Yellama Temple
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Deity: Renuka - रेणुका Place: Kukatpalli Telangana
Yellama Temple. Dedicated to Renuka. Located in Kukatpalli.
- Primary Deity
- Renuka / रेणुका
- Address
- Aditya Nagar, Ward 123 Hydernagar, Hyderabad, Quthbullapur mandal, Medchal–Malkajgiri, Telangana, 501002, India
History
Yellamma Temple, also known as Renuka Temple, is located about 5 kilometres from Saundatti in Karnataka. It is dedicated to Goddess Renuka, revered as a fertility goddess. The temple is linked to the ancient Devadasi practice, which was abolished in 1982. The hill contains archaeological evidence from the mid-8th to mid-11th centuries, including megalithic tombs.
Spiritual Significance
The temple is a significant pilgrimage site for devotees seeking blessings for fertility and well-being.
- Nearest City: Saundatti (5 km away)