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	Srikalahasti
		Kalahasti is a town in Chittoor District of Andhra Pradesh.
		The main Lingam in Kalahasti is in the shape of the trunk of an elephant with tusks on either side and the figure of the spider at the bottom.
		The devotional legend of Siva bhakta Kannappan is interwoven with the Kalahasti Puranam.
	www.chennaionline.com /hotelsandtours/Placesofworship/2006/01temple74.asp (619 words)

	Sree Kalahasti - One of the Pancha Bhoota Shrines of Shiva
		The Telugu poem 'Sri Kalahasti Satakam' explains the traditions associated with this temple.Muthuswamy Deekshitar, one of the foremost composers in the Karnatic Music Tradition has sung the glory of this temple in his kriti 'Sree Kaalahasteesa'.
		The present structure of the temple is a foundation of the Cholas of the 10th century, as testified by inscriptions; improvements and additions were made during the subsequent years of the Chola rulers of Tamilnadu and the Vijayanagar emperors.
		The Manikanteswarar temple, also in Kalahasti dates back to the period of Raja Raja Chola I (early 11th century), and it was reconstructed in stone in 1196 by Kulottunga III.
	www.templenet.com /Andhra/kalahasti.html (757 words)

	Durga devi and lemon Vilakus on Tuesday - Ammas.com Ask Agent™ : Ask questions, Seek advice, Ask an expert
		Kalahasti is the Pancha bhootha sthalam and Lord Shiva is residing their in the form of air or wind.This is why even now you can see in the moola stahanam 2 deepam will be lighted and 1 will always be flickering in the presence of wind(God)while the other stays still.
		Kalahasti temple is a famous Siva temple, and is said to be the site where Kannappa, one of the 63 Saivite Nayanars, was ready to offer his last remaining eye to cover blood flowing from the Siva linga before the Lord stopped him and granted mukti.
		Kalahasti is one of the Panchabhoota Stalams signifying the 5 elements, 1) wind (Kalahasti), 2) water (Tiruvanaikka), 3) fire (Tiruvannamalai), 4) earth (Kanchipuram) and 5) space (Chidambaram) that Siva embodies.
	www.ammas.com /topics/Spirituality/a115257.html (1071 words)

	Kalahasti - Wikitravel
		Kalahasti is located near the pilgrimage town of Tirupati and is visited by thousands of pilgrims.
		A one day trip from Chennai is also possible, as Kalahasti is well connected by road with Tirupati and with Chennai and is only a four to five hour drive from Chennai.
		Kalahasti town is otherwise modern and well-equipped with all facilities for the intrepid tourist/pilgrim !!!
	wikitravel.org /en/Kalahasti (1146 words)

	Indian Heritage - Painting - Kalamkari
		The art of painting using organic dyes on cloth was popular in several parts of India, but this style of Kalamkari flourished at Kalahasti (80 miles north of Chennai) and at Masulipatnam (200 miles east of Hyderabad).
		In Masulipatnam, the weavers were involved in the block printing art, while at Kalahasti, the Balojas (a caste involved in making bangles) took to this art.
		The Kalahasti tradition which developed in the temple region mostly concentrated on themes form Hindu mythology, epics (Ramayana, Mahabharatha), images of Gods and heroes.
	www.saigan.com /heritage/painting/kalamkri.html (388 words)

	Kalahasti and Sarpa Dosham - Sify.com
		Kalahasti in Andhra Pradesh in south India has been well known for centuries for the shanti sarpa dosham represented by Rahu and Ketu in a horoscope.
		In Tamil sources of the second century BC there is a reference to the south Indian pilgrimage, Kalahasti, a small town on the Gudur-Renigunta section of the South Central Railway, in the Chittor district Andhra Pradesh.Referred to as Dakshina Kailasam, where all human beings attain salvation or mukti.
		The great tradition has existed for thousands of years which is why Kalahasti is referred to as a rare pilgrimage which one must visit to enjoy the blessings of the Lord and get relief from worldly agonies.
	sify.com /astrology/fullstory.php?id=14390588 (1331 words)

