Kalahasti is in Andhra Pradesh, a state of India. It is famous for a very large sixteenth century Shiva Temple with granite basement and walls rich in intricately carved pilasters and a tall pyramidal tower nearly 120 feet (36.5m) high. Situated on the banks of Swarnamukhi river, it is a very important centre for Hindu pilgrimage. This place is also famous for Kalamkari, a popular and traditional technique of painting. Achyutdevaraya, one of the Vijayanagara Kings, was crowned at Kalahasthi temple.