Dilsukhnagar

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?Dilsukhangar Hyderabad • Andhra Pradesh • India
Coordinates: (find coordinates)
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
District(s)	Hyderabad
Parliamentary constituency	Nalgonda
Assembly constituency	Malakpet
Planning Agency	GHMC
Codes • Pincode	• 500 060

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Dilsukhnagar is a major suburb of Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India.

The area is on either sides of NH-9, starting from TV tower and extends till Kothapet. Moosarambagh, L.B. Nagar, Karmanghat, Saroor nagar, and Vidhyutnagar are its boundaries.Though officially Dilsukhnagar ends after Srichaitanya college. The areas chaitanyapuri, Alkapuri, Telephone colony are a part of modern Dilsukhnagar making Dilsukhnagar itself a mini city.

It is well connected to Koti, which is considered the City centre. DSNR is a well know abbreviation of Dilsukhnagar.

DSNR is big enough to be a part of MCH and Gaddiannaram Municipality. Till 2006 the DSNR area from Moosarambagh till Dilsukhnagar Bus depot is a part of MCH and the area starting bus depot till L.B Nagar is shared by Gaddiannaram municipality,Saroor Nagar Municipality and Uppal Municipality.Now its all a part of Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation.

[edit] Commercial area

Dilsukhnagar is one of the rapid growing commercial areas in Hyderabad. DSNR is an education hub and one can always find roads very busy with students in groups crossing the streets.Reputed educational institutions for intermediate education like Sri Chaitanya, Narayana, Vikas and many more are established in DSNR. DSNR is well known for shopping malls and business centers and is a middle class peoples' paradise to live.People from Amberpet,Malakpet,Ramanthapur,Habsiguda,Uppal,L.B nagar,Vanasthalipuram,Saroornagar,Karmanghat consider DSNR the education,entertainment and shopping destination.

There are many malls and theaters.Its the only area in the city after RTC X roads where there are 13 theatres in a radius of 2 kilometers.Ganga theater which is located on saroornagar road is considered to be the biggest theatre in the city of Hyderabad which has more than 150 cinema theatres. Shopping malls are quickly coming up in the areas of chaitanyapuri and Alkapuri. Chandana Brothers,TipsyTopsy,Konark Diagnostic center,Bus depot,Venkatadri theatre ,Shiridi Sai baba mandir,Srichaitanya college,Fruit market are few popular landmarks in DSNR.

Sai baba temple which is in heart of Dilsukhnagar is one of the famous temples here. The temple which is well known to Hyderabad people was in headlines for terrorist bombing at this place. One more famous temple is Asthalaxmi Temple which is nearly a kilometer from the center.

Dilsukhnagar is now center for commercial activities for the people from surrounding districts like Nalgonda and Rangareddy. It is the major suburb of Malakpet Constituency, which is second biggest in Andhra Pradesh after Khairtabad.

Dilsukhnagar is densely populated, adding to traffic congestion. Since every bus that leaves for Vijayawada go via this suburb, adding to congestion at the Bus depot. Dilsuknagar is has second biggest bus depot in Hyderabad after M.G.Bus Station.

Dilsukhnagar has shops through out the NH-9 stretch and also there are numerous chat bandars, fast food centers,bakeries,breakfast hotels, tea stalls, Juice centers and restaurants.

Dilsukhangar is the only area which shows both the Oldcity and New City cultures of Hyderabad.

Main streets of Dilsukhnagar are Gaddiannaram X roads, Maruthi Nagar, P & T Colony, New Maruthi Nagar, Chaitanyapuri, Kothapet etc.

There are some upmarket colonies like SBI colony, SBH colony, Revenue Board Colony, AB colony etc.

[edit] Transport

Dilsukhnagar has a major Bus depot owned by APSRTC, therefore making it well connected to all parts of the city.

The closest MMTS Train station is at Malakpet.

Dilsukhnagar of course is included in the Metro Rail plan which will be implemented shortly.

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Asthalaxmi Temple

ASHTALAKSHMI TEMPLE:[1]

A magnificent temple dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi stands distinctly on the outskirts of the city of Hyderabad. Amidst the varied Islamic architectural monuments in Hyderabad, this temple has a different style - a touch of the south-Indian architecture.

In India, among the Hindu pantheon, the Goddess of wealth, Lakshmi, finds a special place in the hearts of the people for she brings prosperity and happiness as well as salvation. But very few temples have Goddess Lakshmi in all her eight splenderous forms.

Built under the auspices of the Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam, the temple was consecrated in April 1996, and is one of its kind in the state of Andhra Pradesh.

The design and architecture of the Ashtalakshmi temple was borrowed from the one at Chennai (new name for Madras). However, several modifications were made while the construction was initiated. The Ashtalakshmi temple is a fine example of a collective endeavor. People from various quarters came forward to donate liberally. It took five years of non-stop work and a total expenditure of Rs 10 million for the magnificent Ashtalakshmi temple to take its present form.

The well-known architect, Ganapati Sthapathi, conceived the structure and design of the temple. The idols of Ashtalakshmi, Sriman Narayana, Sri Ganapathi and Sri Garuda were designed by Subbaiah Sthapathi. About 134 vigrahams (idols) of lesser - known gods adorn the mahagopuram.

Although built of sand and cement, the Ashtalakshmi temple reveals the remarkable dexterity of the artists. Installed inside the temples are idols of Adilakshmi, Aishwaryalakshmi, Santanalakshmi, Dhanalakshmi, Dhanyalakshmi, Gajalakshmi, Vijayalakshmi and Varalakshmi. Depicting these eight postures, the idols are adorned with gold and - kasula peru necklace and other necklaces. If one is all praise for the richly ornamented idols inside the temple, one is equally agog to see the intricately carved designs on the temple gopuram.

Proposals are in the offing to construct a two-storeyed Kalyana Mandapam at a cost of Rs 15 million and an Archaka nilayam- residential quarters for the priests.

The nightly illumination of this enchanting temple is spectacular. Viewed from a distance, the temple looks like one made from marble. And on approaching the temple entrance, one is captivated by the tranquility of the surroundings and the all pervading sweet fragrance of the incense! Image:Http://www.explohyd.com/asta1.jpg