Balkampet Yellamma Pochamma Temple, located in Hyderabad, Telangana, is a revered and ancient temple dedicated to the goddess Yellamma Pochamma. This temple holds great historical and religious significance in the region.
Yellamma Temple History
YELLAMMA is believed to be Swayambhu (self-manifested) and is positioned at ground level, not installed by humans. The deity resides in the water, and springs (Uta) spontaneously flow with water. Adjacent to it is a small temple dedicated to Pochamma Devi. The temple hosts two significant festivals, namely Ammavvari “Kalyanam” and “Bonalu,” celebrated annually. The worship days of the Goddess are Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday.
According to local accounts, this temple was established during the reign of H.E.H., the Nizam of Hyderabad. A Jagirdar named Sri Raja Shiva Raj Bahadur ruled the area, then known as “Behlool Khan Guda,” which is now called Balkampet.
The temple draws pilgrims primarily from the lower and middle-class segments, with devotees from the twin cities being frequent visitors. The annual festival occurs in July, and the Ammavari (Renuka or Yellamma) Kalyanam is celebrated in July or August each year, attracting a large gathering of devotees.
In 1993, a Naga Devatha Temple was built, followed by the construction of a Ganapathi Temple in April 2012. The temple underwent Kumabhisekham on February 6, 2011, performed by Kanchikamakoti Peetadhipati Sri Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Swamyvaru. On April 15, 2012, the New Dwajasthamba Pratistha was carried out by Pushpagiri Peetadhipathi Sri Sri Madabhinavoddanda Vidhya Nrushima Bharathi Swamyvaru and Visakha Sarada Peetadhipathi Sri Sri Swaroopanandendra Swamyvaru. Additionally, an Addala Mandapam was established on the same day, and a 29-foot-tall statue of Sri Raja Rajeswari was erected at the south corner of the temple during the Kalyanotsavam on June 26, 2012.
Balkampet Yellamma Pochamma Temple was initially registered in 1963 under the Director of Endowments and Joint Secretary, Board of Revenue, Kingkoti, Hyderabad, and subsequently reclassified and published under different sections of the Act. Currently, the Devasthanam is managed by an Executive Officer holding the position of Assistant Commissioner, operating under the administrative control of the Commissioner, Endowments Department, T.S., Hyderabad.
Yellamma Pochamma Temple Timings:
Morning: 5:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Evening: 3:00 PM to 08:30 PM
Sunday, Tuesday, Friday: 5:00 AM to 8:30 PM
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