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		Vidyasagar Kalahasti, M.D. Dr. Vidyasagar Kalahasti is a staff cardiologist in the Cleveland Clinic Department of Cardiovascular Medicine.
		Kalahasti's specialty interests are in general cardiology, cardiac catheterization and coronary artery disease.
		A native of India, Dr. Kalahasti received his medical degree from the University of Health Sciences Sri Venkateswara Medical College in Tirupati, A.P., India, graduating with distinction, and receiving honors in biochemistry, pharmacology, forensic medicine, ophthalmology and social and preventive medicine.
	www.eclevelandclinic.org /displayPhysician.jsp?display=/static-html/profiles/kalahastiv.htm (177 words)

	The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - Education Tribune
		The wife of a worker, killed by his compatriot in Kuwait, chose to take pity on the killer’s wife and children, and despite her own distress, magnanimously gave her pardon to save the convicted man from the jaws of imminent death.
		The story goes thus: Palavalli Sekhar (38) and Shaik Mahboob Basha (39), both from the temple town of Sri Kalahasti, 30 km north of the famous pilgrim centre Tirupati, were bosom friends.
		She did not accept a single rupee when she put her signature on November 19 on the paper the local Revenue Divisional Officer brought to her, giving her consent for pardon.
	www.tribuneindia.com /2006/20061224/society.htm (1861 words)

	Chennai - Tirupati - Welcome to Business Standard Motoring
		Chennai - Tada - Kalahasti - Renigunta - Tirupati - Renigunta - Tirutani - Tirvallur - Chennai
		The road to Kalahasti was too narrow, but comparatively better than I came last time.
		If you are not planning to go to Kalahasti take Tirutani route which is quicker to Tirupathi.
	www.bsmotoring.com /oldsite/roads/100.htm (264 words)

	Kalamkari Art - contemporary kalamkari textiles from Sri Kalahasti, Andhra Pradesh
		The exact nascence of kalamkari in Sri Kalahasti is unknown, however, textual resources indicate that the art form flourished throughout the Deccan plateau between the 13th and 19th centuries CE due to extensive textile trading that occurred along the Coromandel Coast.
		Sri Kalahasti was most likely established as a kalamkari center due to its close proximity to a constant supply of clean, flowing water (a necessary component to kalamkari production), found in the River Swarnamurki that runs through the town.
		The ebb and flow of kalamkari popularity continues to plague the artistic community at Sri Kalahasti, however at the moment there is an upsurge in interest in the art form by designers, NGOs and entrepreneurs living and working in nearby cities.
	www.kalamkariart.org /index.php?id=2&type=txt (870 words)

	Giuliani recounts 9/11 agony at Moussaoui trial / 'Every day, I think about it,' former N.Y. mayor testifies
		The last witness at the hearing Thursday was Chanda Shekhar Kalahasti of India.
		He told how his sister, Prassana, had married and moved to Los Angeles with her new husband, Vamsi.
		Kalahasti flew to Los Angeles and found a note she left.
	www.sfgate.com /cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/c/a/2006/04/07/MNGS9I51E21.DTL&type=printable (820 words)

	Kalamkari Art - contemporary kalamkari textiles from Sri Kalahasti, Andhra Pradesh
		Through regular discussion and networking, we hope to disseminate knowledge and kalamkari-related resources to a wide audience, and to support an environment for the sustained practice and active exchange of this vibrant form of Indian cultural expression.
		The goal of the site is to generate interest and dialogue surrounding kalamkari past, present and future that will continue beyond the scope of the initial Fulbright project.
		Explore a brief account of the history of kalamkari in Sri Kalahasti and its connection to the rest of the world.
	www.kalamkariart.org (267 words)

	Srikalahasti - Panchabutha Lingam
		The Linga form in Kalahasti is believed to represent vayu.
		Even today the flame placed in Garbhagraha inside the temple flickers indicating the presence of the wind while there is no entry of wind to disturb the flame.
		The main Lingam in Kalahasti is in the shape of the trunk of an elephant with tusks on either side and the figure of the spider at the bottom.
	www.gloriousindia.com /places/temples/srikalahasti_panchabutha_lingam.html (574 words)

