Information of Sri Ganapathi Devalayam, Secunderabad, Hyderabad, Telangana

Sri Ganapathi Devalayam is located just beside the Secunderabad Railway station on the Station Road in the heart of Secundrabad, in Hyderabad in the state of Telangana, in South India. This particular temple largely deserves a special mention in terms of its spiritual sanctity and architectural grandeur. It is about 2km from RTC Bus-Stand. It is one of the most sought-after Ganesh termple in the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad.

Sri Ganapathi Devalayam Religious Significance

The primary deity of this temple is Lord Ganesha. This particular shrine enthralls the adherent devotees with its unique spiritual ambience. Within the temple premises, there are small temples that are dedicated to Sri Anjaneya Swamy, Sri Subrahmanya Swamy, Deva Sena Sametha and Sri Navagraha Valli. The celebration of Poornahooti and Anautka Chaturdasi is marked with feeding the poor people at this temple. It is to be remembered that he traditional and religious celebrations are conducted at this shrine on the occasions of Hanuman Jayanthi, Dasara and Siva Ratri. Most of the adherent devotees who observe Vratams like Kedar Vratham during Aswayuja Sotyanaroyana Swamy Vratham during the month of Kaarmika, VaraLakshmi Vratam during the month of Sravana plus a host of other significant Vratams every year largely visit this temple to seek the blessing of the Lord. At this temple, the idol of Lord Vinayaka is devotionally consecrated in the morning hours daily with Pachamruthabhkhekam and rendered pujas by renowned Archakas in adherence to the Vedic rules and regulations. On the grand occasion of Vinayaka Chaturth festival, the idol of Lord Ganapathi is wholeheartedly worshipped in the best conformity with the Vedic and Mahanyasa traditions.

Sri Ganapathi Devalayam History

According to the local legends and historian, an idol of Lord Ganapathi was found by the Madras Regiment Sepoys in 1824 near the Secunderabad Railway Station while they were digging a big and deep well for portable water. The temple's present form was constructed in 1932. On this temple, certain additional structures were added during the 1960's and 1970's because of the good response from the adherent devotees who regularly assembled at this temple on all festive occasions and religious events with much dedication and commitment.

Sri Ganapathi Devalayam Architectural Significance

Sri Ganapathi Devalayam is constructed according to Aagama Sastra. This temple has specious premises that is walled from four sides with an entry and exist gate. The main temple is located at the centre of the premises with sub-temples in its surrounding. The main tower has images of Hindu Gods and Goddess. The flooring and ceiling of this temple is really attractive. The pillars in the prayer halls are well-designed with a lot of perfection.

Festivals at Sri Ganapathi Devalayam

The nine-day long Ganesh festival is celebrated in a grand religious manner at this temple with crowd of adherent devotees and local people paying a respectful visit with much devotion and commitment. Most of the Hindu major and minor festivals such as Rathayatra, Raksha Bandhan, Saraswati Puja, Kojagari Lakhsmi Puja, Bhai Phonta, Kali Puja/Lakshmi Puja, Shivaratri, Akshay Tritiya, Gandheswari Puja, Dolyatra, Chhath, Kalpataru Utsab, Mahalaya, Paush Parban, Pohela Falgun, Diwali, Dhanteras, Itu Puja, Basanti Puja, Sri Ramakrishna Jayanti, Jamai Shasthi, Bhau-Beej, Holi, Rathayatra of Mahesh, Gajan, Basanta Utsav, Vijayadashami Maha Shivaratri, Makar Sankranti, Navratri, Dasara, Durga Puja, Ganesh Chaturthi, Jhulan Yatra, Viswakarma Puja, Annakut Utsab, Kartik Puja, Guru Purnima, Jagadhhatri Puja, Janmashtami, Ganga Dussehra, Snana Yatra, Bipattarini Brata, Charak Puja and Vat Purnima. It is to be remembered that a good number of local devotees visit this temple daily. Most of the people who are about to start a long journey seek the blessing at this temple.