Famous Temples in Telangana
Telangana’s top temples every devotee must visit.
India is known to have a very spiritual culture with most of the places in the country having about one temple or the other. For instance, Telangana is relatively a new state and it follows this tradition as well. Being the hub of temple worship, Telangana has many good religious places that draws people of all religions. To make it easier for you, here are the 20 temples of Telangana that are a must-visit to explore the temples’ divinity and rich culture.
1. Chilkur Balaji Temple
This temple of Balaji is in Chilkur, Hyderabad :people fondly call it the ‘Visa Balaji Temple’ since many a hearts desire of getting a visa for foreign travels is said to be fulfilled on praying here. The Hindu temple is one of the oldest in the region and has more than one hundred thousand worshippers weekly. It is open 24/7 so 6:00 in the morning to 9:00 in the evening but expect heavy traffic during Friday and Saturday.
2. Birla Mandir
The Birla Mandir situated in Hyderabad is on a hill top and is the temple of Lord Venkateswara The temple is an architectural wonder built in white Marbles. The temple constructed by the Birla Group of industries provides excellent atmosphere to meditation and has hi view of the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad. Temple timings are from 6 am to 12 pm in the noon and from 2 pm to 9 pm in the evening.
3. Sanghi Temple
Sanghi Temple is one of the famous temple situated at Sanghi Nagar, which is approximately 35 kilometer from Hyderabad, the capital city of Andhra Pradesh, which is now divided into two states Andhra Pradesh and Telangana respectively. One of the famous temples of Divya Darshanam which is dedicated to Lord Venkateswara with a huge entrance gateway and garden. The temple is closed and it operates in the morning from 8:00AM to 1:00PM, it opens in the afternoon at 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
4. Gnana Saraswathi Temple
The Gnana Saraswathi Temple is another temple in Telangana which is present in Basar village on the banks of River Godavari. Belonging to the ancient epoch of the country as per its legendary history connected with the Mahabharata, Patanjalis Srikonark is one of the famous Saraswati temples in the country. Thousands of people visit the temple all the year round and it remains closed throughout the day from 4 in the morning till 9 in the evening.
5. Surendrapuri Temple
Another major attraction of Surendrapuri Temple is one of its kind religious theme park comprising of creative art works in the form of statues and paintings of different Gods and Goddesses. Nagakoti Shivlinga measuring 101-feets is housed in the temple besides other temples of Lord Hanuman and Lord Venkateswara. Admission to the temple is allowed between the following hours: 6.30 AM to 1.00 PM and 3.00 PM 8.00 PM.
Famous Temples in Telangana
6. Karmanghat Hanuman Temple
The Karmanghat Hanuman Temple is one of the oldest temples which was built around 1166 A. D. It is famous for the historic buildings and for being a center of treatment for life-threatening diseases. The temple has operational hours, which is 0600hrs – 2100hrs.
7. Beechupally Anjaneya Swamy Temple
Located in Mahabubnagar district on the bank of Krishna River; Beechupally Anjaneya Swamy Temple is the temple of Lord Hanuman. Popular for the festival called “Pushkar snanam” as well, the temple looks beautiful during the rainy season. The restaurant is open at 6 of the morning and close at 9 at night.
8. Lakshmi Narasimha Temple
The Yadadri Bhuvanagiri District has a cave temple which is that of Lakshmi Narasimha where Lord Narasimha is also one of the avatars of Vishnu. I especially like sculptures here, and this temple has nice many rooms to explore. The store’s operation time range is from 4:30 in the morning to 8:45 in the evening.
9. Bhadrakali Temple
Bhadrakali temple is another historical temple present in Kerala with a history of more than 1000 years and belongs to the Chalukya dynasty and the deity of this temple is Bhadrakali Devi. The well carved sculptures on the stones and its history makes it very attractive for tourists to visit. Since it is a commercial business it is opens from as early as 6:00 AM in the morning to as late as 8:00 PM in the evening.
10. Sita Ramachandraswamy Temple
Bhadrachalam also known as Sita Ramachandraswamy Temple situated at the Godavari River village of Bhadrachalam. This is a 17th-century temple which belongs to Lord Rama and the major festivals celebrated here are Vasanthotsavam and Brahmotsavam. This is a temple and is opened for business both in the morning and all through the night; it opens at 6:00 in the morning and closes at 8;30 in the evening.
