Balkampet Yellamma Temple

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Balkampet Yellamma temple
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Balkampet Yellamma temple
Religion
Affiliation Hinduism
District Hyderabad
Location
Location Balkampet, Hyderabad
State Telangana
Country India
Architecture
Type South Indian
Creator Kothapally Goud's Family

The Balkampet Yellamma Temple is a Hindu temple located at Balkampet in Hyderabad in the Indian state of Telangana. [1] It is dedicated to Yellamma, one of the names of Renuka, a Hindu mother goddess.

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History

The temple is believed to date to the 15th century. The statue is partially submerged, giving rise to the nickname Jala Durga, jala which means water in Sanskrit. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 Iyer, Lalita (7 April 2018). "Jala Durga at Balkampet fulfills all your desires". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 28 October 2024.

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