Bhadrakali Temple, Warangal

Bhadrakali Temple
Location in India
Geography
Coordinates 17°59′42″N 79°34′58″E / 17.9949°N 79.5828°E / 17.9949; 79.5828Coordinates: 17°59′42″N 79°34′58″E / 17.9949°N 79.5828°E / 17.9949; 79.5828
Country India
State Telangana
District Warangal
Locale Hanamakonda
Culture
Sanctum Bhadrakali

Bhadrakali Temple[1] is one of the oldest temples for Goddess Bhadrakali, situated on a hilltop between the two cities of Hanamkonda and Warangal.

History

The temple is believed to be built in 625 A.D by the King Pulakeshin II of Chalukya dynasty to commemorate his victory over Vengi region of Andhra Desham, as per the writings on the temple wall.

Kakatiya kings later have adopted the temple and considered Goddess Bhadrakali as their "Kula Devatha". A lake was also built by Ganapati deva adjacent to the temple. Due to the fall of Kakatiya dynasty to the Muslim rulers of Delhi, the temple lost its prominence. Allauddin Khilji destroyed the temple and looted the koh-i-noor diamond, which was in crown of the goddess bhadrakali murti. In 1950, the temple was renovated by Sri Ganapathi Sastri a devi upasaka along with the help of a local merchant and other affluent locals.[2].Apara Ekadashi is observed as Goddess Bhadrakali Ekadashi.[3]The history of the Koh-i-Noor diamond; part of British Crown Jewels, is closely associated with this temple as it was installed, as the left eye of Goddess Bhadrakali by the Kakatiya dynasty.[4]

Architecture

The exceptional feature of the temple is the 2.7 x 2.7 m2 stone image of Goddess Bhadrakali with fierce looking eyes, and eight arms each carrying various weapons. Goddess Bhadrakali's vahana – Lion is placed opposite to the sanctum sanctorum. Temple also has Dwajasthambam and a Balipeetam.

Transport

A good transport facility is available to reach out to temple by road through TSRTC or auto-rickshaw services. Warangal railway station and Kazipet railway station are the nearest railway stations to the temple.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Bhadrakali Temple – Bhadrakali Temple History". Durga-puja.org. Retrieved 7 October 2017.
  2. ↑ "Bhadrakali Temple". Cityofwarangal.com. 24 April 2012. Retrieved 7 October 2017.
  3. ↑ Apara Ekadashi in 2018
  4. ↑ Kohinoor Diamond owner is Bhadrakali Goddess in Warangal
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