Produced by: Mohsin Shaikh
Srikalahasti Temple represents the air element, with a flickering flame seen as Lord Shiva’s breath.
A spider, snake, and elephant worshipped Lord Shiva here, inspiring the name Srikalahasti.
A sacred lamp sways mysteriously inside the sanctum, flickering without air currents or fuel.
Despite strong winds in the temple, a hanging lamp remains lit, defying natural forces.
A rare 9-foot underground rock-cut shrine of Lord Ganesha lies within the temple complex.
The Shiva Lingam, shaped like an elephant’s trunk, is believed to be made of solidified camphor.
Vijayanagara king Krishnadevaraya built the temple’s 120-foot-high gopuram in 1516 CE.
Credit: Shivaji Maharaj Antarrashtriya Parivaar (SMAP)
The Swarnamukhi River stays clear despite thousands of devotees bathing in its sacred waters.
Kannappa, a true devotee, offered his own eyes to Shiva, proving his unwavering faith.