Sri Bhavani Ramalingeswara Swamy Temple, Keesaragutta
Lord Ramalingeswara (Shiva)
Keesara, Medchal-Malkajgiri district, Telangana
Managed by Telangana Endowments Department
Hill temple near Hyderabad where Rama is believed to have installed a linga, with thousands of lingas around the hill.
History
Legend says Rama installed a linga here after killing Ravana, and Hanuman brought 101 lingas from Kashi that are scattered around the hill. Excavations nearby found remains of a Vishnukundina-period settlement (4th–5th century). The Maha Shivaratri fair is one of the largest around Hyderabad.
Festivals
- Maha Shivaratri Brahmotsavam
- Karthika Masam
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Directions to Sri Bhavani Ramalingeswara Swamy Temple
How to reach
- By air
- Hyderabad Airport, about 60 km
- By train
- Ghatkesar, about 12 km
- By road
- TGSRTC buses and taxis from the nearest town.
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