Skandagiri Temple Rahu Ketu Pooja Timings Online Booking Pooja

The Sri Subrahmanyaswamy Devalayam on Skandagiri hill, Secunderabad, is one of the most popular temples in the Hyderabad region for Rahu-Ketu and Kala Sarpa Dosha parihara pooja — and yes, these poojas can be arranged. On its own official website the temple confirms that “special parihara poojas to planets Rahu & Ketu” and “poojas to ward off Kala Sarpa Dosha” are performed on request. Because they are request-based rather than a fixed ticketed slot, the temple does not publish a single standard fee or a rigid timetable for them; devotees traditionally perform the ritual during the day’s Rahu Kalam. This guide explains what the pooja is, the traditional day-wise timings, how booking works through the temple’s official portal, and practical visit details — using information published on the temple’s own website and reputable temple references.

Skandagiri Temple & the Rahu-Ketu Sarpa Dosha Pooja

The Sri Subrahmanyaswamy Devalayam sits on the small Skandagiri hillock at Kamakoti Nagar, Padmarao Nagar (behind Gandhi Hospital, Warasiguda), Secunderabad – 500061, Telangana. The presiding deity is Lord Subramanya Swamy (Kartikeya / Murugan). The shrine is managed by a trust under the spiritual aegis of the Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam.

Lord Subramanya is traditionally invoked as the deity for serpent-related (Sarpa) remedies, which is why this temple is so closely associated with Rahu-Ketu parihara. In Hindu astrology, an adverse placement of the shadow planets Rahu and Ketu — and the Kala Sarpa Dosha that arises when all planets fall between them — is believed to cause obstacles in marriage, progeny, career and health. The parihara (remedial) pooja at Skandagiri is performed to reduce these malefic effects and is sought by devotees from across the twin cities and beyond.

This page focuses specifically on the Rahu-Ketu / Sarpa Dosha parihara pooja. For the temple’s daily Abhishekam seva and general online booking, and for the full darshan schedule, see our companion guides linked below.

Rahu-Ketu Pooja timings at Skandagiri

The pooja can be performed on any day the temple is open. Traditionally, the most auspicious window to perform a Rahu-Ketu remedy is during that day’s Rahu Kalam — the roughly 90-minute period ruled by Rahu. These windows shift slightly with sunrise, but the commonly followed day-wise Rahu Kalam times are:

These are the classical Rahu Kalam periods (calculated for an approximately 6:00 AM sunrise) and are widely used as the preferred slot for the remedy. Importantly, the pooja is not strictly limited to Rahu Kalam — because it is done on request, it may also be arranged outside these windows within the temple’s darshan hours. Many devotees deliberately choose weekdays, as weekend and festival crowds are heavy and waiting times longer.

Cost and how the booking works

The temple runs its own booking system on its official website. On the sevas / sanniddhis section, the temple lists that Rahu-Ketu and Kala Sarpa Dosha parihara poojas are performed on request, alongside its other arjitha sevas and abhishekams. In practice this means:

• You can register and reserve a seva slot through the official temple portal, or arrange the parihara pooja at the temple’s seva counter on the day, subject to availability.
• Because the Rahu-Ketu / Sarpa Dosha pooja is request-based, the temple does not publish a single fixed fee for it the way it does for a standard abhishekam ticket. The charge depends on the scale of the ritual you choose.
• Devotees are usually asked for the name and gotra of the person(s) for whom the pooja is performed. It helps to carry your birth-star / horoscope details if you want the priest to tailor the remedy.
• On completion you receive prasadam and theertham; you may bring your own pooja items if you wish, though it is not required.

For the definitive, current process and any applicable charges, rely on the temple’s official portal or its front office rather than any third-party page, as arrangements for request-based poojas are confirmed by the temple directly.

Temple darshan timings

Darshan hours vary by day of the week. Based on the schedule published on the temple’s official website:

Timings are extended on festival days such as Skanda Sashti and Krittika, and the temple opens earlier during Dhanur Masam (roughly mid-December to mid-January). Since hours are occasionally revised, check the official website before a long journey.

How to reach the temple

• Address: Skandagiri, Kamakoti Nagar, Padmarao Nagar (behind Gandhi Hospital, Warasiguda), Secunderabad – 500061, Telangana.
• By train: Secunderabad Junction is the nearest major railway station, a short drive away.
• By road/metro: The temple is well served by city buses, autos and cabs across Hyderabad–Secunderabad; Secunderabad-area metro stations are within easy reach.
• By air: Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Shamshabad, is the nearest airport.

Frequently asked questions

Is Rahu-Ketu pooja performed at Skandagiri temple?

Yes. The temple’s official website states that special parihara poojas for Rahu and Ketu, and poojas to ward off Kala Sarpa Dosha, are performed on request at the Sri Subrahmanyaswamy Devalayam, Skandagiri.

What is the best time to do the Rahu-Ketu pooja?

Traditionally it is performed during the day’s Rahu Kalam — for example around 7:30–9:00 AM on Monday or 3:00–4:30 PM on Tuesday. The day-wise windows are in the table above. Being request-based, it can also be arranged at other times within darshan hours.

How much does the Rahu-Ketu pooja cost?

Because it is performed on request rather than as a fixed ticketed slot, the temple does not publish a single standard fee for it. The charge depends on the scale of ritual chosen; confirm the current amount on the official portal or at the temple counter.

Can I book the pooja online?

The temple has its own online seva booking system on its official website. You can register there or arrange the parihara pooja at the temple counter on the day, subject to availability. Avoid third-party “booking” pages.

Which day is best to avoid crowds?

Weekdays are generally quieter. Weekends, Sashti, Krittika star days and festival occasions draw heavy crowds and longer waits.

What details should I keep ready?

The name and gotra of the person(s) for whom the pooja is performed are usually required; carrying your birth-star or horoscope details helps the priest tailor the remedy.

Sources & last verified (July 2026)

• Official temple website — Sri Subrahmanyaswamy Devalayam, Skandagiri: srisubrahmanyaswamydevalayamskandagiri.org (Rahu-Ketu & Kala Sarpa Dosha poojas performed on request, darshan timings, online booking, address)
• Sanniddhis / sevas page, official temple website (parihara poojas on request)
• Famous Temples of India — Sri Subrahmanya Swamy Skandagiri Temple (Rahu-Ketu pooja, general timings)
• Templesinindiainfo — Skandagiri Sri Subramanya Swamy Temple details

tirumalatirupationline.com is an independent pilgrim-information guide. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or partnered with the Skandagiri Sri Subrahmanyaswamy Devalayam, TTD, or any temple or government body. Timings and seva charges change and request-based poojas are confirmed by the temple directly; always verify on the temple’s official website before your visit.

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Last reviewed: July 6, 2026