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Nanakramguda temple
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DeityRanganatha
Location
LocationHyderabad
StateTelangana
CountryIndia
Architecture
TypeSouth Indian

Nanakramguda temple or Sri Ranganadha swamy temple is a 400-year-old Ranganatha temple in Nanakramguda, near Manikonda in Hyderabad.[1] It is located at Rangbagh in Nanakramguda, which is approximately 15 km from Mehdipatnam. It is surrounded by IT companies and upcoming financial companies facilities in the Manikonda financial district. The temple has a serene and calm atmosphere. For more information, visit: www.rangbagh.com

History

Nanakramguda temple was built around 1600 A.D. The temple and its surrounding lands were purchased by Seth Shivalal Pitti in 1861. It was a part of the private property of the Pitti family until 1954. Now it is under a trust belonging to the Pitti family.[citation needed]

Design

At the entrance of the temple, a big wooden door and a flag-mast with brass covering. The main deity Shree Ranganatha swamy, is in relaxing position and is carved from a single black stone. One can see incarnations of Dasavataram, i.e., ten incarnations of Lord Vishnu, depicted nearby.

Festival

The annual Brahmotsavam is celebrated and festivity statues are taken around in chariots.

References

  1. ^ Theft in Ranganatha Swamy temple, The Hindu, 5 September 2008

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