Information of Sri Lakshmi Venkateswara Swamy Temple, Manyamkonda, Mahbubnagar, Telangana

Sri Lakshmi Venkateswara Swamy temple is located in Manyamkonda (or Mannemkonda, Manikonda), in the district of Mahbubnagar, in the state of Telangana, in South India. It is an ancient cave Hindu temple in this particular district. The principal deity of this shrine is Sri Venkateswara Swamy. It is approximately 16 Kms from Mahbubnagar District head quarters and lies on the main road towards Raichur. It is to be highly noted that Manyamkonda is one of the significant spiritual centers in the district of Mahbubnagar and in the state of Telangana. According to the local legends and religious experts, in the ancient days many sages and spiritual gurus such as Narasimha Yogi, Kasirayalu, Ettepu Ramayogi, Yanumaddhasu and Veerappaiah were doing meditation at this particular spot so this place came to be known as Munulakonda. With the passage of time this place name got transformed to Manyam Konda.

Sri Lakshmi Venkateswara Swamy Temple Religious Significance

Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple is a Harihara Kshetra. It is an ancient cave like temple where gurus and sages performed mediation with a lot of perfection. The mediation was perfectly blended with their devotion and commitment in a religious manner. It is to be remembered that the main deity of this particular place is Sri Venkateswara Swamy. This shrine is located in a deep cave plus it is perfectly perched on the top of three mighty hills. It is to be highly noted that popular singer named Sri Narayana Konda Hanumaddhas is having direct connection with this particular place. The adherent devotees, pilgrims, visitors and tourists who visit this shrine can really enjoy the scenic beauty of this place. On the day of Magha Purnima, the annual festival of temple is grandly held with the active participation of local people, adherent devotees, pilgrims, visitors and tourists.

Sri Lakshmi Venkateswara Swamy Temple Architectural Significance

Sri Lakshmi Venkateswara Swamy temple's main tower is really very attractive with the images of different types of Hindu Gods and Goddess. The pillars of the prayer hall is beautifully carved with images and saying from Hindu Mythology. The floors and ceilings of the prayer main hall are decorated in an attractive manner. The particular cave temple of ancient period is really spacious for conducting different types of religious functions and activities with a lot of perfection. The small cave temples within the temple complex are perfectly arranged in a systematic order as per the Hindu religious tradition and custom. The shrine can be largely classified as an ancient Hindu temple that was well patronage in the medieval period in this region. It is built as per the South Indian Temple architectural styles and patterns. Within the temple premises, there are small temples that are dedicated to local Gods and Goddess. The temple complex is walled on four sides with a common entry and exist wide door with a tower.

Festivals at Sri Lakshmi Venkateswara Swamy Temple

The annual festival of temple of Sri Lakshmi Venkateswara Swamy temple is grandly held with the active participation of local people, adherent devotees, pilgrims, visitors and tourists on the day of Magha Purnima. The annual festival is conducted in a religious manner as per the rules and regulations. On this auspicious day, special poojas, homams, yagnas and other religious activities and function are performed in a distinguished manner. Most of the Hindu major and minor festivals are celebrated in an effective method with special poojas and homams. The local women folks indulge in bhajans and reciting Kirthanas in the evening hours in the temple's courtyard with good attendance of local people.