Bhadrakali Temple in Telangana Warangal

Bhadrakali Temple in Telangana Warangal


Bhadrakali Temple in Telangana Warangal Bhadrakali Temple in Warangal Telanhana is known to be one of the oldest temples of Goddess Bhadrakali in India. Bhadrakali Temple in Telangana Warangal This temple is located on the banks of Bhadrakali Lake, a picturesque place between Hanamkonda and Warangal about 1.5 km from Government Polytechnic.

Bhadrakali Temple in Telangana Warangal

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Bhadrakali Temple in Telangana Warangal


Bhadrakali Temple in Telangana Warangal According to the writings on the temple wall of this temple is believed to be constructed around 625 A.D from King Pulakesi II of Chalukya to commemorate his victory over Vengi Telangana Desham. This can be observed used by the square columns in the temple structure using typically constructed in the temples of Kakatiyas to were different from the circular column.Bhadrakali Temple in Telangana Warangal The Kakatiya kings “Orugallu Reich” who Goddess Bhadrakali adopted as their “Kula Devatha” to give their preference to other gods, the present Warangal city. The lake was later built by Ganapathi Deva, a minister in Kakatiya dynasty. A road leading to the temple, was also added during this period.Bhadrakali Temple in Telangana Warangal Due to the fall of the Kakatiya dynasty at the Muslim ruler of Delhi Ala-ud-din Khilji, his general Malik Kafur and later Ghia-ud-Din Tughlak, and during the reign of Bahamani sultans and Golconda rulers, the temple lost its importance over the period and the place has fallen into disrepair.

Bhadrakali Temple in Telangana Warangal


Sri Ganapathi Sastri

Sri Ganapathi Sastri (aka B. S. Ganesh Rao) a Brahmana and devi upasaka (worshipers goddess Kali) of Karnataka has migrated in 1940 to Warangal. He noticed the old Bhadrakali temple and took interest in the renovation of the temple. He built a small house next to the temple and started in this remote place to live. He along with Sri Mudumbai Ramanujacharya sought the help of Sri Maganlal Sameja (a prominent local businessman) and other wealthy locals and renovated the old temple in 1950. Many people like Brahmasri Sri Hari Radhakrishnamurthy, Adluri Seetharama Shastry, Vangala Guravaiah, Thandra Venkata Rama Narsaiah Mahatapaswini Mangalambika and Tankasala Narasimha Rao have lent their hands in the renovation ~~ POS = TRUNC of the temple 

Bhadrakali Temple in Telangana Warangal.


Renovated front of the temple in 1950, there were in the temple animal sacrifices (an old habit at Kali temple in India). This practice was stopped in 1950 after the renovation of the temple. During the renovation Chandi Yantra was in the temple and Amrutha beejaksharas installed (holy shlokas) have been posted on the divinity of the hanging tongue and modified the fierce looking eyes of the deity and the tongue for a pleasant looking face. Since everyday poojas, Sharannavaratras, Vasantha navarathras be carried out regularly by the Vedic rites Bhadrakali Temple in Telangana Warangal.

Bhadrakali Temple in Telangana Warangal
 Sri Ganapathi Sastri, the founding trustees of the temple is currently more than 105 years old. He continues to participate actively in the temple affairs. In recent years he has taken and started to renovate it, the interest in an old Shiva temple near Bhadrakali Temple. People in Warangal town and patrons of Sri Ganapathi Sastri celebrated his 100th birthday a few years ago. Today, his son Sri B. Seshagiri Rao has made in the temple affairs as high priest.Bhadrakali Temple in Telangana Warangal
Sri Ganapathi Sastri, at the age of 113 has died on Friday evening 11 November 2011 Here in Warangal. He is survived by two sons and three daughters. He was the temple trustee Bhadrakali yet removed at the time of his death. The temple and the people in Warangal has lost a great man who has developed the temple alone Bhadrakali Temple in Telangana Warangal.

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Bhadrakali Temple in Telangana Warangal

Bhadrakali Temple in Telangana Warangal

Bhadrakali Temple in Telangana Warangal

About Temple

The main deity of the temple goddess Bhadrakali the image is taken in a 2.7 x 2.7 meters square stone west with pleasant looking eyes keep weapons in their eight hands with Shiva under her feet. ‘Sree Chakram “and” Utsava Vigrahas’ of Bhadrakali be placed in front of the main deity.Bhadrakali Temple in Telangana Warangal
A statue of Lion, Bhadrakali of vahana on which she rides is placed opposite the Blessed Sacrament. The temple also has a Dhwaja Sthambam and Balipeetham.Bhadrakali Temple in Telangana Warangal
Some of the oldest deities in the Maha Mantapam with Bhadrakali are all set in stone Uma Maheshwara images on stone in front Shiva Linga, Subramanya Swamy statue Hanuman statue and Navagrahas.
A new road was built in 1966 out of the temple to the Warangal-Kazipet main road next to Government Polytechnic. The temple was expanded in the 2000s with the addition of Alaya Shikaram, Maha Mantapam. Recently added Sri Vallabha Ganapathi temple and temple parikrama in the main temple.Bhadrakali Temple in Telangana Warangal
The temple management is also running a Veda Pathasala (school for learning Vedas) near the temple.
There are 8 large and 12 small temples in the mountains around the Bhadrakali temple including Padmakshi Temple, Sri Shirdi Sai Baba, Sri Narasimha Swamy Temple and Sri Pothuluri Veerabrahmendra Swamy Temple Bhadrakali Temple in Telangana Warangal.

