Information of Sri Shankar Mandir and Hanuman Mandir, Skandagiri, Hyderabad, Telangana

Sri Shankar Mandir and Hanuman Mandir are located at Skandagiri, in Padmarao Nagar, just Behind SP College, in Secunderabad, in the Hyderabad district, in the state of Telangana, in South India. It is direct managed by Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham of Kanchipuram. This temple is nearly 5kms from the bus stands of Secundrabad and 15kms from Hyderabad. It is approximately 2kms from the Railway Stations of Secunderabad and 10 kms from Hyderabad. It is about 50 kms far from the Airport of Hyderabad. This temple is largely known among the devotees for the grand performance of Bhairava Puja, Navaratri - Ayudha Puja, Navaratri - Chandi Homam, Sharada Navaratri Mahotsavam, Vishwaroopa Yatra and Rig Upakarma as per the Vedic rules and regulation with a lot of perfection.

Sri Shankar Mandir and Hanuman Mandir Religious Significance

Sri Shankar Mandir and Hanuman Mandir are largely dedicated to Adi Sankaracharya and Lord Hanuman. It was in a successful manner established more than 20 years ago in this particular region. According to the local legends, Lord Hanuman's imposing unique Vigraha is one of its kinds in the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secundrabad. Every day pujas are conducted in a grand manner at this temple. In addition, Visesha Abhishekam plus Archana are religiously offered to the Lord on particularly Tuesdays and Fridays. Skandagiri Hanuman Temple is very popular among people of this state. On demand, various types of poojas, humans, yagnas and other religious rituals are conducted for the devotees at this temple by its vast experienced priests. It is the right place to indulge in various types of religious activities in a spiritual manner. This temple is known among the strong believers as wish fulfilling shrine that gives immediate effect.

Sri Shankar Mandir and Hanuman Mandir Architectural Significance

Sri Shankar Mandir and Hanuman Mandir have a large and attractive temple entrance. There are shires dedicated to Sri Ganesha, Naga Devatas and Guru Paduka is also present in the temple premises. The Sri Adi Sankara Vigraha is really attractive in all aspects. This temple have largely spaced halls in order to serves as a perfect hub of dharmic activities in this region plus attracts a large number of adherent devotees. The flooring and ceiling of this temple is designed in a religious manner. The main sanctum and sub-temples are arranged in a systematic manner within the temple premises. There are many modern facilities arranged for devotees within the temple complex. There is a Discourse Hall and Function Hall. The hall has a seating capacity of more than 300 persons available for performing various religious functions, activities and dharmic programmes. There are two rooms available for Yatris. There are portraits of Sri Adi Sankara, Sri Kamakshi and Sri Mahaswamiji, Pujyasri Acharya Swamijis on the walls of this main temple.

Festivals at Sri Shankar Mandir and Hanuman Mandir

Sri Shankar Mandir and Hanuman Mandir grandly celebrate various religious major and minor festivals such as Hanuman Jayanthi, Navaratri, Sankara Jayanthi and the Jayanthis of Pujyasri Acharya Swamijis of Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam in a grand manner. In the discourse hall within the Temple complex, musical concerts, various cultural events and pravachans are conducted. On various important occasions and events, distribution of Prasadam and annadaanam is largely performed. At this temple, regular Annadaanam is performed on all Thursdays. In this temple, a large number of people visit in the morning and evening hours with lot of dedication and commitment. They pray for a prosperous personal and professional life. Most of them visit this temple along with their family members, relatives and friends on festive days.