For over 600 years, the original idol of Goddess Jogulamba was hidden. In the 14th century, during the Bahmani Sultan invasions, priests secretly removed the Goddess and placed her inside the Bala Brahmeswara Temple for safety — concealed within the structure, unknown to invaders, unknown to most devotees. For six centuries, the prayers at Alampur continued — but the original idol was elsewhere. In 2005, after archaeological confirmation, the Goddess was restored — a new temple built at the exact original site, the idol returned to her home after 600 years. The Goddess who was hidden for six centuries now stands at Alampur, at the confluence of the Tungabhadra and Krishna rivers, accepting darshan from 6:00 AM. She is the 5th of India’s 18 Maha Shakti Peethas — the spot where Sati’s upper teeth fell to earth. She waits.
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💡 Quick Answer Timings: 6:00 AM – 1:00 PM | 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM Free darshan: Yes — walk-in Chandi Homam: ₹20,000–₹30,000 — counter only Kumkumarchana: ₹50–₹1,200 Official website: srijogulamba.com Contact: 08502241327 Kurnool from: 27 km | Hyderabad from: 202 km
2026 Update: Alampur Jogulamba — 6:00 AM–1:00 PM + 4:00–8:00 PM. Chandi Homam: counter only, ₹20,000–₹30,000. srijogulamba.com for online donation + info. Source: temples.bio May 2026 + zingbus.com Feb 2026.
Alampur Jogulamba Temple — At a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Sri Jogulamba Ammavari Temple |
| Goddess | Jogulamba Devi — “Mother of Yogis” |
| Shakti Peetha | 5th of 18 Maha Shakti Peethas |
| What fell here | Sati Devi’s upper teeth |
| Location | Alampur, Gadwal District, Telangana – 509152 |
| Setting | Confluence of Tungabhadra + Krishna rivers |
| Built | 7th century — Badami Chalukyas |
| Idol restored | 2005 — after 600+ years hidden |
| Morning Darshan | 6:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
| Evening Darshan | 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
| Darshan | Free |
| Official | srijogulamba.com |
| Contact | 08502241327 |
| Kurnool from | 27 km |
| Hyderabad from | 202 km |
Darshan Timings 2026
| Session | Time |
|---|---|
| Temple Opens | 6:00 AM |
| Morning Darshan | 6:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
| Afternoon Break | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM |
| Evening Darshan | 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
| Temple Closes | 8:00 PM |
Best time: 6:00–8:00 AM — morning light on the river, quiet atmosphere. Festivals: Timings extended — confirm at srijogulamba.com or 08502241327.
The 600-Year Hidden Idol — The Story
The most powerful historical fact about Alampur:
| Timeline | Event |
|---|---|
| 7th century CE | Temple built — Badami Chalukya kings |
| 14th century | Bahmani Sultan invasion — priests hide original idol |
| Hidden | Idol placed inside Bala Brahmeswara Temple — stays for 600+ years |
| Centuries | Devotees pray — but original Goddess is elsewhere |
| 2005 | Archaeological confirmation — new temple built at exact original site |
| 2005 | Original idol of Jogulamba restored — returns after 600 years |
Today, the Goddess who was protected through centuries of invasion is back at her home — at the confluence of the Tungabhadra and Krishna.
The 5th Shakti Peetha — Sati’s Upper Teeth
Alampur’s place in the 18 Maha Shakti Peethas:
| # | Shakti Peetha | Location | What Fell |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hingula | Balochistan | Brahmarandhra |
| 2 | Sharkara Devi | Sri Lanka | Upper teeth |
| 3 | Sugandha | Shikarpur, WB | Nose |
| 4 | Mahalakshmi | Kolhapur | — |
| 5 | Jogulamba | Alampur, Telangana | Upper Teeth (दंत) |
| … | … | … | … |
| 18 | … | … | … |
The mythology: When Sati died, Lord Shiva carried her body and danced in grief. Lord Vishnu used his Sudarshana Chakra to cut the body into pieces — each piece fell to earth and became a Shakti Peetha. Sati’s upper teeth fell at Alampur.
Goddess Jogulamba — Her Fierce Form
Unlike most Devi temples, Jogulamba is worshipped in a fierce (Ugra) form:
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Form | Naked avatar — intense energy |
| Seated on | Corpse (Shava) |
| On head | Scorpion, frog, lizard |
| Tongue | Stretched outside |
| Meaning | “Yogula Amma” = Mother of Yogis |
| Name | Grants Siddhi in Yoga |
This Ugra form is not for the faint-hearted — the Goddess in her full power, destroying illusion. Nearby water from the Tungabhadra is said to cool the intense energy around the shrine.
