Jogulamba or Yogulamba or Yogamba or Gruha Chandi Temple is a famous Shakthi temple dedicated to the goddess Jogulamba, located in Alampur, Telangana. The temple is one of the Maha Shakti Peethas, a group of 18 temples (Ashtadasa) considered the most important sanctuaries and pilgrimage destinations of Shaktism. Alampur is located on the banks of the Tungabhadra River near its confluence with the Krishna River. The temple is located in the same complex as the Navabrahma Temples, a group of 9 Shiva temples constructed in the 7th-8th centuries CE.
The main deities are Jogulamba(Sati) and Balabrahmeswara(Siva). In this temple, the goddess Jogulamba is seen sitting on a corpse with a scorpion, a frog and a lizard on her head. The word Jogulamba is said to be derived from the Telugu word Yogula Amma, which means Mother of Yogis. Sati Devi’s upper teeth fell out here. The mythology of Daksha Yagna and the self-immolation of Sati is the origin story of Shakti Peethas. The original temple was grounded by Muslim invaders in 1390 CE. The temple was rebuilt after 615 years.
Alampur Yogamba Temple Navratri Utsavams will start from 7th October and ends on 15th october 2021. Sharad Navratri is celebrated in agrand manner. Thousand of devotees visit this shakthi temple in seek of blessing.
Jogulamba Temple 2021 Sharad Navratri Dates:
October 7 – Dwajarohanam
October 12 – Amma Vari Kalyanotsavam
October 13 – Durgashtami, Simha Vahana Seva
October 15 – Vijayadasami, Rathotsavam, Sami Puja (evening), Nadi Harathi, Teppotsavam.
Alampur Temple Timings:
Morning: 6:00 AM to 12:00 Noon
Evening: 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Jogulamba Bala Brahmeswara Temple Address:
Alampur,
Gadwal District,
Telangana 509152.