| Wargal Saraswati Temple | |
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Wargal Saraswati Temple |
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| Country: | India |
| State: | Andhra Pradesh |
| District: | Medak |
| Location: | Wargal |
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| Primary deity: | Goddess Saraswati |
| Architectural styles: | South Indian |
Sri Vidya Saraswati Temple or Wargal Saraswati Temple is a Hindu temple located in Medak district in Andhra Pradesh, India. The deity of education in Hinduism is Goddess Saraswati. It is among the few temples of Saraswati in Andhra Pradesh. It is maintained by Kanchi Shanker Mutt. This temple complex was a brain child of Yayavaram Chandrashekhara Sharma, scholar-ed follower of goddesses Saraswati.
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This temple is located on a hillock near Wargal village. On the same hillock there are temples of various other deities like
Many families visit to the temple for their children's Akshara abyasam (learning ceremony). Meals are provided for free for all the devotees at the temple premises called as Nitya Annadanam. Vasant Panchami celebrations are celebrated every year.
The temple has a Veda Paathashaala on its premises where many students learn Vedas. There are about 50 students who are provided accodmodation on the temple premises.
Wargal is at a distance of around 40 km from Secunderabad. APSRTC buses are available from Jubliee Bus Station which stop at Alwal too. The frequency is as good as 30-45 mins.