- |
| Anna Puja | Daily | 200/- |
| Laksha Vathula (Lighting Lamps) | Daily | 200/- |
| Navagraha Homam | Daily | 800/- |
Saraswathi Matha Temple
| Pooja/Seva | Fee (INR) |
|---|---|
| Akshara Sweekaram | 200/- |
| Vodi Biyyam | 50/- |
Vahana Pujas
| Vehicle Type | Fee (INR) |
|---|---|
| Lorry or Tractor | 200/- |
| Car or Jeep | 200/- |
| Scooter or Cycle | 100/- |
Kaleshwaram Temple Shaswatha Sevas and Fees
| Shaswatha Seva | Frequency | Fee (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Shaswatha Nitya Abhishekam | Daily | 18,000/- |
| Shaswatha Nityanna Puja | Daily | 10,116/- |
| Shaswatha Shiva Kalyanam | Once in a year | 2,116/- |
| Shaswatha Puja | Once in a year | 2,116/- |
Kaleshwaram Darshan 2024 FAQs
What are the darshan timings at Kaleshwaram Temple in 2024?
Darshan is available from 6:00 AM to 12:30 PM and from 4:00 PM to 8:30 PM every day.
What is the cost of Kaleshwaram darshan tickets?
Regular darshan is free, but special darshan and sevas may cost between ₹100 to ₹500.
Can we bring offerings to the temple?
Yes, you can bring fruits, flowers, and coconuts as offerings for the puja.
What is the significance of the two Shiva Lingas at Kaleshwaram Temple?
The temple is unique as it has two Shiva Lingas, Kaleswara and Mukteswara, which are worshipped on the same platform.