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Entertainment    Famous Temples in Bhagyanagar
 
Hyderabad is land of temples. A famous land of the devotees from all over India visit Hyderabad to see the temples, mosques, etc. Some of the famous Temples of Hyderabad district are..
 
Birla Mandir :- This beautiful temple, which is located a top a hill has been constructed by Birlas. Birla Mandir is built in sculpted white marble, floats on the city skyline on Kala Pahad. The idol in the temple is a replica of the one at the famous Tirupati and was built by the Birlas three decades ago. 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 11 foot tall statue of Lord Venkateswara which is sculpted from black granite, specially mined and brought from Phirangipuram in Guntur district.
 
Chilkur Balaji Temple :- 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 Govt. 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'.
 
Karman Ghat Hanunam Temples :- closer to Sagar Ring Road, it is a marvellous temple of Lord Hanuman. It is also said to be one of the oldest temples in the city. It was built in 11th century A.D(approx 1143 A.D). The temple's name: "Kar Man Ghath" literally means "Make your Heart Strong". The whole temple area is about half an acre, which includes temples of other deities as well. The main attraction of this temple is its age and spiritual beauty. It is also said that any wish with devotion has always come true at this temple.
 
Peddamma Temple :- 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.
 
Subramanya Swami Temple :- Skandagiri, also called "Skanda Giri Temple" is located near Padma Rao Nagar, about 3 km from Secuderabad Stn. The word "Skanda+Giri" means The Hill of Lord Skanda, another name of Lord Subramanya. The Temple derives it's tradition from "Dravid" origin.
 
Sanghi Temples :- 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.
 
Iskcon Temple :-The International Society for Krishna Consciousness was established by His Divine Grace Abhay Caranarvinda Bhaktivedanta Swami, affectionately known to his disciples as Srila Prabhupada. Born on September 1st 1896 in an orthodox Vaishnava family in Calcutta, India, he was named Abhay Caran by his doting parents. His father, Gour Mohan De, particularly wanted Abhay to become a great devotee of Sri Krishna, and worked hard to develop his natural affection for Krishna since childhood.
 
Satya Sai Temple :-This 'Sivam' Temple is a branch of the International Satya Sai Seva organisation. The significance of this Temple is the regular Bhajans, Keertans & Classical Music programs.
 
Rama Krishna Math :-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'.
 
 
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