Simha Varahi Temple, Old Alwal, Secunderabad | Jonnalabanda Varahi Mata Temple, Shakti Ganesh Nagar

Deity: The main deity of the temple is Goddess Simha Varahi. Simha Varahi is a form of Devi (Goddess) in Hinduism, typically depicted with the head of a lioness and a human body. She is revered for her protective and auspicious powers.
Architecture: The temple architecture follows traditional South Indian style, with a distinctive gopuram (gateway tower) and intricate carvings depicting various deities and mythological motifs.
Significance: Devotees visit the Simha Varahi Temple to seek blessings for protection, prosperity, and fulfillment of desires. The temple holds cultural and religious importance among devotees who worship various forms of Devi.
Festivals: Special festivals and rituals are celebrated at the temple during auspicious occasions such as Navaratri, where the Devi is worshipped with fervor and devotion.
Accessibility: The temple is accessible by road from different parts of Hyderabad and is a place of regular worship for devotees residing in and around Alwal.

Varahi Temple Old Alwal Secunderabad

Simha Varahi Temple, Old Alwal, Secunderabad | Jonnalabanda Varahi Mata Temple, Shakti Ganesh Nagar.

As we all know, there are only several Varahi Devi Temples in Secunderabad, Hyderabad and in entire Telangana. Located in Jonnalabanda, Shakti Ganesh Nagar at Old Alwal, Secunderabad, Sri Parashakthi Simha Varaahi Devi Temple is one of the least known Varahi Devi Temples in twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad.

Also popular as, Jonnalabanda Simha Varahi Ammavari Temple, this Old Alwal Varahi Temple, is managed by Sri Varaahi Trust.

Varahi Devi helps in giving financial and political power. It also helps in clearing land-related problems and helps in increasing land assets.

Varahi Navaratri which falls in Ashada Masam is the most celebrated temple event in this temple, while other Navaratri celebrations (Devi Sharan Navaratri, Chaitra Navaratri and Shyamala Navaratri of Magha Masam) also attract huge number of devotees. Sri Chandi Homam on Pournami days and Varahi Homam on Amavasya days are also famous events in this temple.

There is a popular belief that devotee’s wishes will be fulfilled after the few days, of ‘offering a garland of 27 lemons to Varahi Devi and circumambulating 27 Pradakshinas around the temple’.

Varahi Ammavari Temple Timings | Opening & Closing Timings

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