Friday, February 11, 2011

Peddamma Gudi, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad.

Peddamma Gudi that is Peddamma Temple at Jubilee Hills, on Road No. 55 is a very
popular Mahakali Temple in Hyderabad. The Goddess here is known as Peddamma, one
of the 11 forms of Mahkali and hence the Temple is called Peddamma Gudi. The Temple
is said to be about 150 years old but it has attained prominence since 1993 and has
developed into a very large and beautiful Temple.
Peddamma Brahmotsavam or the Annual Mahotsavam is a very grand festival celebrated
at this Temple. This year’s Mahotsavam commenced this week on 8th February that is as
per tradition on the day of ‘Vasanta Panchami’ and came to a close yesterday, ‘Magha
Shukla Ashtami’ that is 11th August. During these four days of festivities the Temple is
visited by thousands of devotees. The Temple looks much grander with copious floral
and lamp decoration all over the Temple. On the third day of festivities that is on the day
of ‘Ratha Sapthami’, a very attractive Rathotsavam Festival (Chariot Festival) is held.
This year’s Rathotsavam Festival took place on 10th February.
In the above photographs you can see the grand Raja Gopuram of the Temple and the
beautiful Chariot used during the Rathotsavam Festival. 
Posted by Raghu N at 9:57 PM