Kachiguda Mahankali Temple

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Kachiguda Mahankali Temple is situated in Lal Darwaza in Kachiguda, Hyderabad. Edit

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Kachiguda Mahankali Temple is devoted to principle deity Goddess Kali. Special offerings can be done at the temple by devotees during the nine-day Navarathri Utsavam. During these occasions Goddess Kali is decorated with silk, a variety of jewelry and flowers. The temple is illuminated with earthen lamps and the nearby lanes are strewn with vendors selling flowers and other material required for the offerings. During the procession, families decked out in colorful traditional attire and women carrying decorated pots filled with Bonam (cooked rice, milk and sugar) on their heads take out to the street and march to the temple to the beats of the trademark drums with revelers breaking into impromptu dances. The best time to visit the temple is during the Bonalu festival, famous for the Bonalu procession.

Kachiguda Mahankali Temple

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Kachiguda Mahankali Temple is situated in Lal Darwaza and is one of the well-known pilgrimage destinations in Hyderabad. The principle deity at Kachiguda Mahankali Temple is Goddess Kali. Special offerings can be done at the temple by devotees during the nine-day Navarathri Utsavam. During these occasions Goddess Kali is decorated with silk, a variety of jewelry and flowers. Good place to visit.

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(6:00 AM – 11:00 AM , 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM)

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October to March.

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Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

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30 Minutes to 45 Minutes

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Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

Gokul Family Restaurant ; Kachiguda Station Road, Kutbi Guda, Kachiguda, Beside Venkat Ramana Theatre, Hyderabad. ; Ph/M – 040 4011 0029 ; Food Serve – Indian

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Typically they charge @ Rs.15/- per kilometer with a min. of Rs.60/4kms. Dott Cabs: 91-40-2424 2424 Easy Cabs: 91-40-4343 4343 Cell Cabs: 91-40-2324 2526 Meru : 91-40-4422 4428

Bus : Telangana state owned buses connect Hyderabad city with all cities in the state and the neighboring states. Hyderabad is a hub of deluxe, super deluxe, A/C and Volvo tourist buses. Hyderabad is connected by these superb buses to many cities, including Bangalore, Chennai, Vishakapatnam and Vijayawada.

Train : Secunderabad, one of the twin cities with Hyderabad, is a major station with the head quarters of Southern Railway. Nampally railway station is well connected to all major railway stations in India. Railway Enquiry : 139, 196

Air : Hyderabad International Airport, Rajiv Gandhi International Terminal, is well connected to many important cities abroad. Domestic terminal, N T Rama Rao domestic Terminal, connects to all major cities in India. All private air travel providers operate services from Hyderabad. The both airport are located side by side and are located at Begumpet, about 20 km away from the heart of the city. Taxi services cost about Rs 350 from Airport to Hyderabad city.

Others : Auto rickshaws and air-conditioned cabs are available on hire.3 wheelers or .Autos. are fairly popular in Hyderabad. Slightly larger shared-ride 7-seaters will charge by distances, usually Rs.3/- per km. They travel on fixed routes. The smaller .3-seaters. are metered and charge Rs.8/- per km (min. Rs.10/-)