The temple of Sri Ellamma? is considered to be existing from 15th century AD has taken its present form in 1919AD and Ellamma? means mother to all. The idol of Sri Ellamma lies 10 feet beneath the ground level.
Shrine’s History
Sri Ellamma devotees believe that a bath with this water cures all skin diseases and epidemics. This water is taken as Theertham?. To the south of this temple, the Pochamma? idol was installed and She? is the ruler of this sacred land or place. Sri Ellamma is also known as Bala Tripura Sundari, Bala and Balakamba. It is believed that Ellamma is Kaliyuga Avatar of Sri Chinna Mastha Devi whose Upasana is one in Dasamaha Vidya of Tantsopasana. She is also believed to be Renuka Devi, mother of Lord Parasurama. As advised by his Holiness, Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peerathipalli Sri Chandrashekharendra Saraswathi Swamy, Akhanda Jyothi? is lit by Sri Virupaksha Shankaracharya Swamy. One can have Akhanda Jyothi? darshan on entering the Garbha Gudi?. The renovation and rebuilding of the temple has taken place in the year 1983
Shrine’s Map Location and How to Go There
By Road
The nearest bus stop is Balkampet.
By Rail
The Nearest railway station is Begumpet and Secundrabad.
By Air
The nearest airport is Shamshabad.
Events Celebrated at This Shrine
The major festival in Yellamma temple is Yellamma Kalyanotsavam, the divine marriage ceremony of Goddess Yellamma. It is celebrated in Ashada masam. Bonalu in Ashada masam, Durga Navaratri during Dasara in Ashwayuja masam, and Vasantha Navaratri in Chaitra masam are also celebrated with a lot of gusto.
