Keesaragutta Temple, Hyderabad

Keesaragutta Temple, around 40 km from Hyderabad is a beautiful site, dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva and his consorts, namely Bhavani and Sivadurga. For the devotees of Lord Shiva’s ardent devotees, this temple is no less than a heaven.
The history and legend

Not only is the temple gorgeous, but the history and legend attached to it is also quite beautiful. As far as legend goes, the shivalingam here was installed by Lord Rama himself. It is said that Rama did it to atone for his sin of killing Ravana, who was a Brahman by birth. So obviously, this temple is of utmost importance for the followers of Hinduism.

Jain connection
It is also said that the development of the entire region dates back to the 4th and 5th centuries. Here, 12 statues of Jain Tirthankara were found close to temple’s steps, which is a proof of the fact that Jainism and Hinduism co-existed during that period in the region.

Location

The temple is set in a picturesque location as it is surrounded by lovely hills and verdant greenery. It is a site to behold indeed! Just keep in mind that before planning a visit to this culturally-rich sacred place, the Keesaragutta Temple, remains crazily crowded during weekends and on any of the major Hindu festivals. If you really wish to enjoy the solitude and silence of the place, choose an unimportant day. Because then, only you’ll be able to connect with the natural beauty of the place, temple and yourself.