This temple, also called as ‘Skandagiri temple’ is located at Padmaraonagar, about 2 km away from Secunderabad Railway Station. The word ‘Skandagiri’ means the hill of Lord Skanda, another name of Lord Subramanya Swamy. Lord Subramanya is the primary deity here, accompanied by Srivalli and Sridevasena. The other important sannidhis are Lord Sundaraganapathi, Ekambareshwarar (Lord Shiva) accompanied by Goddess Kamakshi, Sri Varadharaja Perumal with Goddess Sri Devi and Sri Bhudevi and Goddess Jayadurga. Sri Subramanyaswamy temple follows Tamil sampradaya in terms of rituals, however, celebrates important festivals as per both Tamil and Telugu calendars.
Jagadguru Sri Sri Sri Chandrasekarendra Saraswathi Swami performed Sankustapana, Mahakumbabishekam and install main deity of this temple.
Devotees visit this famous temple in Hyderabad, Sri Subramanya temple especially on Tuesdays as it is important for both Sri Subramanya and Goddess Jayadurga.
A place well known for its historical importance and perfect splendor, Secunderabad is home to one of the most sacred and significant temples of Lord Murugan, Sri Subramanya Swamy temple at West Marredpally in Secunderabad. This temple visited by many number of people not only to offer their prayers to the Lord, but to get rid of illness as well, is dedicated to Lord Murugan, the fifth Arupadaiveedu. A very famous temple down south, the Sri Subramanya Swamy temple is a quintessence of enriching legacy, communal accord and prosperity of the state. It is also believed that Lord Murugan protects each and every part of the body of his devotees and even the powerful Navagrahas become inactive and quiescent due to his elegance. Devotees, worshippers and visitors can visit this temple to seek the blessings of the Lord from 5.30 am to 12.00 pm in the morning and from 4.00 pm to 8.00 pm in the evening.
Skandagiri Subramanya Swamy Temple Timings:
Morning: 5:30 AM to 12:00 Noon
Evening: 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Skandagiri Temple Arjitha Sevas:
| Homam | 7:30 A.M. |
| Homam – on Sankatahara Chaturthi to Sri Sundara Vinayagar | 5:30 P.M. |
| Mahanyasam | 7:30 A.M. |
| Abhishekam – Morning Evening | 8:30 A.M. 5:30 P.M. |
| Abhishekam – on Pradhosham to Sri Ekambareswarar | 4:30 P.M. |
| Kavadi / Palkudam offerings – on selected festival days only | 8:30 A.M. |
| Chandi Homam – Parayanam – on the previous day Homam | 5:00 P.M. 8:30 A.M. |
| Nakshatra Archana | 6:00 P.M. |
Skandagiri Temple Sevas:
1) Nithya Seva Nidhi
2) Homam
3) Mahanyasam
4) Sudharshana / Dhanvantri Homam
5) Abhishekam
6) Sahasranamam
7) Chandi Homam
8) Nakhstra Archana – One year
9) Nakshtra Archana – Life member
10) Sankabhiskekam
11) Navavarana Pooja
12) Silver Ratham
13) Giri Pradhakshinam
14) Lighting of Silver Ratham for Giri Pradhakshinam
15) Chandana Kappu
16) Kalyana Utsavam
17) Trisadhi Pooja
18) Mini Ratham
19) Mandapa Alankaram
20) Kavadi – on specified days
21) Paalkudam – on specified days
22) Vehicle Pooja – 4 Wheeler
23) Vehicle Pooja – 3 Wheeler / 2 Wheeler
Schedule of Homams and Abhishekams:
| S. NO. | SANNIDHI | HOMAMS | ABHISHEKAMS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sri Sundara Vinayagar | Sundays & Sankatahara Chaturthi | Sundays & Sankatahara Chaturthi |
| 2 | Sri Subrahmanyaswamy | Tuesdays | Everyday |
| 3 | Sri Ekambareswarar & Sri Kamakshi | Mondays | Mondays |
| 4 | Sri Jaya Durga | Fridays | Tuesdays & Fridays |
| 5 | Sri Varadarajaswamy | Wednesdays | Wednesdays |
| 6 | Sri Dhakshinamurthy | Thursdays | Thursdays |
| 7 | Sri Navagraha Sannidhis | Saturdays | Saturdays |
| 8 | Sri Kaala Bhairavar | – | Ashtami |
Festivals Celebrated in Skandagiri Temple:
- Vaikasi Visakham
- Brahmotsavam (Celebrated for 9 days).
- Aadi Krithikai
- Thai Poosam
- Maha Skanda Shasti (Celebrated for six days) Sri Devasena Kalyana Mahotsavam is also performed in a grand manner.
- Subbaraya Sashti (Celebrated on the sixth day)
- Panguni Uttiram (Sri Valli Kalyanam in the evening)
- Sri Rama Navami
- Gokula Ashtami
- Vaikunta Ekadasi
- Dhanur Maasa Poojas
- Vasantha Navarathri
- Sri Navarathri Festivals
- Vijaya Dasami
- Maha Sivarathri
- Aadi Pooram
- Navarathri Festivals
- Mahanyasa poorvaka Ekadasa rudra Abhishekams
- Pradhasham Poojas
Other Deities Inside The Temple:
- Sri Sundara Vinayagar Sannidhi
- Sri Subrahmanyaswamy Sannidhi
- Sri Ekambareswarar & Sri Kamakshi Amman Sannidhi
- Sri Jaya Durga Sannidhi
- Sri Varadaraja Swamy Sannidhi
- Sri Dakshinamoorthy
- Sri Lakshmi & Sri Saraswathi
- Sri Sivakamasundari sameda Sri Nataraja Sannidhi
- Sri Shanmugar Sannidhi
- Sri Navagraha Sannidhi
- Sri Bhairavar
- Sri Agasthiyar, Sri Idumbhar, Navaveeras, Sri Appar, Sri Thirugyanasambhandhar, Sri Sundarar and Sri Manickavachakar
Skandagiri Temple Dress Code:
Devotees are requested to wear in traditional / conventional dress.
Men’s wearing Shorts, Bermudas, Lungis are not allowed for Darshan or inside The Temple.
Women’s wearing Pants, Jeans, Nighties, Capris are not allowed for Darshan or inside The Temple.
Skandagiri Subramanya Swamy Temple Address:
Sri Subramanya Swamy Temple,
Kamakotinagar,
Padmarao Nagar,
Secunderabad,
Telangana 500061.
Phone:040 2751 0011
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