Famous Temples in Telangana
11.Thousand Pillars Temple
Known for the marvelous architectural design, the Thousand Pillars Temple is one of the chief temples of gods Surya and Vishnu & the Lord Shiva. This temple was built in the 12th century and is famous for the carving on the pillars of the temple and is also listed among the initial tentative list of world heritage sites list. It operates in the mornings starting from 6:00 AM up to 8:00 PM in the evening.
12. Keesaragutta Temple
Keesaragutta Temple is placed in the small hillock of Medchal Malkajigiri District and the temple is devoted to Lord Shiva. The temple draws large number of visitors especially during Shivaratri(productId). Recent findings of antique sculptures add on the historical value of its existence. Temple is an important place and it is functioning from morning 6:30 AM to the night 9:00 PM.
13. Ramappa Temple
Located in the Palampet village, the temple of Ramappa is devoted to the Lord Ramalingeswara which is another name of Shiva. This temple is believed to have been constructed in the 13th century and is famous for the star shaped platform and ornate pillars which make this temple an important place of pilgrimage as well as tourist interest. Its operational time is from 4in the morning up to 8 in the evening.
14. Sangameshwar Temple
Sangameshwar Temple is a famous temple which is devoted to Lord Shiva and is situated in Somasila, Mahbubnagar. It is an ancient temple much famous for Shiva and is among the prominent temples of this specific region that is frequented most of the time. Temple timings are from 5 AM till 8 at night.
15. Kondagattu Temple
Kondagattu Temple, also known as Kondagattu Anjaneya Swamy Temple is located at a distance of 35 Kms from Karimnagar. It is also called the Kankaria Temple which was founded by a cowherd in the eighteenth century to Lord Hanuman and is popular for fertility blessings. The temple is open for public between 4:00 A.M. in the morning and at 8:30 P.M. in the evening.
16. Sri Raja Rajeshwara Temple
Vemulawada is one of the famous places and this temple is also known as Rajanna Shiva Temple which has the shrine of Lord Shiva. The temple complex is thus also has a dargah which underlined the composite cultural consciousness of the town. There are some conditions that people have to go through in order to pray, for example, everyone has to take a bath in the holy water of Dharma Gundam. The timings of the temple are from 04.00 A.M to 08.30 P.M.
Famous Temples in Telangana
17. Chaya Someswara Swamy Temple
One of the most popular attraction, the Chaya Someshwara Swamy Temple bears a two dimensional image that is cast till date by the Shiva Lingam. This unique spectacle is observable for the whole day and is especially significant during Shivratri festival. It is located in the area near the water which is easily accessible and the visiting timings are from 04:30 AM to 08:00 PM.
18. Padmakshi Temple
Padmakshi Temple also known as the temple of goddess Padmavati has been constructed in 12th century and is a Jain temple. Situated in Warangal district, the historical importance of the temple, women from across the world gather for Bathukamma festival conducted in the temple hill. Emergency services can be accessed 24-hours a day but its business operation is from 6 AM to 6 PM.
19. Saleshwaram Lingayya Swamy Temple
Located in an independent cave in the Nallamala forest zone, Saleshwaram Lingayya Swamy Temple is the temple of Lord Shiva. The peace and tranquility of the setting of the temple and the lush green nature around the temple makes it a hub for nature lovers and spiritualists. The temple remains largely inaccessible, however, it is open on festivals most of which occur in April.
20. Alampur Jogulamba Temple
Sri Jogulamba Temple is situated in a calm place of Alampur which comprises nine temples of which temples of Brahma and Bala Brahmeshwara are significant. The temple current architecture is clearly Chalukya, and is evident of the regions rich artistry. It located can be found at the N/C amp and within it, there is a temple with a working hour of 7:OO AM to 8:30 PM.
The Tahsil’s temples provide religious aspects, architectural beauty and cultural values. Although all the temples are different, they all have character and a history and making them attractions worth visiting for those wanting to experience a spiritual connection.
Originally posted 2023-12-03 04:08:32.