When lunar eclipse ,solar eclipse in INDIA all the temples were closed except SRIKALAHASTI TEMPLE  because it is the temple of  RAHU KETHU SARPA DOSHA NIVARANAM .

Though the eclipse was witnessed from 3.45 p.m., the Hindu religious doctrines mandate the closure of temples six hours in advance so as to avoid religious activities during the time.

Lord Varasiddhi Vinayaka Swamy temple at Kanipakam near Chittoor town was closed and it was reopened late in the evening after the eclipse was over.