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HYderabad temples
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Sanghi Temple
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This beautiful temple complex atop
the hillock Paramanand Giri beckons the faithful devotees who
seek gods infinite blessings. It is built in a style similar to
the temples in the complex and blends perfectly into its
surroundings. A well tended lawn in front provides plenty of
open space for seating the spectators. Different poojas are
performed each day. As one approaches the road leading to the
Paramanand Giri, a huge Maha Dwaram or gateway welcomes the
visitors. A little further away, a long flight of steps leads to
the entrance of the temple complex. Stone elephant heads form
the banisters of the stairway. Located about 25 kms from the
heart of Hyderabad city is located the picturesque Sanghi Nagar,
an industrial suburb. Seen from several kilometers away is the
Sanghi Temple complex with its 15 feet tall sacred Raja Gopuram.
Described as the epitome of love,
mercy and compassion, the deity here is seated on a lotus and is
also holding lotuses in her hand. The 9 1/2 feet tall idol of
the deity is a true replica of the one at Tirumala and resides
in the imposing sanctum sanctorum in the center of the complex.
Once on top of the hillock, a heavy, beautifully carved door
forms the main entrance of the temple complex.
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The Sanghi Nagar named after the
Sanghi temple, is an industrial hub. Standing at the foot of the
hillock, one is awestruck to see the three Gopurams towering
into the blue sky. And before ascending to the temple complex on
top, one stops by at the shrine of Lord Anjaneya, son of the
wind God, who is believed to guide the devotees to the abode of
Gods. The red-faced Lord Anjaneya is the embodiment of death to
the demons and his very name drives away all evils. |
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The Navagraha deities are the only
ones that are in an open temple. Surya, the Sun God stands in
the center and other Grahas surround him, each facing a
direction over which he rules. Decorated with ornaments and
hibiscus flower garlands, the Goddess holds a lotus in her right
hand and the left hand reposes downward. The temple opens in the
early morning at 5.00 am. For one hour, Suprabhatham is done
followed by archana to the deities from 6 am to 8 am. The temple
remains closed between 12 am and 4 pm and after 8 pm. General
darshan for the devotees is allowed from 8.30 am to 10.30 am.
and 4 pm to 6 pm. Poojas and sevas are held between 6 pm and 8
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