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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 ...

🕉️ 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 ...

🕉️ Akkanna Madanna Temple (Mahankali Temple) Bonalu festival hub | Ghatam procession | 1 km from Charminar | Built by Qutb Shahi ministers | Hyderabad, Telangana 🌺 Akkanna Madanna Temple, also known as the Mahankali Temple , is located in Shalibanda, Hyderabad, Telangana , just 1 kilometre from the iconic Charminar . The presiding deity is Lord Mahankali (a form of Goddess Mahakali) . The temple is famous for the Bonalu festival celebrated in the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad, especially for the grand Ghatam procession that attracts nearly 1 lakh devotees . The temple was constructed by the brothers Akkanna and Madanna , who served as the Prime Minister and Commander‑in‑Chief under the last Qutb Shahi ruler, Abul Hasan Tana Shah (1672–1686). Both were devout disciples of Goddess Mahankali and maternal uncles of the famous Bhakti saint Bhadrachala Ramadasu . The temple was later closed after their execution by the Mughals, but...