Dichpally Ramalayam Temple



Dichpally Ramalayam, Nizamabad, Telangana

Information of Dichpally Ramalayam Temple, Nizamabad, Telangana


Dichpally Ramalayam Temple is located in the remote sub-town named Dichpally, in the district of Nizamabad, in the state of Telangana, in South India. This shrine is largely dedicated to Lord Rama. According to the Telugu language, Ramalayam means the temple of Lord Rama. These types of temples are affectionately called as Ramalayam. It is situated nearly 15kms from the head quarter of the district toward the direction of Hyderabad. It is just a few miles away from the National Highway. According to the local legends and religious scholars, this shrine is built by the rulers of Kakathiya with white and black basalt stone. It is one of the most sought after Lord Rama temple in this district that belongs to the medieval period by the adherent devotees and pilgrims with great faith and devotion.

Dichpally Ramalayam Temple Religious Significance

Ramalayalam of Dichpally is known for its religious significance. This shrine was patronized by the rulers of Kakathiya and local people of this village during the medieval period. It has gained popularity in the modern era also because of the patronage by the Nizam rulers and local people. This shrine is popularly known among the devotees and pilgrims for the various types of poojas, homams and yagnas conducted for the happiness and prosperity in personal and professional life to a great extent. It is to be highly noted that the local people don't miss out from the active participation in the religious activities and functions conducted within the temple premises. It is strongly claimed that this particular shrine is wish fulfilling temple for all those who worship from the core of the heart to this Lord. People also drop in to this shrine for offering thanks giving to this Lord when their wishes and desires are fulfilled in a satisfactory manner. Most of the days related to festivity and auspicious nature as per the Hindu religious calendar are celebrated in a religious manner. These days witnesses a good crowd of devotees dropping in from the surrounding villages of Dichpally and from the town of Nizamabad.

Dichpally Ramalayam Temple Architectural Significance

The Ramalayam of Dichpally is based on the architectural style and pattern of Kakathiya Era. It doesn't have any shades or touch of Dravidian or South Indian architectural styles and patterns incorporated in it. It is one of the best examples of Kakathiya Era Hindu temple built in their ruled regions. The shrine was built of with white & Black basalt stone which is really unique and beautiful in many aspects. It is to be highly noted that this shrine has exquisite carvings on the temple's walls, ceilings plus door frames. On the other hand, it also exhibits the excellent craftsmanship that actually attracts large number of visitors and tourists to this shrine. There are many sub-temples situated within the temple complex that are dedicated to the major and minor Gods and Goddesses of Hindu religion.

Festivals at Dichpally Ramalayam Temple

The Ramaalayam of Dichpally is famous for conducting Rama Navami in a grand and religious manner with special poojas conducted in this shrine with lot of perfection. This particular pooja attracts a large number of devotees and pilgrims from the district of Nizamabad and rest of Telangana. It is to be remembered that devotees also drop in from the state of Andhra Pradesh to this shrine of this festive occasion. The temple is known among the local people for grandly celebrating festive days and auspicious days related to Lord Rama. Most of the people prefer to visit this shrine with their family members, relatives and close friends for prayer and conducting poojas.