Goddess
The main deity of this temple is Goddess Khambeswari, who is an incarnation of Goddess Shakti. The icon of Goddess Khambeswari in the form of Vanadurga is found in the temple.
Best Season To Visit
The best season to visit the temple is Winter season. The best months to visit are September to February.
Weather
Highest - April to June (45°C during day and 35°C during night)Average - May (35°C during the day and 25°C during night)Lowest - December to February (26°C during day and 21°C during night)Monsoon season - August to October
Dress Code
- For men the dress code is Shirt & Trouser, Dhoti or Pyjamas with upper cloth.
- For women the preferred dress code is saree or half-saree with blouse or chudidhar with pyjama and upper cloth.
- Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.
Do's & Dont's
- Do bathe and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
- Do respect ancient customs and co-piligrims while at temple.
- Smoking and drinking is prohibited in this temple.
- Chewing betel leaves, tobacco, gutka and spitting inside temple is strictly prohibited.
transport connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 Sonepur Bus Stand |
500 MTRS | 18004194287 |
 Bichhupali Railway Station |
36 KM | 139 |
 Biju Patnaik International Airport |
165 KM | 06742596322 |
Architecture
The temple is built in the Chauhan style of architecture and is decorated with Pidhamundi design. Ten lady figures are exquisitely carved in one panel, on the door of Garbh Griha. The earliest reference of the Goddess is found in the Terasinga copper plate of Maharaja Trustikara of 5th century A.D.
Religious Significance
Khemidi princess during her marriage with Rajaraj Singh, the Chauhan ruler of Subarnapur had brought this icon of Khambeswari to the royal palace. Later on the Khambeswari temple was built by the king.
History
It is an Ancient and Historical Temple, was built in 5th century A.D. by Chauhan ruler, Rajaraja Singh.
Temple Timings
| Day | Timings | |
|---|---|---|
| All Days | 05:00 AM - 12:30 PM | 04:30 PM - 09:00 PM |
Tours
Airports
| Airport Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Shamshabad | 40 KM |
| Lorem Ipsum | 12 KM |
Railway Stations
| Railway Station Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Secunderabad | 10 KM |
| Nampally | 12 KM |
| Begumpet | 6 KM |
| Lingampally | 20 KM |
Bus Stations
| Bus Station Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| MGBS | 35 KM |
| CBS | 28 KM |
| kukatpally | 20 KM |
| Lingampally | 30 KM |
| Uppal | 35 KM |
Private Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Private Transport | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
Local Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Local Transport | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
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