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Srikalahasti - Srikalahasteeshwarar

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Meditation: I meditate on the Linga of
Srikalahasteeshwarar which was worshipped in the various yugas starting from Vayu in Maha Kailasha on the peak of Sivanandaikanilaya; which was worshipped by spider Sri; Sri finally attaining salvation by worshipping that Linga; which was worshipped by serpent Kala and elephant Hasti; Kala and Hasti finally attaining salvation by worshipping that Linga.
(Srikalahasteeshwara Sthalapurana)
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Srikalahasteeshwarar: Srikalahasteeshwarar temple of
Srikalahasti is a
Pancha Bhoota Sthalam associated with the element of
Vayu (Air or Wind). It is also a
Paadal Petra Sthalam whose glory is sung by the Nayanmars. The legend of
Srikalahasteeshwarar is mentioned in
Srikalahasteeshwara Sthalapurana.
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Worship of Lord Shiva by Vayu: According to the legend, the Linga by first worshipped by
Vayu during Kritayuga in Maha Kailasha on the peak of Sivanandaikanilaya.
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Worship of Lord Shiva by spider Sri: In Tretayuga the Linga was worshipped by
spider Sri;
Sri finally attaining salvation by worshipping that Linga.
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Worship of Lord Shiva by serpant Kala and elephant Hasti: In Tretayuga the Linga was also worshipped by
serpent Kala and elephant Hasti;
Kala and Hasti finally attaining salvation by worshipping that Linga.
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Kanappa Nayanar: Srikalahasti is also the place where Kanappa Nayanar worshipped Lord Shiva.
• Srikalahasteeshwarar temple is located in the
Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh.
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