Balkampet Yellamma Temple Latest News
Nita Ambani, the wife of billionaire Mukesh Ambani– Asia’s richest man– recently donated Rs 1 crore to Balkampet Yellamma Temple in Telangana.
About Balkampet Yellamma Temple
- It is a Hindu temple located in Balkampet, Hyderabad, Telangana.
- It is dedicated to Goddess Yellamma, considered a form of Renuka, the mother of Lord Parashurama.
- It is also known as Yellamma Pochamma Temple.
- Its origins trace back to the 15th century when a rock bearing the sculpture of the goddess was discovered 10 feet underground during a well-digging excavation.
- The immovable idol was seen as a divine sign, leading to the construction of the temple on the same spot.
- Over centuries, the temple has undergone several renovations, with the current structure established in 1919.
- Two major festivals celebrated at the temple are Bonalu Jathara and Yellamma Kalyanotsavam.
Balkampet Yellamma Temple Architecture
- The temple is built in the Dravidian style of architecture and is one of the oldest temples in Hyderabad city.
- The idol was found 10 feet deeper to the ground and was built as a huge temple.
- The temple has a big temple tower, or raja gopuram. There are several inscriptions and carvings on the wall.
- The other shrines inside the complexes are Goddess Sri Pochamma, Goddess Rajarajeshwari, Goddess Nagadevta, and Lord Ganesha.
Source: INDIA
Last updated on January, 2026
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