Sri Ranganatha Temple

Telangana, Rangareddy, Hyderabad

Sri Ranga Natha Swamy temple is a famous ancient temple located in Jiyaguda, Hyderabad. This 400 year old temple is situated on the banks of Musi River. It is one of the most sacred of Ranganatha temples. There are only two temples of Sri Ranganatha Swamy in Telangana, one is in Hyderabad (Jiyaguda) and the other is in Khammam District.

Legend

According to the legends, once Vanamamalai Jeeyar Swamy visited the Golconda province and the authorities provided accommodation to the Swamy and his entourage along the banks of River Muchukunda (River Musi). An idol of Sri Ranganathaswamy was brought by the entourage and installed at this place as there cannot be an interruption to the Jeeyar Swamyâ€™s daily pooja rituals. After the departure of the Jeeyar Swamy, a temple was built for the idol. The place came to be known as Jeeyargudem and over the years the name got transformed into the present short form as Jiyaguda.

Architecture

The temple was built according to the south Indian style of architecture. Along with the main deity, the temple also houses the shrines of Lord Sri Hanuman and Navagrahalu in the premises. The temple mandapa's are sculpted with idols of gods and goddesses. The temple flooring is made of rock stone.

Darsan Info

06:00 AM to 12:00 PM and from 05:30 PM to 08:00 PM

Darsan Dresscode

Avoid western outfit while visiting temple

Famous Festival

Vaikunta Ekadasi

Culture

Culture of Hyderabad also known as Hyderabadi Tehzeeb or Deccani Tehzeeb, is the traditional cultural lifestyle of the Hyderabadi Muslims, and characterizes distinct linguistic and cultural traditions of North and South India, which meet and mingle in the city and erstwhile kingdom.