Temples of Hyderabad
The following is the list of temples located in Hyderabad
Birla Mandir
Located near Secretariat & Ravindra Bharati, Opp : Reserve Bank of India.
Timings : 7am to 12pm and 2pm to 9pm. Photography not allowed.
This beautiful temple, which is located atop a hill, was constructed by Birlas. Birla Mandir is composed of sculpted white marble, and floats on the city skyline from the hilltop of Kala Pahad. The idol in the temple is a replica of the one at the famous Tirupati and was completed by the Birlas in 1976. The temple offers a panoramic view of the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secundrabad. Scenes from Ramayana and Mahabharata are finely sculpted in the marble. The main idol in the temple is an 11 foot tall statue of Lord Venkateswara which is sculpted from black granite, specially mined and brought from Phirangipuram in Guntur district.
Shyam Temple
Located opp Kacheguda Railway Station
This is a beautiful temple of Lord Shyam aka Barbarika, reincarnation of Lord krishna in Kalyuga. The temple attracts lots of devotees daily but the 11th & 12th days of the bright half of every month in the Hindu calendar is of special significance to the temple. This is because Barbarika was born on the 11th day of the bright half of the month of Kartika, and he donated his head ("Sheesh") to Krishna on the 12th day of the bright half of the month of Mangsir on Monday. Darshan on these two days is therefore considered auspicious and devotees come in their thousands every month. The temple remains open throughout the night that falls between these days. Night–long Bhajan sessions are organised since devotees traditionally pass the night in singing the praises of the Lord. Devotees organise Bhajan programmes and invite Bhajan singers to sing devotional songs.
Chilkur Balaji Temple
Located at Chilkur in Moinabad mandal. Around 23 km from Mehdipatnam.
Temple of Lord Sri Venkateshwara also popularly called "Visa Balaji"...!! This name is due to a very large number of devotees with a wish to go to abroad, got their wish fulfilled. It is customary to encircle the temple (known as Pradakshina) eleven times and pray to God for a specific wish. Once this wish comes true, the Devotee has to visit again and perform 108 Pradakshinas. This is one of the very few temples in India which does not accept monetary donations in a Hundi and therefore does not fall under the purview of endowments dept of our Government The Temple circulates a monthly magazine "Vak" which means Speech (Of GOD), nominally priced at Rs 5.00 only. This magazine is the only source of 'Temple-Income'.
Chennakeshava Swamy Temple
Located on a hillock in Keshavagiri of Chandrayangutta area. Around 1 km from Falaknuma Railway station and 5 km from Charminar. This is a very old self-manifested temple. The rituals are done in accordance with Vaikhanasa and Pancharatra Agamam. There are sub-temples of Andal, Alwars and four-armed Anjaneyaswamy. On the same hillock, towards north, there is another temple of Ramalingeswara and folk God & Goddess. The temple is now under endowments department of Government of Andhra Pradesh.
Karmanghat Hanuman Temple
Main article: Karmanghat Hanuman Temple
The temple was built in 11th century A.D (approximately 1143)( about 860 years old) under the Kakatiya dynasty. Located at Karmanghat, closer to Sagar Road. The god here is very famous and powerful. People visit from different locations to worship hanuman here.
Hyderabad has many tourist attractions and holy temples in and around the city. A temple which stands out in the state capital, almost 8 ½ centuries old – The Karmanghat Hanuman temple. It is one of the oldest Hanuman temples in the state. Situated in the Saroornagar mandal of the Ranga Reddy district, this temple has been attracting thousands of devotees everyday. It was built by the Kakatiya king Prataprudra II in 1143 A.D.
The word "Karmanghat" itself has a beautiful story behind it and shows that Lord Hanuman exists in this temple. In the 17th century, after conquering Golconda Aurangzeb sent his men to destroy the Hanuman temple. When they tried to enter the temple, they were pushed back by some strong force and could not enter. When they reported the matter to Aurangzeb, he himself came down to destroy this temple. He too could not enter the temple and he heard voices which said "If you want to enter this temple, make your heart stronger(Karo-man-ghat)". Aurangzeb asked the voice to prove its truthfulness. Then there were lights all around, and there appeared the form of the lord. This is how the place came to be called as Karmanghat.
