Information of Umamaheshwaram Temple, Achampet, Srisailam, Mahbubnagar, Telangana

Umamaheswaram temple is located on very tall hills of Nallamala forests, nearby Achampet, in the district of Mahabunagar, in the state of Telangana, in South India. It is at a distance of 150 KM from Hyderabad on the Hyderabad-Srisailam highway. This particular shrine dates back to 2nd century A.D. The primary deities of this shrine Bhramaramba (Devi) and Mallikarjuna (Shiva). The temple can be reached by riding on very steep and dangerous curves of approximately 5 mile from the bottom of the Nallamala hill. It is very close to the North Entrance to Srisailam. It is situated on the vast range of Scenic Mountains. There is a Mysterious papanashanam in the premises of this particular temple. The devotees and pilgrims are allowed to just a mug full of water for religious purpose still always a mug of water remains in that spot without being dry. This act is considered as a miracle aspects of this temple.

Umamaheshwaram Temple Religious Significance

Umamaheswaram temple is an ancient Hindu temple that is situated in deep Nallamalai forests region in Mahabunagar district. It was a popular Hindu temple in the medieval period. It lost its significance during the British period because devotees weren't allowed to enter the government forest area. Later, after independence, the shrine regained its popularity because of the local people who lived at the base of the hill and rest of the pilgrims from the rest of the states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. At present, this particular shrine is the temporary or permanent home of many Sadhus who indulge in various types of religious functions and activities. Most of the devotees and pilgrims prefer to walk to this shrine from their home. This indicates their hard work that is blended with dedication and commitment towards the Lord for seeking the immediate blessings for their personal and professional life with a lot of perfection. The shrine is appointed with highly qualified and vast experienced priests.

Umamaheshwaram Temple Architectural Significance

Umamaheswaram temple is a perfectly blend of South Indian Hindu temple architectural styles and patterns plus local Hindu temple architecture in the right manner. The building structure of this shrine is really small on top of the hill. It was built in a successful manner on top of the hill on the given platform like evenly leveled ground. There are just a few sub-temples in this temple complex. It isn't a walled or fully fortified temple complex but an open premise. The walls and pillars of this shrine have beautiful images of local Gods and Goddesses. There are many concrete structures within and outside this shrine. The primary idols are installed on the highly raised platform with fleet of steps.

Festivals at Umamaheshwaram Temple

Umamaheswaram temple is known among adherent devotees for the grand celebration of Shivarathri and other Hindu festivals. A large number of pilgrims and devotees visit this temple on these auspicious days with family members, relatives and close friends. At this shrine, daily special poojas are largely conducted at different timings on auspicious days, daily and festive days. It is broadly open for devotees and pilgrims from late morning to early evening without any break. It is to be noted that most of the public holidays and weekends are marked with regular visitors to this temple. At this temple, people also come for deep meditation in a religious manner with a lot of perfection in any given situations and circumstances. Old age people and children find reaching this temple as risk filled trip to a great extent.