PURPORT

Trikala-hasti is situated about twenty-two miles northeast of Tirupati. On its northern side is a river known as Suvarna-mukhi. The temple of Trikala-hasti is located on the southern side of the river. The place is generally known as Sri Kalahasti or Kalahasti and is famous for its temple of Lord Siva. There he is called Vayuliṅga-siva.