Once when the Kakatiya king Prataprudra II went for hunting, he became tired and came to a place called Lakshmipuram. He heard the roar of a tiger and thought of hunting it down. But he could not find the tiger and sat down again. He heard the roar again and went in that direction. After sometime, he heard the name "Sri Ram" being chanted. He threw his weapons and went in that direction. He cut down all the leaves and found a Hanuman statue. He prostrated before the lord and then went back to his fort. In his dream that night, the lord came in his dream and asked him to build a temple in that place. The next day the king laid the foundation and the temple was constructed.
The temple has been under the control of the Kakatiya kings. They started adding smaller temples within the premises itself. The temples of Lord Rama, Vigneshwara, Nageshwara, Brahmaraba sametha Spatika Lingeshwara, Durga mata, Saraswati mata, Jagannatha Venugopala swamy, Navagrahas are situated. The Navagraha gods are considered to be responsible for the happenings in the world. Devotees consider the darshan of Goddess Durga as very auspicious as she is considered the mother of the Universe. Lord Anjaneya is known as Dhyana Anjaneya here. There is a pond in the temple where the devotees take a holy dip. They go around the Dhwaja Sthambam and offer their prayers. Then the devotees enter the Garbhalayam and offer their prayers to Dhyana anjaneya swamy. Then they pray to the other gods and goddesses in the temple.
Festivals like Ugadi, Sri Ramanavami, Valmiki Jayanthi, Krishnashtami, Hanuman Jayanthi, Dasara, Nagapanchami, Karthika Pournami, Sivarathri are celebrated with a lot of pomp and splendor in the temple. People have a lot of belief in the god here. It is said that if ladies worship dhyana anjaneya for 40 days regularly, they will be blessed with hale and healthy children. Similarly, people with diseases will also get cured if they worship the lord for 40 days.
Talking to the priest of the Saraswati mata alayam, he says that "Large number of devotees visit the temple everyday. The place has its own significance and believe that dhyana anjaneya solves their problems. The other temples which are situated within the temple premises make the devotees happy as all gods are located in a single place."
The temple is at a distance of 15 km from the city railway station and 12 km from the bus station. The temple timings are : 6 am to 12 pm 4 pm to 8 pm.
Kesari hanuman Temple
Located at Jiyaguda, on the banks of River Musi. (Adj. to Jiyaguda KHT bust stop). It is believed that this temple was first established by samarth Ramdas swami saint from Maharashtra and also guru of maratha ruler Shivaji.
In Ramayana while searching Sitadevi Hanuman did his batch in the Musi river.And did his daily prayer for that day.
Here Goseva is also you can do right now. You will get Aavupanchakam Srirama.
Parsi Fire Temple
Located at M.G. Road. Secundrabad
Peddamma Temple
This temple is located at Road no.55. JubileeHills, Peddamma temple is very famous among "Bonaalu" (A Very Colourful Local Festival - More popular in Telangana Regions of AP) celebrating community. The word "Peddamma", which is "Pedda+Amma", literally means 'Mother of Mothers' or "The Supreme Mother". She is one of the 11 forms of Village Deities and The Supreme most. The Temple is a must-visit during this "Bonaalu" festival which occurs during June–July every year. People offer their prayers and scrifices to The Mother round the year, and The Mother bestows Her warm to the devotees.
Ranganatha Swami Temple
Main article: Ranganatha Swami Temple
Around 400 Yrs old temple Located at Jijyaguda.
Sri Subrahmanya Swamy Devalayam, Skandagiri
Located at Padma Rao Nagar, also called "Skandagiri Temple", about 2 km from Secuderabad Railway Station. The word "Skanda+Giri" means The Hill of Lord Skanda, another name of Lord Subrahmanya. Lord Subrahmanya is presiding Deity accompanied by Sri Valli and Sri Devasena. The other important sannadhis are Lord Sundara Vinayagar (Maha Ganapathy), Sri Ekambareshwarar (Lord Shiva) accompanied by Mother Goddess Kamakshi, Sri Varadharaja Perumal with Goddess Sridevi & Sri Bhudevi, Goddess Jaya Durga and Navagrahas.