Bhadrakali Temple in Telangana Warangal


Bhadrakali Temple has become visiting this temple into a major tourist place and people from many parts of India.

Best time to visit the temple
The best time to visit the temple during the festival season in “Sravana masa” according to August and September. During this time, festivals and Yagnams are performed in the temple.
Some of the festivals celebrated in the temple Vasanta Navaratri in Chaitra masa Shakambari Utsavam in Ashada masa Sharannavaratri in Ashwayuja masa
Bathukamma

Vasantha Navaratri is a 9-day festival to 9 forms of Goddess Bhadrakali dedicated in Chaitra masa, which is the beginning of Vasantha Ruthu (Spring Season).

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Bhadrakali Temple in Telangana Warangal During Shakambari Utsavam the Bhadrakali deity is aesthetically decorated with different vegetables.Bhadrakali Temple in Telangana Warangal Sharannavarathi is also Maha Navaratri and celebrated is called in Sharad Ruthu (winter season) in the September October each year during Ashwayuja masa. The festival ends with Durga Ashtami. During this festival Veda scholar Vedas recite, perform Homams.
Bathukamma festival is celebrated on Durga Ashtami and is famous for large gatherings (in lakhs) of colorfully dressed women and girls with pans with colorful flowers visit Bhadrakali lake and out on the lake poojas. During this poojas sing different songs Bathukamma. Later, these flowers are on the water. It will see a colorful sight, so many lakhs of flowers on the lake floating.
People in Warangal and Hanamkonda believe in Goddess Bhadrakali and visit for all auspicious occasions like newborn babies, weddings, etc. and offer her bangles, saris and garlands and you pray for her blessing.

Bhadrakali Temple in Telangana Warangal


People with wishes go to the temple and a coconut (Mudupu) bind with red blouse piece in the temple after pooja. After the fulfillment of their desires they visit again in the temple and loosen the coconut and perform poojas and offer saris to the deity.

 Bhadrakali Temple in Telangana Warangal


hitecture:
The temple is square (2.7 x 2.7 meters) formed with a stone image of the goddess. The image is sitting with a fierce look in her eyes and on her face. The goddess wears a crown and has eight hand holding various weapons.There is an artificial lake of two and a half km radius near the temple.Natural rock formations to add the charm of the temple and are the dominant feature of the temple. These rocks are said to carry spiritual powers. The temple is around 250 years old.The image in a rare form transformed with the help of mantras called Tripura Sundari containing the potash form. Tripura Sundari is regarded as the highest manifestation of Prakriti – the female force, a vital energy of the universe. Literal Meaning is the beauty of the three worlds.

Bhadrakali Temple in Telangana Warangal

 festivals:
August-September – is held in the month of Sravana. The deity is aesthetically decorated.There are eight large and twelve small temple in the mountains of Bhadrakali Temple surrounds.
The most important sights
The highlight Bhadrakali temple is the lake next to the temple. The lake has a capacity of 160 million cubic feet (MCFT). Earlier rain the only source of water for this lake and during the drought season was, the lake completely dried up. About 20 years ago of Kakatiya Canal pipelines were laid, bringing the water from Dam ManAir in Karimnagar and now the lake is all year round fully. Bhadrakali lake is now used as a source of drinking water for Warangal and Hanamkonda cities. The AP Tourism has introduced Boats in the lake, and you can enjoy a good relaxing boat ride on the lake.
A series of natural rock formations in the area added to the spiritual charm of the temple and one can during a visit to the temple in the evening relax with a beautiful sunset in the mountains.
transport
Warangal is about 150 km from Hyderabad (Telangana, India) and is easily accessible by car or by train. It has two bus terminals connected in Warangal and Hanamkonda and to many cities in Telangana. The stations in Warangal and Kazipet Junction are between Vijayawada and Hyderabad. Kazipet is a hub for trains to the south and north India go from Hyderabad.From Hyderabad and Vijayawada there are many trains daily. From Warangal and Kazipet stations auto rickshaws are going for Bhadrakali Temple.

Bhadrakali Temple in Telangana Warangal

 Important Places is built in and around Warangal Warangal Fort of Kakatiyas about 10 km from the Bhadrakali Temple. Inside the fortress is the Swayambhu temple of Lord Shiva. An inscription near the temple dates back from 1163AD. Thousand Pillar temple in Hanamkonda, is one of the oldest Shiva temples in India built by King Rudra Deva of Kakatiya dynasty in 1163 AD. Ramappa lake and temple in Palampet village located about 70 km from Warangal. The Ramalingeswara temple, popularly known Ramappa temple built by Kakatiyas dates back to 1213 AD. A popular belief is that the stones of the temple Ramappa float in water. Pakhal Lake Kakatiyas during Ganapathi Deva rule is built, is about 50 km from Warangal. The lake is surrounded by a forest reserve (900 km2.) Is home to the tiger, leopard, panther and Sambhar. In addition to a variety of migratory birds during the winter at the lake, it is the best season to visit the sanctuary makes. This place is a good place for a picnic and can be reached in 1 hour from Warangal in the street. Laknavaram lake is about 70 km from Warangal. This lake spreads around 10,000 acres and has 13 small islands that are scattered amidst the lush green jungle and make the place blissfully quiet. A suspension bridge that connects three islands is recently built and the site has become a major tourist destination in this area

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Bhadrakali Temple in Telangana Warangal

Bhadrakali Temple in Telangana Warangal

Bhadrakali Temple in Telangana Warangal

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