Information of Katta Maisamma Temple, Lower Tank Bund, Hyderabad, Telangana

Katta Maisamma temple is located in lower Tank Bund, near Indira Park in between the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secundrabad in the Hyderabad district, in the state of Telangana in South India. The primary deity of this particular temple is Maisamma. It is a Hindu temple that is very popular during the period of Bonalu festival in this state. It is highly regarded as one of the most significant and popular temples in the city of Hyderabad.

Katta Maisamma Temple Religious Significance

Katta Maisamma Temple principally and largely dedicated to the Mother Goddess Maisamma. According to the Hindu tradition and custom, this particular Goddess is an epitome of Strength or 'Shakti'. It is strongly and faithfully believed by the Hindu devotees and locals that the worship of this particular goddess in the Katta Maisamma Temple largely imparts various types of power within an individual by virtue of which he or she can immediately win over all the adversities of personal and professional life with a lot of perfection. The people in Andhra Pradesh have depicted 'Katta Maisamma' as the supreme power. She has been looked upon as the all powerful, the eternal, as well as the giver of health, prosperity and happiness. 'Mother Maisamma' in the Katta Maisamma Temple in Hyderabad is religiously worshiped with great faith and devotion. As per the Telugu language, the word Katta literally denotes a bridge across a lake or a river. The local people and Hindu devotees living in Telangana region in a successful manner established the Katta Maisamma Temple in order to procure the Goddesses' favor plus blessing for the wholehearted well being of the local people crossing the said bridge.

Katta Maisamma Temple Mythology & History

According to the local legends and historians, the Nizam of Hyderabad used to give special offering to Katta Maisamma in the month of ashadam for safety of Hyderabad. It is to be highly remembered that during massive floods in 1908 in Hyderabad, Nizam mahboob ali khan has performed special offering to Katta Maisamma on banks of Hussain Sagar lake which is formed by the tributary of Musi river. Then immediately floods where under total control which largely saved Hyderabad from serious nature devastating damages to a great extent.

Katta Maisamma Temple Architectural Significance

Katta Maisamma Temple was built as per the South Indian temple style and pattern on the bank of Musi River near Hussain Sagar Lake. The temple tower is really very attractive with the images of Hindu Gods and Goddess. The main temple is spacious for conducting religious functions and activities with a lot of perfection. The walls of this temple are raised so that it doesn't get affected by the Musi river floods. The small temples within the temple complex are arranged in a systematic order as per the Hindu religious tradition and custom.

Festivals at Katta Maisamma Temple

Katta Maisamma Temple largely witnesses a good rush of local people and Hindu devotees in the month of Ashadam that is in the month of July as per the English calendar. On the other hand, this particular temple witnesses a large crowd of Hindu devotees from Hyderabad and rest of the state for the "Bonalu" festival. It is to be highly remembered that the month of Karthik is also grandly marked here with different types of Hindu religious celebrations. In this temple special poojas are conducted on all the major and minor Hindu festivals as per the traditional calendar. There is good rush of Hindu devotees on all Sundays at this temple.