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Holy Places in Hyderabad are right destination to explore religious importance and culture.
[April 02, 2010]

Holy Places in Hyderabad are right destination to explore religious importance and culture.


Hyderabad city comprises of many places bearing religious importance which is the contributing factor for the city to be considered as the right destination for touring individuals and localities to know more about holy places. As one can find the blend of different cultures that include Hinduism, Islam, Christianity and many more. The source for people living in the city to express their religious belief towards almighty god is through place of worship i.e. mosques, temples, and churches. The stunning feature that adds more attraction to holy places in Hyderabad is its splendid architecture and guides each individual to explore the importance of heritage and culture prevailing in the city from the decades.



Holy places of Hyderabad include Birla Mandir, Ashta Lakshmi Temple, Chilkur Balaji Temple, Sanghi Temple, Peddamma Gudi, Iskcon Temple, Sri Ujjani Temple, Katta Maisamma Temple, Jama Masjid, Mecca Masjid, Toli Masjid, Chote Hazrat Ki Dargah, St.Joseph‘s Cathedral and many more has contributed to attract more pilgrims not only in India but also for different parts of globe and became a source to generate revenue for tourism department of Andhra Pradesh.

Birla Mandir: The trip to Hyderabad city does not end for any individual without a visit to famous and beautiful temple named “Birla Mandir”. Birla mandir temple is totally built with white marbles brought from rajasthan and is devoted to lord venkateshwara. As birla temple is built on hilltop, it provides the spectacular view of surroundings especially at nights comprising the Public Garden,Hussain Sagar Lake, Lumbini Park, Legislative Assembly, Secretariat building and Reserve Bank of India.


Ashtalakshmi Temple: The well known Hindu temple dedicated to Goddesses Ashtalakshmi in Hyderabad is Ashtalakshmi Temple. The group of eight Hindu Goddesses, who represent wealth as well as powers of Shri Lakshmi forms as Ashtalashmi.

Chilkur Balaji Temple: Chilkur Balaji Temple is one of the oldest temples of Telangana region and is located in chilkur village, which is on the banks of Osman sagar lake, just 25 km from Hyderabad. So, if you are looking out for a shrine that has historical significance, do visit Chilkur Balaji Temple to feel the divine experience.

Sanghi Temple: One among the best holy shrine for Hindus in outskirts of Hyderabad city is Sanghi Temple. The Sanghi Temple is the host for all the idols of important Hindu Gods and was constructed in the south Indian style of architecture.

Peddamma guddi: The temple that helps to promote and flourish the richness of Hindi culture and religion is the Peddammaguddi Temple of Hyderabad and it located in the heart of city that is at jubilee hills. Therefore, common man and religious people who want to know more about the characteristics of Ma Durga and receive blessings of goddess, need to visit PeddammaGuddi Temple of Hyderabad.

ISKCON Temple: his temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna and can find thousands of Hindu devotees visiting this shrine during Krishna Janmashtami celebrations every year. So, to discover the real meaning and proper perspective of life or to feel the holy presence of Lord Krishna, do visit ISKCON Temple of Hyderabad to experience the change.

Ujjaini Mahankali Temple: One of the oldest and famous shrines of Hindus within the twin cities is Ujjaini Mahankali Temple. Ujjaini Mahankali Temple receives large turnover of devotees from different states and Telagana region at the time of main events or rituals like Kolupu Potharaju Bali, Rangam, Bonalu Ghatotsavam and Saganamputa.

Katta Maisamma Temple: There are many significant temples in Telagana region and can find most of them in Hyderabad city, one among these is the Katta Maisamma Temple. Therefore, the tourists who are planning to visit Hyderabad city including the local people of the region should visit Katta Maisamma Temple to receive the blessings of Mother Goddess Maisamma who is symbol of strength.

Jama Masjid: Hyderabad is the city with the blend of religious people and is one among the best religious place in India. Jama Masjid is centre of attraction surrounded by many tourist spots like Golconda, Charminar and Mecca Masjid, which makes it more special from other tourist places in Hyderabad city.

Mecca Masjid: Apart from Jama Masjid, the oldest and biggest mosque in India is Mecca Masjid and is 100 yards away from the famous Charminar of Hyderabad city. Mecca Masjid is the best tourist spot as it situated close to landmarks of Laad Bazaar, Chowmahalla Palace and Charminar. To know more about heritage buildings in India, you need to visit Mecca Masjid as it is listed as heritage building of Hyderabad.

Toli Masjid: Apart from Mecca Masjid and Jama Masjid, the other famous and attractive mosque of Hyderabad built in Indo Islamic and Qutubshahi style of architecture is Toli Masjid. So, to find the ornate mosque built in Indo Islamic and Qutubshahi style of architecture in Hyderabad city, right place to land at is Toli Majid of Hyderabad to feel the unique experience of a holy shrine.

Chote Hazrat Ki Dargah Masjid: One among famous religious place of Muslims in Hyderabad is Chote Hazrat Ki Dargah Masjid which located inside the Devan Devadi in Hyderabad. Chote Hazrat Ki Dargah Masjid became sanctified pilgrimage center not only for Muslims within the twin cities but also for Muslims coming for other parts of the country. Your search for prominent Dargah in Hyderabad city ends at Chote Hazrat Ki Dargah Masjid.

St Joseph's Cathedral: St Joseph's Cathedral of Hyderabad is considered as best among the famous churches of Roman Catholics in India. St Joseph's Cathedral of Hyderabad was built in style of Italian architecture and best part of the cathedral is the architectural work on the building which makes it totally unique from other churches in India.

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