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Ashtalakshmi Temple


The Ashtalakshmi Temple of Hyderabad which is consecrated to the Goddess of prosperity and redemption 'Lakshmi', came into existence in the year of 1996 under the skillful supervision of a master-minded architect, Ganapati Sthapathi. This coruscating architectural gem is sited in the state of Andra Pradesh and is one of the two Ashta Lakshmi Temples in whole of India.

The construction of the Ashtalakshmi Temple at Hyderabad would not have been feasible if it had not been for the conjoint enterprise shown by the ever-willing devotees who came forward from various parts of the country. Approximately 10 million rupees and 5 long years went behind the construction of this colossal monument.

Special features of the Ashtalakshmi Temple in Hyderabad are :-

  • The replicas of Ashtalakshmi, Sri Ganapathi, Sri Garuda and Sriman Narayana were the inspirations of the artistic genius Subbaiah Sthapathi.

  • Besides bearing the images of Adilakshmi, Aishwaryalakshmi, Santanalakshmi, Dhanalakshmi, Dhanyalakshmi, Gajalakshmi, Vijayalakshmi and Varalakshmi that are established inside the chief gopuram, this marvelous temple also possesses clay reflections of approximately 134 'vigrahams' of lesser known deities which augment the brilliance of the 'Mahagopuram'.



Last Updated on 16 July 2013