Alampur Jogulamba Temple | Jogulamba Shakti Peetham

The Jogulamba Temple of Alampur in the Alampur Jogulamba Gadwal District of Telangana is one the important Shakti Peetas in India. The word “Jogulamba” is derived from the words “Joginula Amma” which means the Mother of Joginis.

Alampur Jogulaba Temple is the 5th among Astadasha Shakti Peethas, 18 ancient temples dedicated to Goddess Shakti.

Jogini, also called Yogini, is a female Yogi, one who has given up all the worldly attachments. Jogini also meams a dancer who has dedicated her life to God. The Goddess is also known as Yogulamba or Yogamba by the locals.

The Jogulamba Devi Temple is built on the banks of Tungabhadra River. The idol of the Goddess is seen in a seated pose with abundant hair which has a lizard, scorpion, owl and a human skull adorned to it.

Also the idols of the Saptamatrikas, Ganapati and Veerabhadra are installed along with the main idol. The temple also has a yagnashala , a rest house and a pond. The temple is closely situated to the Nava Brahma temples and are under the control of the Indian Archeological Department.

The Jogulamba Devi is known as “ Gruha Chandi “ meaning the one who protects our homes. The lizard , scorpion, owl and human skull in her hair indicate the evil and signifies deterioration of the house. With the entry of these animals into the house , the house loses its life and invites death to its occupants.

In order to be freed of all the Vaastu Doshas , the Goddess Jogulamba is worshipped. The temple attracts a large number of pilgrims from various parts of the country on the major occasions of Dussera and Shivaratri.

In Alampur, Navabrahma Temple is also there… You can read about this temple here..

Jogulamba temple is situated in Alampur in the state of Telangana. This temple is dedicated to goddess Jogulamba Devi and Lord Balabrahmeshwara. The temple will be kept opened between 7.00 AM and 8.30 PM. This temple is considered as one of the Shakti Peethas.

Here Goddess Jogulamba looks in a fierce form, and she grants salvation to her sincere devotees. According to legend, once there lived a great saint in 6th century who was known as Rasa Siddha and he had got the power to convert any metal into gold. And through his great powers, the temples were formed. They are as follows:

1.Swarga Brahma Temple
2.Padma Brahma Temple
3.Vishva Brahma Temple
4.Arka Brahma Temple
5.Bala Brahma Temple
6.Garuda Brahma Temple
7.Taraka Brahma Temple
8.Kumara Brahma Temple
9.Vira Brahma Temple

The Jogulamba temple stands for its great art work and sculpture. It is believed that Lord Brahma had performed a great penance in Alampur for several thousands of years, and got the powers of creation. Hence, the deity is known as Brahmeswara and the goddess as Jogulamba, a divine form of mother Parvathi.

IMPORTANCE

She is our divine mother, who protects us from all sorts of problems and difficulties. We can visit her temple and get her blessings at least once in a year. Every year during Navratri festival days, the god and the goddess would be decorated with flowers and flower garlands and special pujas and abhishekhams will be conducted in the temple. She gives all the prosperity in our life and protects us throughout our life, and finally will give SALVATION to us.

Pooja Details
Pooja on Normal days:
Pooja Timings: 7.30 am – 4.00 pm
During Karthika masam:
Pooja Timings: 6.30 am – 5.00 pm

Rudrabhishekham will be performed for about 45 minutes. The devotees can pay the ticket cost for doing abhishekham to the deities or they can bring with them items like milk, curd, honey, fruits, ghee, vibhuthi for performing abhishekham to the deities.

By performing abhishekham to the deities, all the evil and negative thoughts will be removed from our mind, and we will get peace and prosperity in our life.

Let us worship the divine father and mother and be blessed.

“OM SREE JOGULAMBIGAIYE NAMAHA”
“OM SREE BALABRAHMESWARARE NAMAHA”
“OM NAMAH SHIVAYA”
WRITTEN BY
R.HARISHANKAR