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Komuravelli Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple Komuravelli Mallanna | Khandoba of the South | Sacred Cave Shrine of the Kuruma and Yadava Communities Komuravelli village, Cherial Mandal, Siddipet district, Telangana — perched on the Indrakeeladri hillock about 85 km from Hyderabad on SH-1 Rajiv Rahadari . This ancient cave temple is dedicated to Lord Mallikarjuna Swamy (Mallanna) , a fierce incarnation of Lord Shiva, worshipped alongside his consorts Golla Kethamma and Goddess Medalamma (Parvati) . The temple is especially revered by the Kuruma and Yadava (Golla) communities , and lakhs of devotees congregate during the annual Brahmotsavam beginning on Makara Sankranti . 500-year-old clay idol Mallanna (Shiva/Khandoba) Golla Kethamma & Medalamma Oggu Katha & Patnam ritual Pedda Patnam on Maha Shivaratri Agni Gundalu on Ugadi Sunday 12-wee...

Kamdev (Khamdev) Temple Jatara Thodasam Clan’s Sacred Festival | Unique Sesame Oil Ritual | Annual Gathering of Raj Gonds Narnoor village & mandal, Adilabad district, Telangana — celebrated every year by the Thodasam clan of Raj Gonds on the full moon day (Purnima) of Pushya masam (January) . The five-day festival draws thousands of Adivasis from Gond, Kolam, Thoti, and Pardhan communities, as well as devotees from Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana. Annual – Pushya Purnima (Jan) 5-day festival (since 2017) Thodasam clan Lord Khamdev (clan deity) Sesame oil ritual Since 1961 tradition 20+ sisters performed No liquor, no footwear Where a paternal sister drinks sesame oil for three years to bring harmony and good harvest. The Kamdev ...

Peddagattu Jatara (Gollagattu Jatara) Biennial Serpent & Tribal Festival | Lord Lingamanthulu Swamy & Goddess Choudamma | 25 Lakh Devotees Durajpalli, Chivemla Mandal, Suryapet district, Telangana — celebrated every two years prior to Maha Shivaratri in the lunar month of Magha masam (January–February) . This is the second largest congregation in Telangana after the Medaram Jatara, drawing devotees from Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu. Biennial (every 2 years) 5-day festival Magha masam (Jan-Feb) Lord Lingamanthulu Swamy (Shiva) Goddess Choudamma (sister) 25+ lakh devotees Since 16th century Deverapetta box Where Lord Shiva descends as Lingamanthulu Swamy, and his sister Choudamma blesses the ...

🕉️ Sri Ujjaini Mahankali Temple (Sri Ujjaini Mahakali Devasthanam) 200+ year old shrine | Bonalu & Ashada Jathara | Wooden idol with silver shield | Kalasiguda, Secunderabad, Telangana 🌺 Sri Ujjaini Mahankali Temple (Sri Ujjaini Mahakali Devasthanam) is a revered Hindu temple located in Kalasiguda, Secunderabad, Hyderabad district, Telangana . The temple is over 200 years old , with the idol installed in July 1814 . The main deity is Sri Ujjaini Mahakali Matha , an incarnation of Goddess Parvathi. The idol is made of wood, seated in padmasana posture with four hands holding a sword, a spear, a damaru (two‑headed drum), and a vessel of amrit, covered with a silver shield (vendi kavacham). The temple is famous for the Bonalu festival and the grand Ashada Jathara (in July/August), drawing lakhs of devotees. The temple architecture follows the Dravidian style with a well‑maintained gopuram and intricate carvings. Daily poojas, Sahasra ...