Kondagattu

Kondagattu
Kondagattu
Location within India
Name
Other names Kondagattu Anjaneya Swamy Temple
Geography
Coordinates 18°24′16″N 78°33′08″E / 18.4045°N 78.5521°E / 18.4045; 78.5521Coordinates: 18°24′16″N 78°33′08″E / 18.4045°N 78.5521°E / 18.4045; 78.5521
Country India
State/province Telangana
District Karimnagar
Culture
Primary deity Anjaneya Swamy

Kondagattu is a temple located at 35 km from Karimnagar, dedicated to Lord Anjaneya Swamy. It is one of the famous temples of Karimnagar district.

History

According to the folklore, the temple was constructed by a cowherd about 300 years ago. The present day temple was renovated 160 years ago by Krishna Rao Deshmukh. Besides the main deity Anjaneya swamy, the temple also has the idols of Lord Venkateswara, Goddess Alwaarula and Goddess Lakshmi.[1]

Devotees believe that people who do not have children, when offer puja for 40 days at this temple, then they will be blessed with a child.

Transport

TSRTC operates buses to the temple from Karimnagar, Jagtial, and Asifabad bus depots.

References


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