Kannappa Temple - History, Timings & Entry Fee

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Distance (From Srikalahasthi Bus Station): 2 Kms

Trip Duration (Including Travel): 1 Hour

Transportation Options: Walk/Trek

Travel Tips: None

At a distance of 2 Kms from Sri Kalahasti Bus Station, Kannappa Temple is situated on the south hill near main Srikalahasti Temple. This is the shrine of Kannabeswara, built in the memory of Sage Kannappa, who offered an eye to Lord Shiva. When he tried to offer his other eye as well, the Lord mercifully stopped him.

Chaturmukeswaram Temple can be also found here as a linga with four faces. Timings: 6 AM to 6:30 PM.