Balkampet Yellamma Temple | Timings, Festivals

Balkampet Yellamma Temple is one of Hyderabad’s oldest and most revered temples. It was dedicated to Yellamma Devi, the incarnation of Goddess Parvati. Balkampet Yellamma Temple visit times are from 6:00 am to 1:00 pm. Later, it will reopen at 03:00 pm, and you can visit until 08:00 pm.

Balkampet Yellamma Temple

Thousands of believers flock to the Temple to seek the blessings of the Goddess. The Goddess Yellamma is the “mother of the universe,” known as Renuka Devi and Jagadamba Devi.

Devotees say they saw miracles after their Darshan. The Goddess removed their fears and relieved their worldly worries. This Ellamma Devi Temple also has another small temple on the south side for Pochamma Devi. 

Pochamma Devi is the agriculturist of this Temple. That is why this mandir is also known as Sri Ellamma Pochamma Temple.

history of the Temple

According to a myth, Renuka, the daughter of Raja Renuka, married Jamadagni, the son of Satyavati, and had five sons, one of whom was Parasurama.

One day, Renuka could not do one of her usual household chores, angered her husband, who requested she leave the house.

It reports that the saints instructed the depressed Renuka to worship near the Shivalingam and feed the Brahmins for her penance. It says that Jamadagni was angry with her and asked her sons to punish their mother, Renuka. 

Others refused, and they had burnt to death at the sight of their father. Delighted with his son’s obedience, Jamadagni gave him a boon. In return, Parasurama asked his father to repair the lives of his brothers, his mother, and the village woman. 

However, in the process, Renuka’s head is restored to the other woman’s head and vice versa. While Jamadagni accepts a woman with a granular body, another form is all the more famous, i.e., the mother of all.

Yellamma Temple Architecture

Yellamma Temple was built in the 15th century in Hyderabad. But it has been restored and rebuilt several times over the years. The perpetual sacred flame (Akhanda Jyoti), which burns 24×7, is also a part of recent reconstructions. 

The Temple is built in Dravidian architecture and has a high gateway tower. And there are many inscriptions and detailed sculptures on the walls. Yellamma Devi’s idol is located a healthy 10 feet below ground level. 

And the people of Balkampet consider all the temple water sacred and tirtha. Devotees believe that bathing in this water will cure all skin ailments. The temple complex also has Pochamma Devi, Nagadevata, and Ganesha idols.

Balkampet Yellamma Kalyanam 

The annual Kalyanam celebrations will be held in the city’s first week of July at the Yellamma Temple. After a review meeting on Tuesday, Animal Husbandry Minister T Srinivas Yadav said the marriage would take place on July 5, the confrontation on July 4, and the chariot festival on July 6. 

The marriage will be held at the Ellamma Temple. Srinivas Yadav said that CM K Chandrasekhar Rao had worked hard to ensure that the festivals of all regions were celebrated grandly, as this year’s Bonas celebrated. 

The minister led the officials to set up barricades for health camps, vital roads leading to the Temple, sanitation, security, and a comfortable and peaceful view for the devotees. This time, the devotees will be given Darshan passes with barcodes.

Things to do in the Temple

People from local and nearby towns come to worship at the Yellamma Temple in Hyderabad daily. Anointing, anointing, and almsgiving were done during the visit. Special pujas, Thomas, and others are also performed on some days. 

The Temple also celebrates many festivals during the year. The most important of them are Yellamma Kalyanotsavam and Bonalu Jatara. Yellamma Kalyanotsavam is the annual Kalyanotsavam of the Goddess, celebrated with much pomp and ceremony. 

Bonas are festivals celebrated in gratitude to Goddess Kali. The Goddess Yellamma was also considered an incarnation of Goddess Kali, and devotees offered animal and bird sacrifices to her. Special rituals, folk dances, and processions are held during the festival.

It was celebrated in July-August. Devotees from around the world participate in the procession (Bonalu Jatara). Apart from these two festivals, Navratri, Diwali, and Makar Sankranti are celebrated at this Temple.

Balkampet Yellamma Temple Timings

Here Are the  balkampet yellamma temple timings:

Day	Timings
Monday	06:00 am – 1:00 pm, 03:00 pm – 08:00 pm
Tuesday	06:00 am – 1:00 pm, 03:00 pm – 08:00 pm
Wednesday	06:00 am – 1:00 pm, 03:00 pm – 08:00 pm
Thursday	06:00 am – 1:00 pm, 03:00 pm – 08:00 pm
Friday	06:00 am – 1:00 pm, 03:00 pm – 08:00 pm
Saturday	06:00 am – 1:00 pm, 03:00 pm – 08:00 pm
Sunday	06:00 am – 1:00 pm 03:00 pm – 08:00 pm

Entry fee: 

There is no entrance fee to visit Yellamma Temple. All temple visit times are from 6 am to 1 pm. Later, it will reopen at 3 pm, and you can stay until 8 pm. But these pooja times may vary during festivals and other special occasions.

Best time to visit the temple:

People visit Sri Yellamma Pochamma Temple on Tuesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. These days are considered special days. But if you want to avoid congestion and make a peaceful visit, go there on other weekdays.

Balkampet Yellamma Temple online booking

For online booking, visit their Official Website. 

Famous Places to see around the Temple

• Birla Mandir
• Kasu Brahmanandha Reddy National Park (KBR)
• Golconda Fort
• Chowmahalla Palace
• Sanjeevaiah Children’s Park
• Jalavihar Water Park
• NTR Gardens
• Lumbini Park
• Snow World
• Hussain Sagar
• Krishna Kanth Park
• Salar Jung Museum
• ISKCON Hyderabad
• Indira Park

Hotels near the Temple

• Athithi Inn Hotel
• Hotel Krrish Inn Ameerpet – Hyderabad
• Hotel New Sree Krishna Residency
• Our Nest
• Anjani Mansion
• Hotel Milap residency
• Amrutha Castle

How to reach Balkampet Temple?

Yellamma Temple is in the heart of Hyderabad, near the Ameerpet-SR Nagar area. Nampally Railway Station and Secunderabad Railway Station were found at a distance of about 8 km. 

The Yellamma Temple is located 36 km from Ameerpet. It is close to many other popular tourist destinations in Hyderabad.

And you can quickly get here from all parts of the city. Temple is the next way to reach Hyderabad.

Via Metro:

Ameerpet Metro Station, on the Hyderabad Metro, is 2 km from Yellamma Pochamma Temple. You can walk the distance from the station to the Temple or hire a taxi/auto.

By Bus:

Public buses are also available to Yellamma Temple. Balkampet is near the bus stop, just 100 meters away. You can get off the bus and reach the Temple on foot. 

By Taxi/Cab: 

Private cabs and cabs are the most convenient way to reach the Temple. Taxis are available throughout the city to take you to the Temple.

It takes around 30 minutes to an hour to reach here from most regions of Hyderabad. Then, you can also hire a full-day cab from one of the top car rental companies in Hyderabad for a convenient visit to the Temple and other tourist spots in the city.

Address and Contact Number

• BK Guda, Balkampet, Hyderabad, Telangana, 500038, India
• Phone Number: 040 2370 4311
• Official Website

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