Sri Peddamma Thalli Temple Explained

Sri Peddamma Thalli temple
Coordinates:	17.4306°N 78.405°W
Native Name:	Pedamma Gudi
Country:	India
State:	Telangana
Location:	Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad
Architecture:	South Indian

Sri Peddamma Thalli Temple or Peddamma Gudi is a Hindu temple located at Jubilee Hills in Hyderabad, Telangana, India.^{[1] [2]} It is very famous during the festive season of Bonaalu.^{[3] [4]}

Location

This temple is located at Road no.55 of Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana.

Etymology

The word "Peddamma", which consists of two separate words, Pedda and Amma, literally means 'Mother of Mothers' or "The Supreme Mother". She is one of the 11 forms of Village Deities and is known as The Supreme most.

The two mega events of this goddess namely Mahotsavam and Rathotsavam will be celebrated in February.

Deities in temple

Peddamma temple has a few small temples beside the main temple.

One is Lakshmi, Ganapati and Saraswathi temple and other is Naga Devatha temple

Devotees can offer only coconuts to Goddess, there are plenty of shops selling coconuts inside the temple.

Timings

The temple is open from 6a.m. to 1p.m. and 3p.m. to 8p.m. from Monday to Saturday.

On Sundays, the temple is open from 6a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Ex-serviceman with gun creates flutter at Peddamma temple. The Hindu.
2. Web site: Anniversary celebrations at Peddamma temple. The Hindu.
3. Web site: Peddamma Temple Timings.
4. Web site: Ecstasy marks Bonalu at Mahankali temple. The Hindu.