The Temple celebrates many important festivals throughout the year attracting devotees in large numbers. Special mention is to be made of festivals like Sri Vinayaka Chaturthi, Sankatahara Chaturti for Sri Sundara Vinayagar, Aadi Krithigai, Subramanya Sashti, Mahaskanda Sashti, Thai Poosam. Panguni Uttiram, and other festivals for Sri Subrahmanyaswamy and Pradhosha Poojas, Mahasivarathri, Maharudrams performed during the Kartika months for Lord Ekambareswarar, Vasantha Navarathri and Sharadha Navarathri festivals for Sri Jaya Durga & Sri Kamakshi Amman.
This temple is a tribute to the public spirit of devotion and continued patronage. The devotees swell in number day-by-day and that speaks immensely of the Divine Grace of the Supreme Almighty enshrined on this hillock.
Akkanna Madanna Temple
This temple is located in Shalibanda and is popular during the festival of Bonalu.
Ujjaini Mahankali Temple(More than 200 years old)
it is located near to general bazaar, secunderabad. is popular during festival of Bonalu (secunderabad region) and Friday special pooja.
Sanghi Temple
Located near Ramoji Film City.
Timings : 6am to 1pm and 4pm to 8pm.
This temple, dedicated to Lord Venkateswara, graces a promontory overlooking Sanghi Nagar. This temple is named after the family of Sanghis, owner of Sanghi group of industries. This beautiful temple, which is located a top a hill has been constructed in South Indian style with deities of many Gods. It has now become a major spot of shooting of films. Also, the hill-top view is very refreshing and the calm breeze brings joy and peace. The best time to visit this temple is in the evenings during sun set. The sun-set view is just very beautiful.
Ashtalakshmi Temple, Hyderabad
This temple has Goddess Lakshmi as Ashtalakshmi in all her eight forms. This temple is situated in Vasavi Colony, one of the prime residential localities in Hyderabad. It is one of its kind temple in the state of Andhra Pradesh and also one of the two Ashta Lakshmi temples in India, the other being in Chennai. The temple was constructed in the year 1996 under the Kanchi Kama Koti Peetam. The temple is very famous for its spectacular annual event called Brahmotsavam, when the cultures and traditions of the region are portrayed through great spiritual pomposity.
Katta Maisamma temple
This temple is located at Begumpet, Besides Hyderabad Public School.
Balkampet Yellamma temple
This temple is located at Balkampet.
Balkampet Yellamma temple in Hyderabad is one of the famous temples dedicated to Goddess Yellamma, a traditional manifestation of Goddess Parvati or Shakti. Sri Yellamma Devasthanam is considered to be existing since 15th century and has got today’s renovated form in the year 1919 as per the historical data available.
The unique feature of this temple is the presiding deity of Yellamma lies 10 feet beneath the ground level (bhoogarbha swayambhu vigraham). There is a well behind the temple of Sri Yellamma in Balkampet which is considered as very sacred that who takes a bath with this water will be cured from all diseases and become healthier. The water of this well is also taken Theertham.
The meaning of the word “Yellamma” is “the mother of all”. It is also believed, Yellamma Devi is the Kaliyuga avatar of Goddess Chinnamastha Devi who is worshipped as one of the Dashamahavidya. But the popular legend says She is believed to be Renuka Devi, mother of Lord Parasurama.
The second renovation of Balkampet Yellamma temple was done in 1983. Devotees can have the darshanam of “Akhanda Jyothi” which was lit by Sri Virupaksha Shankaracharya Swamy at the time of renovation.
