Sri Peddamma Thalli Temple

Sri Peddamma Thalli Temple or Peddamma Gudi is a Hindu temple located at Jubilee Hills in Hyderabad, Telangana, India.[1][2] It is very famous during the festive season of Bonaalu. [3][4]

Sri Peddamma Thalli temple
Pedamma Gudi
Peddamma temple
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
Location
LocationJubilee Hills, Hyderabad
StateTelangana
CountryIndia
Geographic coordinates17.430646°N 78.404990°E / 17.430646; 78.404990
Architecture
TypeSouth Indian
Entrance of peddamma temple

Location

This temple is located at Road no.55 of Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana.

Etymology

The word "Peddamma", which consists of two separate words, Pedda and Amma, literally means 'Mother of Mothers' or "The Supreme Mother". She is one of the 11 forms of Village Deities and is known as The Supreme most.

The Temple is a must-visit during the Bonaalu festival which occurs during June–July every year. People offer their prayers and sacrifices to The Mother round the year, and The Mother is known to shower her blessings on each and every devotee who offers her prayers.

The two mega events of this goddess namely Mahotsavam and Rathotsavam will be celebrated in February.

Deities in temple
Peddamma temple - Hyderabad

Peddamma temple has a few small temples beside the main temple.

One is Lakshmi, Ganapati and Saraswathi temple and other is Naga Devatha temple

Devotees can offer only coconuts to Goddess, there are plenty of shops selling coconuts inside the temple.

Timings

The temple is open from 6a.m. to 1p.m. and 3p.m. to 8p.m. from Monday to Saturday.

On Sundays, the temple is open from 6a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

References
  1. "Ex-serviceman with gun creates flutter at Peddamma temple". The Hindu.
  2. "Anniversary celebrations at Peddamma temple". The Hindu.
  3. "Peddamma Temple Timings".
  4. "Ecstasy marks Bonalu at Mahankali temple". The Hindu.
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