Keshlapur, a secluded hamlet situated approximately 32 kilometers away from the district hub of Adilabad and 25 kilometers distant from Uttnoor, houses the renowned temple of NAGOBA. This sacred abode venerates the revered deity, Shesha Nag, the celestial serpent of Lord Shiva, bestowing an air of profound sanctity.
Shrine’s History
The Nagoba Temple, named after the Marathi word Nag meaning snake, stands at the confluence of the River Pranahita and the River Godavari. This adds to the significance of the place. The temple receives the maximum footfalls during the Jathara when thousands of members of the Mesaram clan of the Gond tribes congregate to offer their prayers to the Snake God.The Snake deity Nagoba is revered not only by Gond tribes from Telangana but tribe members from neighbouring Maharashtra are also frequent visitors who come to seek his blessings. Keslapur, therefore, receives a huge crowd from neighbouring states who wish to pay their respects to their revered deity. The flow of visitors reaches a peak in the Pushya Masham corresponding to the months of December ?January in the Gregorian calendar when thousands of tribes come to join in the Jathara. Consequently, Keslapur receives adulation and is revered by members of the tribes for being the abode of the Serpent God.
Shrine’s Map Location and How to Go There
By Road
Buses will run between Uttnoor and major cities and districts like Hyderabad, Warangal, Karimnagar and Adilabad. Once in Uttnoor, tourists can avail local transport to reach Keslapur Village.
By Rail
The Sirpur Kagaznagar Rail Way Station near to Kagaznagar located at a distance of 23 km from Keslapur is easily reachable from nearby towns. However, the Kazipet Railway Junction located at a distance of 174 KM from Keslapur is a major railway junction.
By Air
The nearest airport is Shamshabad Hyderabad.
Events Celebrated at This Shrine
Nagoba jatara
Extra Information About this Shrine
Keslapur is revered for the presence of the Nagoba Temple. It is also famous for the annual Keslapur Jathara that is celebrated by the members of the Mesaram clan of the Gond tribe.