The major festival in Yellamma temple is – Yellamma Kalyanotsavam, the divine marriage ceremony of Goddess Yellamma. It is celebrated in Ashada masam. Bonalu in Ashada masam, Durga Navaratri during Dasara in Ashwayuja masam, and Vasantha Navaratri in Chaitra masam are also celebrated with lot of gusto.
Balkampet Yellamma Temple Complex has Addala Mantapam, Sri Ganesha Temple, Sri Pochamma Temple, Sri Nagadevata Temple, Sri Rajarajeshwari Devi Temple, etc. The temple committee is making arrangements to construct Pilgrims Bonalu.
Sri Ranganatha Temple (375 Yrs Old)
Gandhichervu, Hayathnagar, Hyderabad Gandhichervu was a big village in dense forest in the past years. One day few Saints were passing through Koheda (a place in Hayathnagar) Hanuman temple. Lord Sri Ranganatha sat on a hill and called them, he said to saints that I am in a nearby Snakes nest. Sri Ranganatha order them a takeout him from nest and perform rituals. Saints informed this to the Patwaris (head of the villages in olden times). Patwaris thought that they are saints and they ignored their words. On the same day Sri Ranganatha has appeared in their dreams and whipped them severely. Later in the morning they started searching for these saints, at last they found them and requested to show the place where Sri Rangantha can be found. Saints and Patwaris went to that Snakes Nest which was of 25fts. With the help of villagers they moved the Sri Ranganatha from nest and placed the idol on a bullock cart. Saints started prayers and requests Sri Ranganatha to select the place where he wants’ to established permanently. Bullock cart started from Koheda and stopped at Gandhichervu gutta. Saints and people have established him on the present hill top. Grand celebration takes place at this temple on every Vaikunta Ekadashi and Sri Rama Navami.
Lakshmi Ganapathi Temple
Lakshmi Ganapathi Temple in Ameerpet, Opposite Big Bazaar Lane is famous as most of the people who visit Ameerpet will visit this temple frequently as they believe this lord Lakshmi Ganesha brings the luck and full fills the worthy and meaning full wishes
Math \ Ashram
Sri Sadguru Samarth Narayan Ashram
Located at Jiyaguda near Purana Pul. The Ashram is established by Sri Sri Sri Samartha Narayana Maharaj, descendent of Sri Samartha Ramdas (guru of Sivaji). Followers of Samartha Sampradaya visit this place regularly. The Ashram houses Kesari Hanuman, Sri Rama Panchayatanam, Saligrama Siva temple, unique World's only Kamadhenu Gowmata temple apart from Sri Hari Hara temple. The Ashram has a lifelike vigraha pratishta of Sri Samartha Narayana Maharaj who attained Jeeva Samadhi at Harihar, Karnataka after performing Ashwamedha Yaga. The Ashram currently has Shri Samarth Kamadhenu Goshala for more than 1000 cows. A serene atmosphere prevails for all those who would like to attain bliss in the buzzle of city atmosphere. The Ashram is nearer to Busstop where bus number 2J goes.
Read the books titled Sri Sri Sri Sadguru Samartha Narayana Maharaj Divya Jeevitha Charithra, Samartha Samaarat
Address 13-3-476-1, Opp. MCH Colony, Shiv Bagh, PuranaPool, Jiyaguda, Hyderabad - 500 006 (Andhra Pradesh)
Contact Sri Prabhu Datt Ji Maharaj Phone : 040-24825313 Mobile : 09296358630 Email : srikalpavruksha at gmail dot com
Ahobilam Math
Located at D.D.Colony. Near Shivam \Shivam Road.
International Society for Krishna Concioussness/Hare Krishna Movement
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare
There are three ISKCON temples. One at Hare Krishna Land. Opp. G.Pulla Reddy Sweet House. Near GPO. Nampally Station Road, Abids; the other one at Secundrabad, near Secunderabad Railway Station and another one at Banjara Hills near Shri Jagannatha Temple.
