Famous Temples in Telangana: Telangana, a state in southern India, is home to several famous temples that attract devotees and tourists alike.
Peddamma Thalli Temple, also referred to as Peddamma Gudi, is a Hindu temple devoted to Peddamma, a village deity believed to be the “Mother of Mothers”. The temple is particularly popular during the Bonalu festival. Bonalu is a vibrant Telangana celebration that honors the presiding female deities. Peddamma Temple History: Early Days (1900s): The temple’s…
The Swarnagiri Venkateswara Swamy Temple, also known as Yadadri Tirumala Devasthanam, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Venkateswara in Bhuvanagiri district, Telangana, India. It is situated on a hilltop and is one of the largest and most beautiful Balaji temples in South India. Swarnagiri Venkateswara Swamy Temple History: Recent Construction: Swarnagiri Venkateswara Swamy is…
The Balkampet Yellamma Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the goddess Yellamma, located in Balkampet, Hyderabad, Telangana, India. The temple is situated on a hillock and is surrounded by a large tank. The main deity of the temple is a swayambhu murti (self-manifested) of Yellamma, which is said to have been discovered by a…
Sanghi Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Venkateswara, located in the city of Hyderabad, Telangana, India. The temple is situated on a hillock called Paramananda Giri, about 35 km from Hyderabad city. The temple is built in the Chola-Chalukya style of architecture and is one of the largest temples in Hyderabad. Sanghi Temple…
The Jagannath Temple in Hyderabad is a modern Hindu temple dedicated to the God Jagannath, which means “Lord of the Universe.” Built in 2009 by the Odia community of Hyderabad, the temple is a replica of the original Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha. History of Jagannath Temple Hyderabad: Conception (1992): The idea for the temple…
The Ardha Nareeswara Temple is an Indian Hindu temple in the form of a half-male and half-female god. This temple is situated in Kothaguda, a suburb of Hyderabad in Telangana State, India. Ardha Nareeswara Temple History: There is speculation that the temple was established during the 12th century by the Kakatiya dynasty. Kakatiyas a Dravidian…
Skandagiri Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Muruga, also known as Skanda, Subrahmanya, and Kartikeya. It is located in Secunderabad, Telangana, India. The temple was founded in 1968 by His Holiness Pujyasri Sri Paramacharya, the 68th Jagadguru of Sringeri Sharada Peetham. Skandagiri Sri Subrahmanyaswamy Temple History: Early days and construction: This committee initially…
The Dharmapuri Temple also known as Dharmapuri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the god Vishnu in the form of Narasimha, located in the town of Dharmapuri in the Jagtial district of Telangana, India. It is one of the nine Narasimha Kshetras of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. History of Dharmapuri Temple:…
The Komuravelli Mallanna Temple is a Hindu temple located on a hill in Komuravelli village of Siddipet district in Telangana state, India. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva, also known as Mallanna, a folk deity of Telangana. The temple is a popular pilgrimage destination for devotees from all over the state. Origins shrouded in mystery:…
