Situated in the Kesavagiri hillock, Hyderabad, Sri Chennakesava Swami Temple, Keshavgiri Chennakesava Swamy Temple is a famous temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The temple is believed to be over 600 years old and built during the Vijayanagar dynasty. It is one of the rare temples that has Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu idols and it united warring Shivaite and Vaishnavaite groups in ancient days. Hence it is called Shaiva Keshava Keshtram.

location Telangana, Rangareddy, Hyderabad

Legend

According to the legends, the temple was built during the Vijayanagar dynasty. The temple is believed to be over 600 years old. This ancient temple is mentioned in certain folklore and folk tales of this particular state.

Architecture

The temple premise is fully walled with special entry and exist towers in the opposite direction. The temple tower is sculpted with images of Gods and goddess. The temple well is considered very holy with medicinal water that is used as offering to the devotees. It is strongly believed that artisan and masons were brought from South India for the construction of Chennakesava Swamy temple. The Temple contains garbha griha and antarala which is connected with 28 pillared mandapa. It has two entrances from north side and south side. The height of the elevation was nearly 50 to 60 feet from road. This temple is situated in the flat top of the elevation. The Chennakesava Swamy Murthy temple was sculpture on a boulder with ornaments. There are sub-temples of Andal, Alwars and four-armed Anjaneyaswamy.

Culture

Hyderabad in rich culture and history. The city is known for its opulent heritage, with a wide array of mosques, churches, temples, monuments, historic places, food and the arts. The city of Hyderabad is recognized for its hospitality and is the one place where you can find a perfect amalgam of North and South Indian dwellers belonging to different regions. Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Hindi, Urdu and Marathi are some of the many languages that are spoken here. Hyderabad has its own distinctive culture with the profusion of Islamic and Hindu philosophies.

Darsan Info

Temple timings : 6.00 AM to 12.00 PM and 4.00 PM to 8.00 PM

Darsan Dresscode

Clean and conservative clothing preferred : avoid shorts.

Famous Festival

Pausha Putrada Ekadashi, Makar Sankranti, Paush Purnima, Sakat Chauth, Shattila Ekadashi, Mauni Amavas, Vasant Panchami, Ratha Saptami, Bhishma Ashtami, Jaya Ekadashi, Kumbha Sankranti, Magha Purnima, Vijaya Ekadashi, Maha Shivaratri, Amalaki Ekadashi, Meena Sankranti, Holi, Holika Dahan, Rangwali Holi, Basoda, Sheetala Ashtami, Papmochani Ekadashi, Chaitra Navratri, Gudi Padwa, Ugadi, Gauri Puja, Gangaur, Yamuna Chhath, Rama Navami, Kamada Ekadashi, Solar New Year, Mesha Sankranti, Hanuman Jayanti, and Chandra Grahanam and many other pujas.

Temple Rituals

The rituals are done in accordance with Vaikhanasa and Pancharatra Agamam. Regular poojas, archanas and ashtottharas, special poojas are also performed as per the temple Schedule.

Additional Info

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