The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) was established by His Divine Grace Abhay Caranarvinda Bhaktivedanta Swami, affectionately known to his disciples as Srila Prabhupada. His Divine Grace appeared on 1 September 1896 in an orthodox Vaishnava family in Calcutta, India, he was named Abhay Caran by his doting parents. His father, Gour Mohan Dey, particularly wanted Abhay to become a great devotee of Sri Krishna, and worked hard to develop his natural affection for Krishna since childhood. Srila Prabhupada built 108 temples all over the world and spread the transcendental knowledge of the vedas in different languages. Srila Prabhupada wrote and published many books his famous books are "Bhagvad Gita As It Is" (World Record), "Srimad Bhagvatam" (Set of 18 Vol.), "SHRI KRISHNA: the Personality of Godhead", "Nector of Instructions", "Nector of Devotion", "Sri Ishopanishad" and many more. He started a magazine "Back To Godhead" in 1944 and now onwards it is spreading quickly. Now ISKCON have more 1000 temples & more than 4000 centre all of over the world. ISKCON is feeding more than 2,00,000 students per day with Krishna prasad free of cost and Providing free education on "Bhagvad Gita & Other scriptures". Also spreading the Holy Names of Lord (Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare) by Mantra Meditation. Regularly conducting Mahanagar Sankirtan and Lord Jagannath's Rath Yatra every year, Celebrating Sri Krishna Janmashtami, Gour Pournima, Nrsimha Caturdashi, Nityananda Triyodashi, Raama Navami, Balraam Jayanti and other festivals every year and the regularly happening Sunday Feast program.
Shankara Math
Located at Nallakunta.
This Temple is under (branch of) Sri sringeri sarada Mutt, Sringeri, Karnataka State. Sringeri is the first mutt ever established by Adi sankara.
Satya Sai Temple
Located at Sivam road, Near Osmania university
This 'Sivam' Temple is a branch of the International Satya Sai Seva organisation. The significance of this Temple is the regular Bhajans, Social service activities, Keertans and Classical Music programs.
Rama Krishna Math
Located at Domalaguda, Lower Tank Bund road
The Ramakrishna Math, Hyderabad is a branch of the International Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission with its headquarters at Belur, Howrah, West Bengal, India. The Hyderabad branch was started in 1974. It is situated on the southern side of Ramakrishna Math Marg in Domalguda locality of Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh. Its various departments include: Ramakrishna Universal Temple, language courses in Vivekananda Institute of Languages, some 20 courses for the youth in the Vivekananda Institute of Human Excellence, Vivekananda Health Centre, Vivekananda Library, Gita Darshan (an audio-visual museum on the Gita), Sant Darshan, Ramakrishna Museum, book stall, daily poor feeding, breakfast for children, free tuition for school students, etc.
Ramakrishna Math, Hyderabad, being a branch centre of Ramakrishna Math, Belur Math, is meant to serve society in all possible ways— physical, mental, cultural, and spiritual—what Swami Vivekananda termed as Annadana, Vidyadana, and Jnanadana. We invite one and all of our countrymen, in general, and the people of Andhra Pradesh, in particular, to come forward and benefit from the various activities of the Math. We also invite all to participate in the service activities and promote the noble motto of this Math, which, in the words of Swami Vivekananda, is 'Atmano Mokshartham Jagaddhitaya cha'— 'for one's self-realization and for the welfare of the world at large'.
Other Temple
Hyderabad Kalibari is the only Bengalees Kali Mata Temple in twin city which was eestablished on 28 August 1974 and in was installed and inaugurated by Swamy Ranganathanandaji Maharaj of Ramkrishna Math, in presence of late Raja Sagi Satyanarayan Raju than the endowment minister of Andhra Prodesh.
All kinds of Bengali festivals celebrate here. like,
Ganesh pooja, Durga Pooja, Deepawali Kali Pooja, Jagadamba mata Pooja, Saraswati pooja, Bengali New year, Annapurna Pooja, Rabindra Jayanti, Dol Utsav, Deity Installation day 28 August, May Day (Poor feeding and cloth donate to poor women), Nazrul Sandhaya etc.
The General Secretary of this Temple Mr. S.Karmakar