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January

11.5 - 33.0 °C

February

14.6 - 36.0 °C

March

18.1 - 39.4 °C

April

20.3 - 41.2 °C

May

21.8 - 42.8 °C

June

21.2 - 40.6 °C

July

21.0 - 35.2 °C

August

20.8 - 33.8 °C

September

20.4 - 34.1 °C

October

17.2 - 33.9 °C

November

13.6 - 32.5 °C

December

11.3 - 31.6 °C

Major Airports :

Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD), Hyderabad

Vijayawada International Airport (VGA), Vijayawada

Visakhapatnam International Airport (VTZ) Visakhapatnam

Nearest Railway Station :

Hyderabad Deccan Railway Station (HYB)

Over 190 years of sacred legacy

Sri Ujjaini Mahakali Temple has stood well over a century in the heart of Secunderabad, near Hyderabad. It is dedicated to Goddess Mahakali and draws innumerable devotees seeking her divine blessings. It has been a revered pilgrimage site for over 190 years.

The temple’s sanctum has a stone idol of Goddess Mahakali sitting gracefully. The idol wields a sword, a two-headed damaru (drum), a spear, and an amrut (food of the gods) vessel, all under a protective silver shield known as Vendi Kavacham. It is believed that this stone idol was unearthed during the construction of the innermost sanctum in 1964. In this sacred space, there is an idol of another Hindu deity, Goddess Manikyaladevi.

The temple is very popular among devotees during the festival of Bonalu, with lakhs of devotees coming here to offer prayers during Ashada Jathara, in July/August every year.

A promise fulfilled

What truly sets the Ujjaini Mahakali Temple apart is not merely its historical eminence but the faith of its devotees in the divine power of Goddess Mahakali. In 1813, during a transfer to Ujjaini, Suriti Appaiah, a doli (palanquin) bearer serving in a military battalion, encountered a devastating outbreak of cholera that claimed the lives of thousands. In a fervent plea for deliverance, Appaiah and his companions prayed for mercy at the Mahakali Devasthanam, beseeching salvation from the epidemic.

They promised to install an idol of Mahakali in Secunderabad if their prayers were answered. True to their word, upon their return from Ujjaini, Sri Suriti Appaiah and his associates fulfilled their vow by installing a wooden idol of Goddess Mahakali in Secunderabad in July 1815.

Timings

Opening time - 06:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 04:00 PM to 09:00 PM (Saturday to Thursday)

06:00 AM to 01:00 PM and 04:00 PM to 10:00 PM (Friday)

Elevate your spiritual sojourn

While visiting Sri Ujjaini Mahakali Temple, you'll be pleased to know that there are many historical sites to see in the surrounding areas of Hyderabad. For instance, you can visit the Golconda Fort and the Qutub Shahi Tombs. KBR National Park is also a must-visit place in Hyderabad, as one of the oldest national parks in the city. Furthermore, you can make a stop at the enchanting Shamirpet Deer Park, which serves as a sanctuary for the Blackbuck and Chital deer species. Lastly, before you leave the city, don't forget to take some traditional Nirmal paintings or exquisite pearl jewellery that reflects Hyderabad's rich heritage.

As you step into the Ujjaini Mahankali Temple, let your prayers at this temple guide you towards inner peace and divine blessings!