Padmakshi Temple

One of the places to visit in warangal and is very near and dosent cost you much . You can enjoy your time there with the nature and the sceneries . You will have a good time

Religious thoughts and beliefs have been an integral part of life since ancient times among the people of Telangana region. to understand the ancient traditions, culture, devotion etc of the people living here, crafts and architecture are the best means which displays the historical grandeur which is not possible without excursion.nnPadmakshi Temple is situated on a hillock in Hanamkonda 8 Kms away from Warangal. Temple is dedicated to Goddess Padmakshi an incarnation of Goddess Lakshmi having lotus like eyes. Popularly known as Padmakshi Gutta. Earlier this was a Jain Temple as Jain Tirthankar Parshavnath sculpture with Yaksha and Yakshini sculpted either side on a Rock. A granite stone pillar whose all the four faces display carvings of Jain motifs including the Snack. It was built by Kakatiya rulers in 12th century who later became the devotee of Shiva.nnCircumabulatory is through the huge rocks and giving a feel of being in cave, quite devotional and spiritual environment.nnThere are steps to reach the main sanctum Sanctorum located on hill top and the accessing steps are completely covered with sheets. Nearby is a pond whose importance is seen at the time of Navaratri when the Batukamma festival is celebrated with pomp. In a way, it is a festival of flowers on the arrival of autumn and celebrated by women in Telangana.nnThis temple is an ancient temple and a centre of faith among the women though devotees are having a significant faith. It's a major attraction among the devotees history buffs wanderers soulseekers heritage art and architecture lovers. There are many ruined stone structures attracts the attention of tourists.

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Padmakshi Temple or Padmakshi Gutta is located in Hanamkonda city. It is very near to Hanamkonda bus station. Previously this temple name was Basadi which was dedicated to Jainism. Temple is on the top of the hill. It is a popular place for both Hinduism and Jainism. In Padmakshi Temple you can pray both Padmakshamma or Padmavathi Goddess and Jain Theerthankara Rishabhanatha and other Theerthankara. You can reach to this temple on foot 15 (minutes time) from Hanamkonda bus station or by auto. There is a pond on the foot of the hill. Thousands of women come to that place to celebrate Bathukamma.

Padmakshi Temple ( माँ पद्मावती मंदिर ) HanamaKondanud83dudc90ud83dudc90ud83dudc90ud83dudc90ud83dudc90ud83dudc90ud83dudc90ud83dudc90ud83dudc90nnPadmakshi Temple is one of the oldest temples in Hanamakonda City, with Goddess Padmakshi (Padmakshamma) as the main deity built by Kakatiya Kings in 12th century.nnPadmakshi DevasthanamHistorynPadmakshi Gutta or Kadalalaya basadi consists of a Jain temple dedicated to Goddess Padmavati, located on a hilltop in the heart of the town of Hanamakonda, was originally constructed during Kakatiya reign. Till the Kakatiya Kings renovated and established the Goddess Padmakshi, previously it was a ‘Basadi’ a Jain temple. In the garbhagriha, there is a massive Tirthankara Parshvanath image, with yaksha Dharanendra to the right and the goddess Padmavati (Padmakshi) to the left.The images, all carved from live rock, have been retouched and painted.nnThe temple also has rich sculpture of the Jain Tirthankara's and other Jain Gods and Goddesses. The Kadalalaya basadi or Padmakshi Temple is built on a large rocky out crop.nnOnce a year, Lakhs of women come to this place to celebrate the famous Bathukamma festival and immerse the flowers in the pond at the foot of the Padmakshi hillock.nnArchitecturennThe exceptional feature of the temple is the impressive four faces of a pillar called the Annakonda pillar, which is a quadrangular column made of black granite stone, is at the entrance of the temple.