Telangana has always been a popular place for various kinds of heritage sites, tourist attractions, old temples, and historical monuments as well. The place lies mainly on the Deccan Plateau.
Therefore, when we talk about India’s youngest state (formed in 2014), Telangana is filled with beautiful places for pilgrimage. The following are some of the most significant and famous temples of Telangana, that every Indian must experience.
List of the 10 Most Popular Temples of Telangana:
1. Alampur Jogulamba Temple
The temple is located in the town of Alampur, Jogulamba. There is a cluster of several temples together in this region, which are all dedicated to Brahmas along with the presiding deity being Bala Brahmeshwara.
The art, as well as the culture that is boasted on the pillars and temple walls, hint at the style of Chalukya. The temple can easily be reached as the nearest railway station is that of Alampur.
Visiting Hours: 7 AM – 8:30 AM
2. Saleshwaram Lingayya Swamy Temple
The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is therefore tucked inside a particular cave, located in the Nallamala forest. The place is located away from the hustles and bustles of the city. A few meters away from the Shiva Linga is a waterfall, where the water comes out from a piece of rock.
You will have the option to walk through the forest and bask in nature’s glory. The temple is not only visited by devotees but also various people who are adventure seekers around India.
Visiting Month: April
3. Padmakshi Temple
It is one of the oldest temples located in Telangana. The deity inside the temple was built back in the 12th century. The temple also has an alternative name, known as Kadalalaya Basadi. This temple is dedicated to the Goddess Padmavati.
The place of temple is located on a hilltop and is placed at the heart of Hanamkonda, which is a town near Warangal. Every year, thousands of women celebrate the festival of Bathukamma. At the foot of the temple, there is a pond where visiting people try to immerse in flowers.
Visiting Hours: 6 AM – 6 PM
4. Chaya Someswara Swamy Temple
The temple is very well known for its mysterious happenings in the past. The temple’s deity is also known by the same name, as that of the temple as well. In the Hindi language, the word ‘Chaya’ means shadow.
The temple casts a shadow over the Shiva Lingam present inside the temple. The shadow not only looks persistent but also brilliant. The shadow remains visible till sunset. The place is very well known for its celebrations during the days of Shivratri.
Visiting Hours: 4:30 AM – 8 PM
5. Sri Raja Rajeshwara Temple
This temple is located in the town of Vemulawada and is also dedicated to Lord Shiva as well. The deity is known as Rajanna and is famous all over the state of Telangana. Even though the temple is Hindu, devotees from any religion or caste can offer prayers to God.
There is a water body known as Dharma Gundam, where the devotees can submerge their bodies and therefore take a bath to cleanse their bodies. After taking a bath, then only they can get a glimpse of the deity. The sacred water of the water body is expected to have medicinal properties that can cure illnesses.
Visiting Hours: 4 AM – 8:30 PM
6. Kondagattu Temple
The Kondagattu Anjaneya Swamy Temple is dedicated to Lord Anjaneya Swamy. The place is located around 35 kilometers from the town of Karimnagar. It is believed that the temple was built in the 18th century by a cowherd.
The temple also contains the sculptures of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Venkateswara. The place slowly started gaining popularity after it was found out that the people believed those having problems giving birth to a child, were blessed with one after about 40 to 60 days of performing a visit to the temple.
Visiting Hours: 4 AM – 8:30 PM
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7. Sangameshwar Temple
This temple is described as one of the holy shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva. The place is located in Somasila, Mahabubnagar. The place is known for having great attractions for tourists.
There is a Shiva Lingam deity inside the temple as well. The place was reportedly built over 200 years ago – the same time when the British had colonized India.
Visiting Hours: 5 AM – 8:00 PM
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8. Ramappa Temple
It is located about 157 kilometers distant from Hyderabad, in the gorgeous valley of Palampet Village. The temple was named after the person who sculpted it and not the deity inside the temple.
In this temple, Lord Shiva is mainly worshipped. The pillars of the temple have beautiful carvings in them and the place has a lot of other historic sculptures to explore as well.
Visiting Hours: 4 AM – 8:00 PM
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9. Keesaragutta Temple
On the festive nights of Shivaratri, the temple becomes extremely crowded with devotees visiting the place from all over India. The temple is located around thirty kilometers from Hyderabad and can be found in the district of Medchal-Malkajgiri.
The place has a rich history and culture attached to it. Idols of Shiva were found underground dating back to the 4th and 5th centuries.
Visiting Hours: 6:30 AM – 9:00 PM
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10. Bhadrakali Temple
The history of this beautiful temple dates back to the dynasty of Chalukya. The wall writings tell us about the time around 625 AD. The temple houses the stone structure of Goddess Bhadrakali, which is truly a marvellous beauty of architecture. It has been told by a legend that once the temple was looted by the famous ruler known as Allauddin Khilji.
Then in the year 1950, the structure of the temple was again rebuilt from the ground up. The priceless Kohinoor Diamond was stolen away by Allauddin Khilji. Thousands of devotees visit this place every year and is also one of the oldest Bhadrakali temples in India. The temple is placed on a hilltop.
Visiting Hours: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
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Check out all these places once and experience a new balanced emotional state within you! Temples are built for people to feel this only.
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