Information of Bhagyalakshmi Temple, Charminar, Hyderabad, Telangana

Bhagyalakshmi Temple is situated at the base of Charminar which is Hyderabad's historical monument which is under the direct care of Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). The primary deity at this particular temple is Goddess Lakshmi. It is a medieval Hindu temple visited by all those who visit Charminar. It is one of the most visited and most sought-after Hindu temples in the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secundrabad.

Bhagyalakshmi Temple Religious Significance

In the old city of Hyderabad, Bhagyalakshmi Temple is visited by large number of adherent Hindu devotees with dedication and commitment in order to seek the blessing of the Goddess Lakshmi who is regarded as the Goddess of wealth. Most of the tourists who visit the historical monument of Charminar pay a visit to this particular temple that is at the base of this historical monument. Bhagyalakshmi temple is well-decorated for the festival of Dasara and Deepawali for a few days every year. This temple is always marked with long queue of adherent devotees and tourist for entering this small temple.

Bhagyalakshmi Temple History

According to the local legends, there are various views regarding the age of this particular temple. Certain section of the people largely claim that the temple's root exist as old as the Charminar itself at this spot. The other version is that the temple came into existence in the late 1960's only. According to the historians belong to the state, when Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah constructed the Charminar, a holy stone was at the present temple site. Later, adherent devotees started applying haldi and kumkum to the holy stone. In the 1960s, Goddess Lakshmi's idol was grandly installed plus a small shed was added to the base of Charminar. This also largely indicate the best example of the old city's religious tolerance to a great extent in the given situation and circumstances. Some people strongly believe that the temple was established in the wholehearted memory of the queen named Bhagmati or Bhagyavati belonging to the Nizam rulers.

Bhagyalakshmi Temple Architectural Significance

Bhagyalakshmi Temple is a small building structure under the Majestic Charminar in the old city of Hyderabad. The temple doesn't have any space in its surrounding as it is situated on the road surrounding the historical monument. It doesn't have sub-temples in its temple premises. It isn't a walled temple. It is a one-room temple with a small tower with images of Hindu Gods and Godess. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has banned the addition construction at this temple site in any given situations and circumstances. Different types of construction activities were stopped by the local police when the temple authorities ventured illegally. This temple is closely monitored by Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). And the state police department. This temple has been the hot spot for communal tension very frequently.

Festivals at Bhagyalakshmi Temple

Bhagyalakshmi Temple is known among adherent devotees for the grand celebration of Deepavalli and Desara in the old city of Hyderabad. A large number of tourists and devotees visit this temple on these occasions with family members, relatives and close friends. At this temple, daily special poojas are conducted at different timings. It is open for devotees from early morning to late night without any break. Most of the public holidays are marked with long queue of people at this temple. It is to be highly noted that this particular temple is the symbol of Hindu-Muslim unity in the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secundrabad.