Bhadrakali Temple, Warangal
| Bhadrakali Temple | |
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  Bhadrakali Temple Location in India | |
| Name | |
| Telugu | భద్రకాళి గుడి |
| Geography | |
| Coordinates | 17°59′42″N 79°34′58″E / 17.9949°N 79.5828°ECoordinates: 17°59′42″N 79°34′58″E / 17.9949°N 79.5828°E |
| Country | India |
| State/province | Telangana |
| District | Warangal |
| Locale | Hanamakonda |
| Culture | |
| Primary deity | Bhadrakali |
Bhadrakali Temple[1] is one of the oldest temples for Goddess Bhadrakali, situated on a hilltop between the two cities of Hanamkonda and Warangal.
History
The temple is believed to be built in 625 A.D by the King Pulakeshin II of Chalukya dynasty to commemorate his victory over Vengi region of Andhra Desham, as per the writings on the temple wall.
Kakatiya kings later have adopted the temple and considered Goddess Bhadrakali as their "Kula Devatha". A lake was also built by Ganapatideva adjacent to the temple. Due to the fall of Kakatiya dynasty to the muslim rulers of Delhi, the temple lost its prominence. In 1950, the temple was renovated by Sri Ganapathi Sastri and Devi Upasaka along with the help of a local merchant and other affluent locals.[2]
Architecture
The exceptional feature of the temple is the 2.7 x 2.7 m2 stone image of Goddess Bhadrakali with fierce looking eyes, and eight arms each carrying various weapons. Goddess Bhadrakali's vahana – Lion is placed opposite to the sanctum sanctorum. Temple also has Dwajasthambam and a Balipeetam.
Transport
A good transport facility is available to reach out to temple by road through TSRTC or private services. Warangal railway station and Kazipet railway station are the nearest railway stations to the temple.