	Sree Kaalahasti Kaalahasti Naathar -Kaalathiappar Temple - Shivastalam
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		and a Vayu Kshetram (Wind) one of the Panchabhoota Stalams signifying the 5 elements of wind (Kalahasti), water (Tiruvanaikka), fire (Tiruvannamalai), earth (Kanchipuram) and space (Chidambaram).
		Please visit a special Templenet feature on Sree Kalahasti for more information.
	www.templenet.com /Tamilnadu/s089.html (242 words)

	SRI BALAJI (Site not responding. Last check: )
		This famous Saivite temple in Kalahasti, 38 km from Tirupati, is one of the Panchabhoota Kshetras.
		Located on the banks of river Swarnamukhi, Sri Kalahasti Temple is one of the most ancient temples in South India.
		Sri Gnana Prasoonambika is the consort of the Lord and abhishekams are also performed for her as for Sri Kalahasteeswara.
	www.sribalaji.com /othertemples9.htm (291 words)

	SRI BALAJI
		This famous Saivite temple in Kalahasti, 38 km from Tirupati, is one of the Panchabhoota Kshetras.
		Located on the banks of river Swarnamukhi, Sri Kalahasti Temple is one of the most ancient temples in South India.
		Sri Gnana Prasoonambika is the consort of the Lord and abhishekams are also performed for her as for Sri Kalahasteeswara.
	sribalaji.com /othertemples9.htm (291 words)

	Dr. Kalahasti's Publications
		Ischemic and viable myocardium in patients with non-Q-wave or Q-wave myocardial infarction and left ventricular dysfunction: a clinical study using positron emission tomography, echocardiography, and electrocardiography.
		Kalahasti V, Nambi V, Martin DO, Lam CT, Yamada D, Wilkoff BL, Niebauer MJ, Jaeger FJ, Tchou PJ, Chung MK.
		Mukherjee D, Kalahasti V, Roffi M, Bhatt DL, Kapadia SR, Bajzer C, Reginelli J, Ziada KM, Hughes K, Yadav JS.
	www.clevelandclinic.org /heartcenter/pub/staff/publications_list.asp?staffid=4510&name=&keyword1=&Keyword2=213&specialty=&cnt=2 (303 words)

	Vellore and Sri Kalahasti \| Vellore and Sri Kalahasti, India travel blog
		We decided to head to Sri Kalahasti, which is a relatively small temple town about 150K away from Vellore and well off the usual tourist track.
		There was one hill temple that we intended to trek up to, but it was so hot it was impossible to muster the energy, so settled for looking at it from ground level instead.
		After two days in Sri Kalahasti I had to get back to Chennai to take my 30 hour train journey (oh joy!) to Kolkata (Calcutta), and Bianca headed off back to Vellore via Kanchipuram.
	www.travelpod.com /print-travel-blog/greghowes/india_2003/1065517860/.html (390 words)

	www.khojhyd.com/Art & Culture (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Mahasivaratri that come in the month of February or March is a festive celebration here, spreading over 13 days.
		The traditions associated with this temple are well explained by through the Telugu poem ‘Sri Kalahasti Satakam’.
		The kriti, ‘Sri Kalahastisa’ composed by Muthuswamy Deekshitar, one of the foremost composers in the carnatic music, sings the glory of the temple.
	www.khojhyderabad.com /arts/aptemples/kalahasti6.htm (111 words)

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		You can visit Kalahasti along with the organized tour that visits the temples in the Tirupati area.
		From Tirupati you take the bus to Kalahasti from the Central bus stand, which is a few km from the railway station.
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	www.vegetarian-restaurants.net /India-Guide/IndianStates/Andhra/Kalahasti.htm (870 words)

	Sri Kaalahasti travel guide - Wikitravel
		The closest railway junction is Renigunta and all trains plying between Chennai and Mumbai stop at Renigunta.
		It takes about 5 hours by road to get to Tirupati from Bangalore.
		Sri Kalahasti is one of the five Panchaboota Sthallas i.e.
	www.wikitravel.org /en/Sri_Kaalahasti (405 words)

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