Photo 1 / 4Jogulamba shrine and flagstaff. Photo: Rajasekhar1961, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Alampur Jogulamba Temple
About the Temple
Alampur stands on the Tungabhadra near its meeting with the Krishna, about 220 km south of Hyderabad and close to Kurnool. Jogulamba is counted among the 18 Maha Shakti Peethas, and her temple shares a walled complex with the Navabrahma temples, nine early Chalukya shrines to Shiva protected by the Archaeological Survey of India. Telangana Tourism calls Alampur the western gateway of Srisailam, so the two pair well.
Why visit
- Worship at Jogulamba, one of the 18 Maha Shakti Peethas, where by legend Sati's teeth fell.
- See the Navabrahma temples, a group of nine Shiva shrines from the 7th and 8th centuries.
Temple Timings
- Morning
- 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Afternoon
- 2:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Official source, checked 23 Oct 2026 · Source
Telangana Tourism lists these hours for all days, with a break from 13:00 to 14:00. Its page could not be loaded live, so confirm at the temple, especially on festival days. Expect festival crowds at Navaratri and at the five-day annual Brahmotsavam, which ends on Sri Panchami (Vasantha Panchami) in Jan or Feb.
Before You Go
- Time to allow
1.5 hours to 3 hours inside the temple. This is a planning allowance, not a queue time; festival days take longer.
- Dress
Not confirmed. No temple or government dress rule was found. Wear modest, traditional clothes and ask at the entrance.
Not confirmed: check with the temple before you go
- Phones
Not confirmed. No phone rule was found for the temple; ask at the entrance before you carry one in.
Not confirmed: check with the temple before you go
- Access
Not confirmed. Step counts and wheelchair routes in the temple complex were not found; ask at the temple office.
Not confirmed: check with the temple before you go
Highlights
- Jogulamba, a Maha Shakti Peetha
Jogulamba is counted among the 18 Maha Shakti Peethas, where by legend Sati's upper teeth fell. The goddess is shown seated on a corpse with a scorpion, frog and lizard on her head.
- Navabrahma temples
Nine early Chalukya temples to Shiva, built in the 7th and 8th centuries and protected by the Archaeological Survey of India. Bala Brahma is still in worship.
- Dakshina Kailasam
Telangana Tourism says the Tungabhadra and Krishna meet near Alampur, which is why the place is also called Dakshina Kailasam, and calls Alampur the western gateway of Srisailam.
- Rebuilt temple
The original Jogulamba temple was destroyed in 1390. The present temple was rebuilt on the old site in 2005, with the original image reinstalled.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org, en.wikipedia.org, web.archive.org · checked 22 Oct 2026
How to reach Alampur Jogulamba Temple
- By train: Alampur Road · about 9 km
- By road: Alampur is about 220 km from Hyderabad on the Hyderabad to Bengaluru highway (NH 44), and about 26 km from Kurnool.
Sources: web.archive.org · checked 22 Oct 2026
Nearby Places
- Alampur MuseumArchaeological Survey of India site museum of sculpture recovered from the temples.0.3 km away
- Papanasi templesA second group of early temples to Shiva, south-west of the town.1.1 km away
- KurnoolThe nearest city, with hotels and trains.26 km by road
Sources: en.wikipedia.org, en.wikipedia.org, en.wikipedia.org · checked 22 Oct 2026
Questions Visitors Ask
Is there a dress code at Alampur Jogulamba Temple?
Not confirmed. No temple or government dress rule was found. Wear modest, traditional clothes and ask at the entrance.
Can I take my phone inside Alampur Jogulamba Temple?
Not confirmed. No phone rule was found for the temple; ask at the entrance before you carry one in.
What are the Alampur Jogulamba temple timings?
Telangana Tourism lists 07:00 to 13:00 and 14:00 to 20:30 every day. Confirm at the temple on festival days.
Why is Jogulamba a Shakti Peetha?
By legend, Sati's upper teeth fell at Alampur, and Jogulamba is counted among the 18 Maha Shakti Peethas. The present temple was rebuilt in 2005 on the site of an older one destroyed in 1390.
What are the Navabrahma temples?
Nine early Chalukya temples to Shiva, built in the 7th and 8th centuries beside the Jogulamba temple. Bala Brahma is still in worship.
How far is Alampur from Kurnool and Hyderabad?
About 26 km from Kurnool and about 220 km from Hyderabad by the Hyderabad to Bengaluru highway. Alampur Road station is about 9 km away.