Manikanteswarar Temple is an ancient shrine situated at
Kalahasti, in
Chittoor District of
Andhra Pradesh. The temple dates back to the period of Raja Raja Chola I (early 11th century). It was reconstructed in stone by Kulottunga III, in 1196. The temple enshrines Lord Shiva, known here as Manikkengauyudaiya Nayanar, as the presiding deity. There is also a
Lord Vishnu shrine in the temple.
Sri Kalahasti Railway Station is the nearest railhead.
