Sangameshwara Temple



Sangameshwara Temple, Alampur, Mahbubnagar, Telangana

Information of Sangameshwara Temple, Alampur, Mahbubnagar, Telangana


Sangameshwara Aalayam Temple is located in the village named Kudali, in the district of Mahbubnagar, in the state of Telangana, in South India. It lies 15 km far from Alampur in Mahabubnagar. Regular prayers are offered at this shrine. The primary deity of this shrine is Lord Shiva. The temple is situated at the confluence of Tungabhadra and Krishna rivers. It was built in a successful manner by the early rulers of Chalukya Kingdom. It largely resembles like the Navabrahmaalayas of Alampur in its architecture styles and patterns to a great extent. It is one of the most sought after and frequently visited shrines in this particular village and its surrounding villages and sub-towns. This shrine is popularly known for conducting special Shiva poojas on all Lord Shiva related auspicious and festive days.

Sangameshwara Temple Religious Significance

Sangameshwara Aalayam Temple is the popular Lord Shiva shrine that is visited by the people of Mahaboob Nagar during Shivarathri and other this Lord related auspicious days with great devotion and commitment. It is a wish fulfilling temple where a large number of bachelors and sinister visit for getting early marriage in their life. Old age people make a visit to this temple to lead a health life without any serious ailment. All those people who are facing various types of hurdles in their personal and professional life wholeheartedly visit this shrine in order to seek the blessing of this Lord for a perfect solution to lead a happy and prosperous life ahead. When the desires and wishes are fulfilled by the Lord, devotees visit again to this temple for thanks giving in various forms. The religious importance of this shrine is gaining popularity among the people of the state of Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Maharashtra to a great extent. Thousands of adherent devotees and pilgrims visit this shrine on Amavasya days and Sundays in order to have a holy dip in the sacred water tank situated in the temple complex.

Sangameshwara Temple Architectural Significance

Sangameshwara Aalayam Temple is based on the Dravidian architectural styles and pattern. There are shades of architectural styles and patterns of Maharashtra and Karnataka in certain aspects in this particular temple. The interior of this shrine largely looks like an ancient Hindu temple. On the other hand, the exterior of the temple features a medieval look. The present fleet of steps towards the temple and road arches belongs to the modern period which is the additional features of this age-old Hindu temple in this area. The pillars of this shrine have attractive images of local Hindu Gods and Goddesses carved in it in a religious manner. The temple walls have beautiful and attractive carvings of Nataraja, Andhakasura samharamurti and Ardhanareeswara. The main tower or Raja gopuram is moderate in height and size. The flooring and ceiling of this temple gives an ancient look in all the aspects. Within the temple complex, the sub-temples are arranged in systematic manner as per religious rules and regulations. The temple looks unique in certain aspects from other Lord Shiva temples in these regions.

Festivals at Sangameshwara Temple

Sangameswara Aalayam temple is known among the adherent devotees and pilgrims for the religious celebration during Kartheeka Masam plus Sravana Masam. A good number of people from the states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka visit this temple on holidays, festival days, public holidays and weekends with much dedication and commitment. Shivarathri is celebrated in a grand scale at this particular temple with the active participation of the local people.