Introduction
Hyderabad is a historical city and well known for its culture, therefore, has many temples that it boasts of. It is a blessed opportunity from the followers’ side to pray and meditate, while from tourists’ side – to witness the religious face of the city. Thus Hyderabad came to lights as one of the metropolitan cities in the world and in particular if you decided for a tour to Hyderabad then there are various categories of hotels in Hyderabad. Here are some of the must-visit temples in Hyderabad:
Birla Mandir
Birla Mandir that has been constructed solely of white marble taken from Rajasthan is committed to Lord Venkateswara. This is situated on a small hillock, namely Naubat Pahad elevated to a height of 280 feet and is strategically constructed to afford a bird’s eye view of the whole of Hyderabad city. Due to the carving details and serene environment, many people visit the place not only those of the Hindu faith but also travelers. Birla Mandir in this regard can be considered as incomplete list of Hyderabad temples cannot be compiled.
Chilkur Balaji Temple
It is also popularly referred to as the ‘Visa Balaji Temple’; Chilkur Balaji Temple is well known amongst the devotees who have strong faith that worshipping at this temple facilitates the US Visa. The tradition of going round the temple 108 times for the visa seekers is one of its kind and pilgrims throng the temple in lakhs. This temple is recommended for those who seek the blessings of the gods in their mode of transport.
Jagannath Temple
This temple is similar to the Puri Jagannath Temple and is celebrated for Ratha Yatra festival of Lord Jagannath which is a major attraction. The temple artfully sums up the use of this majestically beautiful red sand stone, extracted from Rajasthan. The spiritual feel helps instill a kind of calmness or comfort to the visitors hence making it one of the revered religious places in Hyderabad.
Sri Rama Chandra Swamy temple is located in Ammapalli.
This 800-year-old temple that houses the over 800-year-old pond and the elegant gopuram ranks the most popular list of temples in Hyderabad. Talking of the temple, it is one of the peaceful places in Mysore with heavy historical touch to it, therefore a visit to the history lovers and devotees. It has a special feature of Dravidian and Rajasthani type of architecture, which is quite attractive.
Sanghi Temple
This temple is built on the Sanghi Hill and right now is in craze to shoot Indian films because of its elegance and movie screenplay natural scenery. The location of the temple means that meditation and contemplation can easily be carried out within that surrounding. There are festivals and puja offerings that the temple conducts only during the monsoon season, making it rather special and culturally rich.
ISKCON Temple
ISKCON Temple situated in Hyderabad is also associated with Krishna and famous for its enthusiasm of people. The temple performs daily rituals such as aartis and spiritual discourses; therefore, the temple has an active aura to it. It remains an important spiritual center in the city due to fancy structures, and a intensive social activities around the place.
Shri Ranganathaswamy Temple
The temple includes the Ranganthapura Sthalaswara and the Kattalèsvara temple and is entirely constructed in the Dravidian architectural style and it is among the few existing monuments in the regions evidencing the glory of Vijayanagara empire. The construction of this temple is framed by 600-year history and in it there located the statue of Lord Ranganatha, who is one of the incarnations of Vishnu. Lush with great carvings and located in a very calm environment, it is one of the most important pilgrimage centres at Hyderabad.
Peddamma Temple
‘Peddamma’ Temple gets its name from the Telugu word ‘Peddamma’ which means Mother of Mothers and the festival of Bonalu is performed here with much enthusiasm and faith. This temple is among the most potent and frequented in Hyderabad as it is devoted to Goddess Peddamma. The Hamsa Stambha stands tall in the conspicuously lit temple and is flocked by crowds all round the year but particularly in the period of Bonalu festival.
Conclusion
Temples in Hyderabad unveil the greatest Spiritual experience in India, because of the variety it has to offer. Since there are always accommodation facilities in the city, the physical aspect of these holy sites can be appreciated and also the religious history of the city can be appreciated. Even if one is not on a aesthetic quest for a deity or a god, these temples offer the ideal opportunity after which one’s soul feels so relieved.
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