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Bhadrakali Temple
Bhadrakali Temple at
Hanamkonda is significant Devi temple located on the hilltop between the
twin cities of Hanamkonda and Warangal in Andhra Pradesh. The temple is held
in high esteem by devotees of the of Goddess Bhadrakali popularly called the
‘Grant Mother Goddess’. Remarkable feature of the temple is the square
shaped stone image of the Goddess (2.7 X 2.7 meters). In the image goddess
is seen in a sitting posture with fierce looking eyes and face. The Goddess
can also be seen wearing a crown and having eight hands holding various
weapons.
Major Attractions of Bhadrakali Temple
High point of Bhadrakali Temple is an artificial lake of 2 ˝ kms radius in
the vicinity of the temple. Number of natural rock formations in the
surroundings add to the spiritual charm of the temple and are the most
dominant feature of the temple. Some of the unique shaped rocks are said to
carry immense spiritual powers. The structure of the temple is said to be
250 years old. Though the image of the deity is called the Bhadrakali, the
goddess is said to have been transformed by the mantras into a very rare
form called the Tripura Sundari, which includes the Kali form. Tripura
Sundari is regarded as the supreme manifestation of Prakriti - the feminine
power which is the vital energy of the universe. Literal meaning of Tripura
Sundari is 'The Beauty of the Three Worlds' or more precisely the three
Cites or 'Pura'.
Best Time to Visit Bhadrakali Temple
The best time to visit the famous Bhadrakali Temple in Warangal is the
Telegu month of ‘Sravana’ which corresponds to the month of August -
September according to Gregorian Calendar. At this time a festival is
organised and the deity is aesthetically decorated in various forms. Housing
about 8 major and 12 minor temples surrounding mountains of Bhadrakali
Temple exude a sacred aura when a large number of devotees gather to offer
prayers.
People who visit Bhadrakali Temple also visit Hanamkonda Fort which is just
a kilometer away from the another well known thousand pillared Hanamkonda
Temple. Inside the fort is the Siddeshwara Temple housing a small Linga
shrine.