Information of Jogulamba Temple, Alampur, Gadwal, Mahbubnagar, Telangana

Sri Jogulamba Bala Brahmeswara Swamy Temple is located in the holy town named Alampur, Gadwal, in the district of Mahaboob Nagar, in the state of Telangana, in South India. The primary deity of this shrine is Bala Brahmeswara Swamy. This shrine is very close to the district of Kurnool of Andhra Pradesh. It is one of the oldest Nava Brahma temples which are popular in India. During the 7th Century, the Nava Brahma temples were constructed by the Badami Chalukyas. It is to be highly noted that these temples are largely dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is to be remembered that the shrine is visited by tourists, pilgrims, adherent devotees and visitors especially during the grand celebration of Maha Shivratri.

Jogulamba Temple Religious Significance

The holy town of Alampur is regarded as the western gateway to Srisailam, which is actually one of the popular Jyotirlinga Shivastakam in the state of Telangana. The other significant gateways are Tripurantakam which is Eastern gateway, Umamaheshwaram which is Northern gateway and Siddavatam which is the Southern gateway. On the other hand, Alampur is also best known for the confluence of Rivers Krishna and Tungabhadra, which is known as Dakshina Kailasam. It is to be noted that the the Nava Brahma temples comprises Swarga Brahma, Padma Brahma, Arka Brahma, Veera Brahma, Taraka Brahma, Bala Brahma, Garuda Brahma, Kumara Brahma and Viswa Brahma. According to the inscriptions on the shrine's walls of the Bala Brahma Temple, this temple is largely considered to be in a successful manner built in 702 AD. The shrine of Swarga Brahma is known for the Chalukyan architectural style and pattern plus the 8th century sculptures. It is to be remembered that the Taraka Brahma Temple doesn't have an idol in the main sanctum. On the other hand, it is slightly in ruins. Tourists and visitors can witness a Shivalinga purely made of stone in the Viswa Brahma temple. In Alampur, the 9th century built Suryanarayana temple plus the Narasimha temple built during the reign of Krishna Deva Raya are also prominent attractions.

Jogulamba Temple Architecture Significance

Sri Jogulamba Bala Brahmeswara Swamy Temple is perfectly based on the architectural styles and patterns of Badami Chalukyas dynasty. There are certain aspects of Dravidian architectural styles and patterns blended in it with a lot of perfection. The tower or vimana of this temple is moderate in height when compared to other Lord Shiva temples of this particular region. According to the local legends and religious scholars, the Alampur Navabrahma temples are emblematic perfectly of the Western and Northern Indian patterns and styles of architecture. On the other hand, they don't indirectly or directly reflect the Dravidian style of architecture as is usual with the shrines in Telangana region. The exclusive brilliance of the artist's talents and skills who attractively carved the sculptures of this particular shrine is really indeed commendable to a great extent. There are attractive and beautiful artistic work in the exterior and interior of this temple. The flooring and ceiling of this temple is very attractive with an ancient look in certain aspect. The pillars and wall sculpture of this temple is a unique masterpiece.

Festivals at Jogulamba Temple

Sri Jogulamba Bala Brahmeswara Swamy Temple is popularly known among the adherent devotees and pilgrims for the religious manner the grand celebration of Shivarathri. The temple witnesses adherent devotees, pilgrims, visitors and tourists from the states of Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu. Most of the Hindu festivals of major and minor religious status are also grandly celebrated with active participation of the local people.