When there is Surya Grahan (Solar Eclipse) or Chandra Grahan
(Lunar Eclipse) majority of Hindu Temples remain closed. But the famous
Srikalahasti Temple in Andhra Pradesh remain open during the period. Why is
that Srikalahasti Temple remains open?
From times immemorial, Srikalahasti Temple has remained
aloof from the practice of closing the shrine during grahanam.
As per Hindu beliefs, Rahu and Ketu are believed to cast
their evil effects over the sun and moon respectively during solar and lunar
eclipse. But Rahu and ketu is worshipped in the temple.
This forms the backdrop for the firm belief that the bad
rays, if any from eclipse, will be effectively countered by Rahu and Ketu.
The temple is known for the ‘Rahu Ketu Puja’ and ‘Sarpadosha
Puja’ performed by hundreds of devotees everyday to ward off astrological
effects and also death from poisonous creatures.
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