Famous Temples in Telangana: Telangana, a state in southern India, is home to several famous temples that attract devotees and tourists alike.
Tadbund Hanuman Temple: Envision a venue where Lord Hanuman, the powerful monkey deity, is so near you can almost hear his benedictions! When we refer to the Tadbund Hanuman Temple, we actually refer to the stunning Sri Tadbund Veeranjaneya Swamy temple. I know, it’s a mouthful, but essentially it refers to the temple of brave…
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 with the name Swarnagiri Temple is located on Swarnagiri (manepali Hills), Anantharam Rural, Bhuvanagiri (outskirts of Hyderabad), Telangana. This temple is considered as one of the largest Vishnu temples in and around Hyderabad surroundings. Swarnagiri Venkateswara Swamy Temple History: Recent Construction: Compared to other temples in and around…
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:…
