Temple

Located at Alampur in Telangana, Alampur Navabrahma Temples are a total of nine temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. The Navabrahma temples are situated on the bank of the Tungabhadra River, all enclosed in a courtyard. The temples dates back to the 7th century AD and were built by the Badami Chalukyas rulers. The Navabrahma temples are :

Taraka Bhramma : The Taraka Bhrama temple is partly in ruins and it has inscriptions from the from the 6th-7th century.

Swarga Bhrahma : The Swarga Brahma temple was built during 681-696 AD by Lokaditya Ela Arasa.

Padma Bhrahma : Padma Brahma temple houses a polished stone sculpture of Shivalinga.

Bala Bhrahma : The bala Brahma temple works as the main shrine and regular temple rituals are performed here.

Garuda Bhrahma : There are many elaborate carvings on the pillars of the Garuda Brahma Temple.

Kumara Bhrahma : The porch of Kumara Brahma Temple is ornamented with very intricate pillar carvings.

Arka Bhramma : The Arka Brahma Temple is completely in ruins at present.

Vira Bhrahma

Vishwa Bhrahma : The Vishwa Brahma temple is one of the most artistic temple.

Legend

Alampur Temple is known as Sangama Kshetram as this spot is the confluence of the Tungabhadra and Krishna Rivers, and is therefore known as Dakshin Kasi, or the 'Varnasi of the South'.These temples were constructed during the reign of the Chalukyas.

Architecture

The temples are built according to the Northern and Western Indian styles of architecture. The shikharas (spires) of the temples have a curvilinear form and are adorned with miniature architectural devices. The floor plans and ornamentations of the temples resemble those of some the rock cut temples in Western India.

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Darsan Info

The temple opens at 5:00 AM to 11:00 AM and from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

Darsan Dresscode

There is no specific dress code. Devotees are advised to dress appropriately.

Famous Festival

Maha Shivaratri (February-March)

Culture

Referred as Dakshina Kashi as it is the confluence (sangam) of the rivers Krishna and Thungabhadra, Alampur is a temple-town situated in Mahbubnagar district. It is also known as Nava Brahmeshwara theertha. Alampur is amidist Nallamalla hills and is on the left bank of river Thungabhadra. It is the western gateway to Srisailam Temple. Alampur is a historical place famous for its temples. Several dynasties ruled this place including Satavahanas, Chalukyas, Kakatiyas, Bahamani sultans, Vijayanagara kings and finally falling under Hyderabad.

Temple Rituals

The Bala Brahma Temple works as the main shrine and regular temple rituals are performed here. Abhisheka is performed here daily.

Special Rituals

On special festive occasions, poojas, yagnas and other religious function are held at these temples.

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