The Nine Navabrahma Temples
Within the Alampur temple complex — nine temples dedicated to nine forms of Brahma:
| Temple | Brahma Form |
|---|---|
| Taraka Brahma | — |
| Swarga Brahma | — |
| Bala Brahmeswara | Where idol was hidden |
| Kumara Brahma | — |
| Arka Brahma | — |
| Vira Brahma | — |
| Vishwa Brahma | — |
| Padma Brahma | — |
| Uma Brahma | — |
These 7th century Chalukya temples are within the same complex — allow 2–3 hours to visit all.
Chandi Homam — Most Powerful Ritual
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Cost | ₹20,000–₹30,000 (festival days higher) |
| Booking | Counter only — no online |
| Performed on | Pournami + Amavasya dates |
| Duration | Several hours |
| Dress code (Men) | Dhoti + remove shirt/vest |
| Dress code (Women) | Saree / Punjabi dress with dupatta |
All Sevas — Prices 2026
| Seva | Price |
|---|---|
| Darshan | Free |
| Kumkumarchana | ₹50–₹1,200 |
| Chandi Homam | ₹20,000–₹30,000 |
| Online donation | srijogulamba.com |
Also Visit — Tungabhadra Ghats
| Attraction | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tungabhadra Ghats | Sacred river bath — especially during Pushkaralu |
| ASI Museum | Sculptures + inscriptions from Chalukya era |
| Nine Navabrahma Temples | Same complex — 7th century |
| Bala Brahmeswara Temple | Where idol was hidden for 600 years |
How to Reach
| Mode | Details |
|---|---|
| Address | Temple Road, Alampur, Gadwal, Telangana – 509152 |
| Kurnool from | 27 km — ~45 min |
| Hyderabad from | 202 km — ~3.5–4 hours |
| Train | Alampur Station — 8 km |
| Airport | Hyderabad RGIA — 202 km |
| Contact | 08502241327 |
| Official | srijogulamba.com |
Common Errors + Fixes
“Dopahar 2 baje pahunche — darshan nahi hua” → Fix: Break 1:00–4:00 PM daily. Arrive before 12:30 PM or after 4:15 PM.
“Chandi Homam online book karna tha” → Fix: Chandi Homam has no online booking. Counter at temple only. Visit in person.
“Festival timings pata nahi the” → Fix: srijogulamba.com + Call 08502241327 before visiting on festival days.
“Sirf main mandir dekha — baaki sab miss ho gaya” → Fix: 9 Navabrahma temples + ASI Museum + Tungabhadra Ghats all within complex. Allow 2–3 hours.
Alampur Visit Checklist
☑ Timings: 6 AM–1 PM + 4–8 PM ☑ Free darshan — walk-in ☑ Chandi Homam: counter only — ₹20,000–₹30,000 ☑ Dress: Men dhoti + no shirt for Homam ☑ Official: srijogulamba.com ☑ Contact: 08502241327 ☑ 9 Navabrahma temples — allow 2–3 hours ☑ Tungabhadra Ghat bath — traditional ☑ Kurnool 27 km | Hyderabad 202 km
FAQ
Alampur Jogulamba temple darshan timings 2026 kya hai?
6:00 AM – 1:00 PM + 4:00–8:00 PM. Break: 1–4 PM. Free darshan.
Alampur Jogulamba kaun si Shakti Peetha hai?
5th of 18 Maha Shakti Peethas. Goddess Sati ke upper teeth (dant) yahan gire. Tungabhadra + Krishna rivers ke sangam par.
Alampur Jogulamba Chandi Homam kaise book karein?
Counter at temple only — no online booking. Price: ₹20,000–₹30,000. Call 08502241327 to confirm dates.
Alampur ki idol 600 saal hidden kyun thi?
14th century mein Bahmani Sultan invasions ke dौran priests ne original idol Bala Brahmeswara Temple mein chupa diya. 600+ saal baad 2005 mein original idol restored hui — nayi temple mein.
Alampur temple ka contact number kya hai?
08502241327 | Official: srijogulamba.com
Kurnool se Alampur Jogulamba temple kitna door hai?
27 km — approximately 45 minutes. Hyderabad: 202 km. Alampur Railway Station: 8 km.
For 600 years, the Goddess waited hidden inside another temple’s walls. In 2005, she came home. The confluence of the Tungabhadra and Krishna holds her now. The upper teeth of Sati — the 5th Peetha of 18 — are at Alampur. The temple opens at 6 AM. Jai Maa Jogulamba! Shakti ki Jai!
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