Saghi Temple
Location : 25-km From The Heart Of Hyderabad City
Presiding Deity : Lord Venkateshwara or Venkateswara
Other Deities : Lord Rama, Lord Vijayganapathi, Navagraha Deities, Kartikeya, Goddess Durga, Anjaneya, And Ashtalakshmi
Architecture : Chola-Chalukya Style
About The Temple :
Located about 25-km from the heart of Hyderabad city is the picturesque Sanghi Nagar, an industrial suburb. Seen from several kilometres away is the Sanghi Temple complex with its 15ft tall sacred ‘Raja Gopuram’. Sanghi Temples are located atop the hillock Paramanand Giri.
Sanghi Temple, Andhra PradeshThe aura of divinity and the verdant slope around the temple complex is panoramic and breathtaking. A huge ‘Maha Dwaram’ or gateway welcomes the visitors. A long flight of steps leads to the entrance of the temple complex. Stone elephant heads form the banisters of the stairway.
Standing at the foot of the hillock, one is awestruck to see the three Gopurams towering into the blue sky. Before climbing up to the temple complex on the top, one stops by at the shrine of Lord Anjaneya to take his blessings. Once on top of the hillock, a heavy, beautifully carved door forms the main entrance of the temple complex. The majestic temple complex is built in the Chola-Chalukya style of architecture.
Lord Venkateswara is the presiding deity of the complex. 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. ‘Alankaram’ and ‘Abhishekam’ are regularly performed to the Lord at the Balaji temple.
Other Temples:
To the right of the Balaji temple, stands the abode of Goddess Padmavati, the consort of Lord Venkateswara. The ‘Vimanam’ of Padmavati Temple is 32-ft. The deity here is seated on a lotus and is also holding lotuses in her hand and is described as the epitome of love, mercy and compassion.
To the left of the Balaji temple is Lord Shiva, seated on a lotus with a crescent moon decorating his hair and a trident in his right hand. Standing next to the Lord is “Shakti Swaroopini” Kamalambika.
There are also temples of Lord Rama accompanied by Sita, Lakshmana and Hanuman, Lord ‘Vijayganapati’, ‘Navagraha’ deities, Kartikeya, Goddess Durga, and ‘Ashta Lakshmi’.
Flowers For Gods:
The exotic flowers for the Gods in the temple are grown in the ‘Pavitra Vanam’ or “Holy Garden”. Plots have been demarcated for each deity and special leaves and flowers are grown for performing pujas.
A Venue For Celebrations:
The temple complex also houses a ‘Kalyan Mandapam’ where marriages and other auspicious ceremonies are performed. A well-tended lawn in front provides plenty of open space for seating the spectators. Different pujas are performed each day. Besides, the temple at Sanghi offers special pujas during festivals.
Weekly ‘Abhishekam’ is performed to the deities between 8.00 am and 9.00 am – ‘Sri Ramalingeswara’ (Mondays), Sri Hanuman (Tuesdays), ‘Sri Venkateswara’, ‘Ashta Lakshmi’, Parvati, Padmavati, and Rama (Fridays).
How To Get Theire:
Hyderabad is well connected by Air, Rail and Road with all the important places within and outside the state. For City transportation, City buses, Taxis and Autorickshaws are available.
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