Bhadrakali Temple is one of the oldest temples for Goddess Bhadrakali, situated on a hilltop between the two cities of Hanamkonda and Warangal.
Shrine’s History
The temple is believed to be built in 625 A.D by the King Pulakeshin II of Chalukya dynasty to commemorate his victory over Vengi region of Andhra Desham, as per the writings on the temple wall. Kakatiya kings later have adopted the temple and considered Goddess Bhadrakali as their “Kula Devatha”. A lake was also built by Ganapatideva adjacent to the temple. Due to the fall of Kakatiya dynasty to the Muslim rulers of Delhi, the temple lost its prominence. In 1950, the temple was renovated by Sri Ganapathi Sastri and Devi Upasaka along with the help of a local merchant and other affluent locals
Architectural Relevance of This Shrine
The exceptional feature of the temple is the 2.7 x 2.7 m2 stone image of Goddess Bhadrakali with fierce looking eyes, and eight arms each carrying various weapons. Goddess Bhadrakali’s vahana ? Lion is placed opposite to the sanctum sanctorum. Temple also has Dwajasthambam and a Balipeetam.
Shrine’s Map Location and How to Go There
By Road
National highway 202 pass through Warangal. Regular bus service is operational between Warangal and Hyderabad, Bangalore, Mysore and many other cities of south India to get visitors here.
By Rail
The nearest railway stations are a Warangal railway station and Kazipet railway station.
By Air
The nearest airport is Shamshabad Hyderabad.
Shrine Timings
05:30 to 13:00 (All days of the week (Morning)), 15:00 to 20:30 (All days of the week (Evening))
Events Celebrated at This Shrine
Vasantotsavam or Vasantha Navarathri in Chaitra masam. Bhadrakali Bhadreshwara Swami Kalyana Brahmotsavalu in Vaisakha Masam Shakambari Navratri in Ashaadha Masam Maha Sharan Navaratri or Durga Devi Navarathri in Ashwayuja Masam Maghi Utsavalu or Maga Navarathri in Magha Masam
Extra Information About this Shrine
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.
