Akkanna Madanna Temple is a

Hindu temple A Hindu temple, or ''mandir'' or ''koil'' in Indian languages, is a house, seat and body of divinity for Hindus. It is a structure designed to bring human beings and gods together through worship, sacrifice, and devotion.; Quote: "The Hind ...

located in

Hyderabad Hyderabad ( ; , ) is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of Telangana and the ''de jure'' capital of Andhra Pradesh. It occupies on the Deccan Plateau along the banks of the Musi River (India), Musi River, in the northern part ...

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. It is popular during the festival of

Bonalu Bonalu is a traditional Hindu festival centered on the Goddess Mahakali from Telangana. This festival is celebrated annually in the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad, as well as in other parts of the state. It is celebrated in the month ...

that is celebrated in the twin cities of Hyderabad and

Secunderabad Secunderabad, also spelled as Sikandarabad (, ), is a twin cities, twin city of Hyderabad and one of the six zones of the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) in the States and union territories of India, Indian state of Telangana. It ...

. The temple is known for the ''Ghatam'' procession during Bonalu.

History

During the early 17th century, the city of Hyderabad was ruled by King

Tana Shah Abul Hasan Qutb Shah, also known as Abul Hasan Tana Shah was the eighth and last ruler of the Qutb Shahi dynasty, sovereign of the Kingdom of Golconda in South India. He ruled from 1672 to 1686. The last Sultan of this Shia Islamic dynasty, Ta ...

. He was the Emperor at Golkonda fort. The royal king had many ministers at his court of which

Madanna and Akkanna Madanna and Akkanna were two Brahmin brothers who rose to prominence in the 17th-century in the final two decades of the Golkonda sultanate. They helped Abul Hasan Qutb Shah come to power, who appointed them as ministers in his court. He made th ...

both were brothers served as the Commander-in-Chief and Prime Minister, respectively. These two brothers were one of the favorite ministers of the king and stayed in a house near his own, where the temple of Mahankali existed. Being the true disciples of Goddess Mahankali, Akkanna and Madanna performed '' pooja'' every day at the holy temple before they left for the court of

Golconda Fort (Telugu: గోల్కొండ, romanized: ''Gōlkōnḍa'') is a historic fortress and ruined city located in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. It was originally called Mankal. The fort was originally built by Kakatiya ruler Pratāparu ...

for their day's work. Soon after the killing of these two brothers, the temple was closed. It has been more than sixty-seven years since the temple has been revived from the debris of Hari bowli at

Shalibanda Shah Ali Banda is a part in Hyderabad, India. It forms a part of the Old City, Hyderabad area located close to Charminar. It is about 2 kilometers south of the Charminar. The Shah Ali Banda Clock Tower is located here. Transport Shah Ali Ba ...

. Before the temple was rejuvenated, very few people in the Old City had knowledge of the existence of this temple. Ever since, the temple of the great Mahankali has seen the light of day in the vibrant Old City.

1998 Attacks

In the year 1998, the temple was attacked by a group of anti-social elements and partly destroyed the idol and temple belongings.

Architecture

The temple is built as per Hindu traditions and architectural styles. The pillars, walls and ceiling of the temple has carvings and inscription of god and goddess and their related stories. The temple premise has several small temples within it and the main tower has images of major and minor Gods and Goddess.

Religious significance

The Akkanna Madanna Temple is very popular and known among the devotees of

Mahakali Mahakali () is the Hindu goddess of time and death in the goddess-centric tradition of Shaktism. Similar to Kali, Mahakali is a fierce goddess associated with universal power, time, life, death, and both rebirth and liberation. She is the cons ...

. In this temple, lot of poojas, archna take place as per the

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traditions and customs with great perfection. Most of the rules and regulations suggested in Vedas are followed in this temple of

. Devotees of

visit this temple daily in order to fulfill their wishes in their personal and professional life and to got blessed by

Location

The temple is located in

Shah-Ali-Banda Shah Ali Banda is a part in Hyderabad, India. It forms a part of the Old City, Hyderabad area located close to Charminar. It is about 2 kilometers south of the Charminar. The Shah Ali Banda Clock Tower is located here. Transport Shah Ali Ba ...

, Old City,

state of

, The temple is at a distance of 1 kilometer from

Charminar The Charminar () is a mosque and monument located in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. Constructed in 1591, the landmark is a symbol of Hyderabad and officially incorporated in the emblem of Telangana The Charminar's long history includes the existe ...

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