Location : 25 km. from Hyderabad
Best time to visit : Around the year
Presiding Deity : Lord Venkateshwara
Other Deities : Padmavati, Shiva, Rama, Anjaneya, Ganesha,
Navagrahas, Goddess Ashtalakshimi, Durga and Kartikeya.
Architecture : Chola-Chalukya Style
About Sanghi Temple
Enchanting Sanghi temple is located in Sanghi Nagar, 25 kms from
Hyderabad. It is situated in a hillock called as Paramanand Giri, as
one enters a huge Maha Dwaram or gateway welcomes the visitors. A
little further away, a long flight of steps leads to the entrance of
the temple complex. The presiding deity of the complex is Lord
Venkateshwara , 9-½ ft tall. A heavy, beautifully carved door
forms the main entrance of the temple complex. The majestic temple
complex is built in the Chola-Chalukya style of architecture and
hosts all important Hindu god idols.
If you stand at the foot of the hillock, one is awestruck to see
the three Gopurams towering into the blue sky. And before ascending
to the temple complex on top, one stops by at the shrine of Lord
Anjaneya, son of the wind God, who is believed to guide the devotees
to the abode of Gods. The red-faced Lord Anjaneya is the embodiment
of death to the demons and his very name drives away all evils.
Other Temples inside the complex
You can explore other small temples inside the complex dedicated to
Padmavati, Shiva, Rama, Anjaneya, Ganesha, Navagrahas, Goddess
Ashtalakshimi, Durga and Kartikeya. There is also a Pavitra Vanam or
a holy garden in the temple complex where special leaves and flowers
are grown for performing poojas. The complex also consist a Kalyana
Mandapam where marriages and other auspicious ceremonies are
performed. Different poojas are performed each day. Besides some
special poojas are performed during festivals.
Flower For Gods
can take the exotic flowers for the Gods which are grown in the
'Pavitra Vanam' or "Holy Garden". Plots have been
demarcated for each deity and special leaves and flowers are grown
for performing pujas.
Timings of the Temple
The temple opens early in the morning at 5.00 am. For one hour,
Suprabhatam is recited, followed by Archana to the deities from 6 am
to 8 am. General darshan for the devotees is allowed from 8.30 am to
10.30 am and 4 pm to 6 pm. Poojas and Sevas are held between 6 pm
and 8 pm. The temple remains closed between 12 am and 4 pm and after
8 pm. Weekly Abhishekam is performed to the deities between 8 am and
9 am - Sri Ramalingeshwara (Mondays) Sri Hanuman (Tuesdays), Sri
Venkateshwara, Ashtalakshmi, Parvathi, Padmavathi and Rama
(Fridays).
Festivals in the temple
Festivals like Sivaratri, Sri Rama Navami, Krishnashtami, Vinayaka
Chaturthi, Dussera, Hanuman Jayanthi and Brahmotsavams are performed
with religious fervor and gaiety. It is a favourite getaway point
for the Hyderabadis as well as a popular tourist spot.
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