Information of Ashtalakshmi Temple, Dilsukhnagar, Kothapet, Hyderabad, Telangana

Ashtalakshmi Temple is located in Vasavi colony, between LB Nagar and Dilsukhnagar near Kothapet, off the NH.9, in the Ranga Reddy district, in the state of Telangana in South India. It was successfully built under the direct auspices of the Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam. In 1996th arpril, this special temple was consecrated in a successful manner. The primary deity of this temple is Goddess Lakshmi who is called as Ashatalakshmi that is in her eight splendorous forms. A large number of devotees visit this particular temple in order to receive the blessings of the Goddess who brings prosperity in professional life and happiness in the personal life. It is one of the most sough-after Hindi temples by devotees in this region.

Ashtalakshmi Temple Religious Significance

Devotees who visit Ashtalakshmi temple gets an opportunity to pray to the idols of Adilakshmi, Varalakshmi, Aishwaryalakshmi, Vijayalakshmi, Santanalakshmi, Dhanyalakshmi, Dhanalakshmi and Gajalakshmi. These eight idols are specially adorned with kasula Peru and gold necklace on festive occasions. There are plans to build an Archaka nilayam residential quarters for the priests and a two-storeyed marriage hall at a cost of Rs 15 million so that it caters the needs of the devotees.

Ashtalakshmi Temple Architectural Significance

In the old city of Hyderabad that is dotted with varied style of Islamic architectural monuments and mosques, Ashatalakshmi temple stands very distinct on the outskirt of the city with a different and classic touch of south Indian architectural patter and style with a lot of perfection. There are many similarities of this temple and the Astalakshmi temple located in Chennai in the state of Tamil Nadu. It is strongly believed that the design and architecture of the Ashtalakshmi temple of Hyderabad was directly borrowed from the Chennai based temple. With several modifications, it was constructed in a successful manner. It nearly took five years to complete this temple. About Rs.10 million was spend for its magnificent construction through non-stop work to get the present form. The well-known architect, M. Mathiyalagan Sthapathi and Padmashri S.M. Ganapati Sthapathi largely conceived the design and structure of this temple with a lot of perfection. The Mahagopuram is adorned with 134 idols or vigrahams of lesser-known gods. The temple is built with cement and sand.

Ashtalakshmi Temple General Information

The temple has specious car parking ground that meets the parking facilities adjust to the temple. The temple is wide open to the devotees from early morning hours to late night without a break. It is to be highly noted that the nightly illumination with different color of this enchanting temple is really spectacular to witness by visitors. On the other hand, the general viewed from a short distance, it actually looks like it is made from white marble. In the month of Karthika that falls between the English calendar months of August and September, a large number of devotees visit this temple for special prayers and conducting religious rituals. Devotees of Hyderabad and rest of this region normally visit this temple on all the Fridays. On all the Hindu festive occasion and events, special prayer meetings are conducted in this temple. It is just walkable distance off the NH.9. The details and information related to prayer meetings and pooja can be had from the reception counter of this temple. This temple is always busy in Hindu religious activities throughout the year. People who visit Hyderabad on personal and professional trip always make it a point to visit this temple without missing the golden chance to get the blessing of the goddess.