Bhadrakali Temple Warangal, Timings, History, Travel Guide and How to reach

Warangal Bhadrakali Temple – Guide 

The Bhadrakali temple is situated atop a hill between the cities of Hanamkonda and Warangal in Andhra Pradesh. Where the presiding deity of the temple is Goddess Kali in her fierce form with big eyes, grave face, and eight arms that hold various weapons. The idol is made of stone and is seated on his vehicle, a lion.

History of this Temple

Talking about the history of Warangal Bhadrakali Temple, it was built in 625 AD by King Pulakeshin II of the Chalukya dynasty to commemorate his victory over the Vengi region of Andhra Desam. The Kakatiya kings later adopted the temple and considered Goddess Bhadrakali as their ‘Kul Devta’. It was the Kakatiya kings who got the rare Kohinoor diamond embedded in the left eye of the goddess. The exotic Kohinoor diamond was mined from the Kollur mines. In 1310 AD, the Delhi Sultanate under Alauddin Khilji annexed the kingdom of the Kakatiyas and destroyed the Bhadrakali temple.

Warangal Bhadrakali Temple was restored in the 1950s by an ardent devotee and some philanthropic affluent businessmen. Legend has it that in 1950, the Bhadrakali temple was renovated by Shri Ganesh Rao Shastri, a devotee of the goddess, along with Gujarati business man Mr. Maganlal.

Warangal Bhadrakali Temple Timings

Warangal Bhadrakali Temple opens from 5:30 AM to 1:00 PM in the morning and from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM in the evening. Morning aarti is performed at 7:00 AM in the morning and evening aarti is performed at 6:30 PM in the evening.

Places to visit near this Temple

Warangal Fort

Warangal fort is located in the warangal district of Telangana. This fort is located at a distance of few kms away from this temple.

Thousand Pillars Temple

This temple is very famous temple in the warangal. This temple is few kms away from bhadrakali Temple.

Padmakshi Temple

This temple is located at a distance of few kms away from this temple. This temple is dedicated to Devi Padmakshi.

Siddheshwar Temple

This temple is dedicated to lord Shiva. This temple is located at a distance of few kms away from Bhadrakali temple.

Veernarayan Temple

This temple is dedicated to lord Vishnu. This temple is also located at a distance of few kms away from Bhadrakali temple.

Govindarajula Gutta

Govindarajula Gutta is a famous place to visit which is surrounded by many hills. This place is at a distance of few kms away from this temple.

Mallanna Temple

This temple is dedicated to Mallikarjuna Swami. This temple is located at a distance of about few kms away from this temple.

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How to reach Warangal Bhadrakali Temple

By Air- The nearest airport from Bhadrakali Temple is Warangal airport which is at a distance of about few kms from this temple. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi.

By Train- The nearest railway station from Bhadrakali Temple is Warangal railway station which is at a distance of 5 km away from this temple. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi.

By Road- Roads to this temple are well connected with the other cities of the country so you can easily reach this temple by using your own vehicle or by any public buses or taxi from any part of the country.

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