Ashtalakshmi Temple in Hyderabad - Temple Timings and Attractions

Sri Ashtalakshmi Temple is a famous Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, who is the goddess of wealth and prosperity. The temple is present in Vasavi Colony, Hyderabad.

The temple is close to Dilsukhnagar, Kothapet and L.B. Nagar areas in Hyderabad, the Capital city of Telangana.

  

Ashta Lakshmi Temple Information:

Primary Deity:	Goddess Lakshmi (Ashta Lakshmi)
Place:	Vasavi Colony
Location:	Kothapet, Dilsukhnagar
Architecture:	South Indian Style
Date Built:	22nd of April, 1996
State:	Telangana
Country:	India
Pincode:	500035

Goddess Ashtalakshmi, also spelled as Ashta Lakshmi is a group of eight Lakshmi's. Ashta represents "Eight" and Lakshmi represents "Goddess of Wealth".

The temple is specifically known for its unique representation of the eight forms or manifestations of Goddess Lakshmi, which are collectively referred to as the Ashtalakshmi.

Each form of the goddess represents a specific aspect of wealth and fortune, and devotees visit the temple to seek blessings and offer prayers for prosperity, success, and well-being.

Ashta Lakshmi - Eight forms of Mother Lakshmi present in this temple include:

• 👉 1. Adi Lakshmi: The goddess of beginnings and divine energy.
• 👉 2. Dhana Lakshmi: The goddess of material wealth and prosperity.
• 👉 3. Dhanya Lakshmi: The goddess of agricultural wealth and food.
• 👉 4. Gaja Lakshmi: The goddess of animal wealth and power.
• 👉 5. Santana Lakshmi: The goddess of progeny and fertility.
• 👉 6. Veera Lakshmi: The goddess of courage and valor.
• 👉 7. Vijaya Lakshmi: The goddess of victory and success.
• 👉 8. Vidya Lakshmi: The goddess of knowledge and wisdom.

The Ashtalakshmi Temple is considered a sacred place and an important religious landmark in Hyderabad, drawing devotees from various parts of the city and beyond.

It is one of the pleasant and peaceful temple worth visiting for all travelers in Hyderabad. There is no entrance fee charged at this famous temple.

It is an enchanting experience for the devotees to see the Ashtalakshmi temple illuminated at night and feels like the temple is made of marble stone from a distance.

Temple History and Attractions:

The temple was consecrated to the public in April 1996 with the guidance of Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Swamiji of Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam.

It took around 5 years to construct this magnificent temple with a total expenditure of 20 million rupees approximately. Many sections of people came forward to donate for this temple.

Famous Sthapatis (temple architects and builders), Sattanatha Muthiah Ganapathi and M. Mathiyalagan created the structure and design of Ashtalakshmi Temple in Hyderabad based on Sri Ashtalakshmi Temple present in Chennai with few modifications.

Subbaiah Sthapati has created the idols of Lord Srimannarayana, Lord Ganesh, Ashtalakshmi idols, Lord Garuda, the carrier of Lord Vishnu.

There are new proposals of constructing Archaka Nilayam, multi storied parking lot to accommodate vehicles, Golden Dhoti to Lord Srimannarayana and Kalyana Mandapam in the temple premises.

Ashtalakshmi Temple Timings:

Timings	Morning	Evening
Daily	6:00 AM to 12:00 PM	5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Friday	6:00 AM to 1:00 PM	5:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Sunday	6:00 AM to 1:00 PM	5:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Events and Festivals:

Ashtalakshmi Temple in Vasavi Colony receives many visitors every day but receives the highest number of devotees during the annual Brahmotsavam period and during the festival seasons like Durga Puja or Navaratri (September-October), Varalakshmi Vratam (July-August) and on the auspicious occasion of Diwali.

Accommodation:

Good accommodation facility is available at nearby hotels in Secunderabad and Hyderabad.

How to reach Ashtalakshmi Temple:

Ashtalakshmi Temple is present in Vasavi Colony and is very close to Kothapet on NH9.

By Road: 🚌

Kothapet is well-connected by roads, and you can reach the temple by private car, taxi, or public transportation. You can use a navigation app or ask locals for directions to the Ashtalakshmi Temple in Kothapet.

By Rail: 🚂

At a distance of around 9 km, Hyderabad Deccan railway station (HYB) is the nearest railway station to reach Ashtalakshmi temple.

Another nearest major railway station is the Secunderabad Junction (SC). It is at a distance of roughly 9 km from the temple. From there, you can hire a taxi or use public transportation to reach Kothapet.

By Air: 🛩️

If you are arriving by air, the nearest airport is Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Shamshabad, Hyderabad. From the airport, you can hire a taxi or use a ride-sharing service to reach Kothapet, which is at a distance of roughly 28 kms.

 

Distance to Ashtalakshmi Temple:

Place	Distance
L B Nagar	2.2 km
Dilsukhnagar	2.4 km
Uppal	3.9 km
Vanasthalipuram	5 km
Imliban Bus Stand	7 km
Secunderabad Station	9 km
Jubilee Bus Stand	10.6 km
Kukatpally	21.3 km
Panjagutta	12.3 km

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Ashtalakshmi Temple Address:

Shri Ashtalakshmi Temple,
Plot No. 52-55,
Vasavi Colony,
Dilsukhnagar,
Hyderabad,
Telangana - 500035.
Phone: 24030888, 64549888.

Landmark: near Corporation Bank.

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1. 👉 Karmanghat Hanuman Temple
2. 👉 Sanghi Temple
3. 👉 Chilkur Balaji Temple
4. 👉 Jagannath Temple
5. 👉 Tadbund Hanuman Temple
6. 👉 Birla Mandir
7. 👉 Keesaragutta Temple
8. 👉 Skandagiri Subrahmanya Temple
9. 👉 Peddamma Temple
10. 👉 Jagadgiri Gutta Temple

Ashtalakshmi Temple Route Map:

Author Notes:

There are very few temples in India where Ashtalakshmi (Goddess Lakshmi) is seen in her Eight splendorous forms. So, don't miss any chance to visit this famous Ashtalakshmi Temple when you are in Hyderabad.

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