Yakutpura Shiva temple has much religious significance in this particular region. It is one of the medieval Hindu temples that survived in the Nizam rule in this region. A large number of Shiva devotees visit this temple on all Hindu auspicious days and events along with their family members, relatives and friends. In this temple all the traditional and ancient rites are performed with the perfect use of andabhishekam, mudras, kriyas, tantra and mantra. The common items used for Abhiskekam for Lord Shiva at this temple are Vibhuti or holy ash, tender coconut water, honey, milk, curd, panchamrutam that is made of curd, honey, ghee, sugar and milk, banana, ghee, sandalwood paste, bael leaves, fragrant oils, haldi and flowers like white lotus, pink lotus, blue lotus etc. The shrine is open from 6 am to noon and 6 pm to 9 pm on all days. On Tuesdays and Saturdays the shrine is open until 1 pm in the morning and reopens at 6 pm in the evenings. The adherent devotees can request the learned archakas to conduct poojas, homams, and abhishekams on their behalf at affordable and reasonable prices. This temple is mostly visited by women folks in group from the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secundrabad. It is one of the most sought after temple by tourists who visit the important places in the old city of Hyderabad. According to the local legends, Nizam rules had a soft corner for this particular temple so respected its survival in their rule and patronage it.
Yakutpura Shiva temple is one of the best examples of South Indian Hindu temple architectural style and pattern with a lot of perfection. It is a shire that has fortified small walls that makes an enclosure for its premises with an entry and exit gateway. The gateways have moderate height towers that are dotted with images of minor Hindu Gods and Goddess. The courtyard of this shrine is really apt for various types of religious functions and activities to a great extent. The flooring and ceiling of this temple is really a wonder to feel and experience in a religious manner. There are small sub-temples that are arranged as per the Vedic rules and regulations with the temple complex.
The Shiva temple of Yakutpura celebrates plus observes several important festivals and holy days when adherent devotees visit in large numbers. These include holy days includes pradosham, Shiva ratri, Devi Navaratri, sankatahara chathurthi, Karthika Masam, Samoohika Satyavaratham, Vinayaka Chathurdhi and Hanuman Jayanthi. As per the Hindu strong beliefs visiting this particular Shiva temple on auspicious and festive days that are sacred especially to Shiva, Devi, Hanuman, and Ganesha will largely assist in provide mental peace and serenity in personal and professional life. All types of special poojas and homams are conducted on festive and auspicious days in this temple. The Vedic rules and regulations are followed very strictly at this temple with a lot of perfection.