About Jogulamba Devi Temple, Alampur
The fifth peetha of the Ashtadasha — Sati's upper teeth fell here — at Alampur on the Tungabhadra, 200 km south of Hyderabad. The temple was destroyed by Bahmani invaders in 1390 and reconsecrated in 2005; it sits inside the Navabrahma temple complex of nine 7th-century Chalukyan Shiva shrines.
History
Jogulamba (also called Yogini-amba) is a fierce, seated form of the Devi associated with the eight (or 64) yoginis of tantric tradition. The original Alampur temple was built in the 7th century under the Eastern Chalukyas as part of a complex of nine Brahma temples (Navabrahma) lining the Tungabhadra — Alampur was the gateway to Srisailam, and pilgrims would pass through this complex before crossing to the Mallikarjuna shrine. The Bahmani sultan Feroz Shah destroyed the Jogulamba shrine in 1390; the idol was hidden in the nearby Bala Brahma temple and worshipped there in secret for over 600 years. In 2005, the goddess was reconsecrated in a rebuilt temple within the Navabrahma complex, partly funded by the Telangana state government and Sri Vidya organisations. The Navabrahma temples themselves — Taraka Brahma, Swarga Brahma (the most ornate, with 7th-century rock-cut sculpture), Padma Brahma, Bala Brahma, Garuda Brahma, Kumara Brahma, Arka Brahma, Vira Brahma and Vishwa Brahma — are an ASI-protected site and Telangana's most important early-medieval temple cluster. The fifth peetha, 'Alampure Jogulamba'.
Best Time to Visit
October to March
Entry fees in your currency
- Sankalpa / Special Puja₹150–₹500$…
- Abhishekam₹250$…
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Entry Fee · Tickets
How much does it cost to visit Jogulamba Devi Temple, Alampur?
Free temple entry. Some special pujas paid separately.
- Sankalpa / Special PujaBy appointment with the temple priest₹150–₹500
- AbhishekamConducted on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays only₹250
- Open 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Free dharamshala accommodation available — book through the temple trust
- Modest dress; no leather items inside the sanctum
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Travel Tips
- Closest railhead is Kurnool (28 km); from Hyderabad, drive (200 km, 4 hours) or rail to Kurnool then taxi
- Combine with Srisailam (180 km, 4 hours by road via Sangameswaram) for a 2-day Bhramaramba + Jogulamba double-Shakti yatra
- The Navabrahma temples close at sunset — plan to arrive by 3 p.m. for full coverage
- Sangameswaram (40 km) — the Krishna-Tungabhadra confluence, mostly submerged behind the Srisailam dam but visible in summer
- Wear good walking shoes — the Navabrahma circuit is 1.5 km on uneven sandstone
Temples & Heritage Sites
- Navabrahma temples — nine 7th-century Chalukyan Shiva shrines, surrounding the peetha
- Bala Brahma Temple — where the Jogulamba idol was hidden for 600 years
- Sangameswaram — Krishna-Tungabhadra confluence, 40 km
- Srisailam Mallikarjuna and Bhramaramba — partner Jyotirlinga + Shakti Peetha, 180 km
How to Reach Jogulamba Devi Temple, Alampur
Jogulamba Devi Temple, Alampur is located in Telangana, India at coordinates 15.8794°N, 78.1361°E. You can reach Jogulamba Devi Temple, Alampur by air (nearest airport in Telangana), train, or road. Use YatraJunction's free fare calculator to compare live train, bus and flight prices, and to build an AI-powered itinerary tailored to your budget and travel dates.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best time to visit Jogulamba Devi Temple, Alampur?
- The best time to visit Jogulamba Devi Temple, Alampur is October to March.
- What are the top travel tips for Jogulamba Devi Temple, Alampur?
- Closest railhead is Kurnool (28 km); from Hyderabad, drive (200 km, 4 hours) or rail to Kurnool then taxi. Combine with Srisailam (180 km, 4 hours by road via Sangameswaram) for a 2-day Bhramaramba + Jogulamba double-Shakti yatra. The Navabrahma temples close at sunset — plan to arrive by 3 p.m. for full coverage. Sangameswaram (40 km) — the Krishna-Tungabhadra confluence, mostly submerged behind the Srisailam dam but visible in summer. Wear good walking shoes — the Navabrahma circuit is 1.5 km on uneven sandstone.
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