About Astalakshmi Temple, Hyderabad

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ASHTALAKSHMI TEMPLE

 

Location:Situated in Vasavi Colony ,Dilsukh Nagar, Hyderabad.

How to reach :Local transportation is available.

Best time to visit:During Varalaxmi pooja and diwali.

 

This is a magnificent temple dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi ,the goddess of wealth

and prosperity.Built under the auspices of the Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam, the

temple was consecrated in April 1996, and is one of its kind in the state of

Andhra Pradesh.Amidst the varied Islamic architectural monuments in Hyderabad,

this temple has a different style - a touch of the south-Indian architecture.It

took five years of non-stop work and a total expenditure of Rs 10 million for

the magnificent Ashtalakshmi temple to take its present form.The well-known

architect, Ganapati Sthapathi, conceived the structure and design of the temple.

The idols of Ashtalakshmi, Sriman Narayana, Sri Ganapathi and Sri Garuda were

designed by Subbaiah Sthapathi. About 134 vigrahams (idols) of lesser - known

gods adorn the mahagopuram.

 

Although built of sand and cement, the Ashtalakshmi temple reveals the

remarkable dexterity of the artists. Installed inside the temples are idols of

Adilakshmi, Aishwaryalakshmi, Santanalakshmi, Dhanalakshmi, Dhanyalakshmi,

Gajalakshmi, Vijayalakshmi and Varalakshmi. Depicting these eight postures, the

idols are adorned with gold and - kasula peru necklace and other necklaces.If

one is all praise for the richly ornamented idols inside the temple, one is

equally agog to see the intricately carved designs on the temple gopuram.

 

The nightly illumination of this enchanting temple is spectacular. Viewed from a

distance, the temple looks like one made from marble. And on approaching the

temple entrance, one is captivated by the tranquility of the surroundings and

the all pervading sweet fragrance of the incense!