| Sri Peddamma Thalli Temple | |
|---|---|
| Peddamma Temple | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| Deity | Shachi |
| Location | |
| Location | Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad |
| State | Telangana |
| Country | India |
Interactive map of Sri Peddamma Thalli Temple | |
| Coordinates | 17°25′50″N78°24′18″E / 17.430646°N 78.404990°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | South Indian |
'Sri Peddamma Thalli Temple' is a Hindu temple located in the Jubilee Hills and Banjara Hills area of Hyderabad, Telangana. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Peddamma Thalli, a local form of the Mother Goddess, and is a major centre of worship during festivals such as Bonalu and Shakambari Utsavam. [1]
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. She is associated with the Vedic goddess Sachi.
Despite the controversy, religious activities and festivals at the temple continued. Media reports covered the Shakambari Utsavam, which is celebrated annually with traditional rituals and decorations. [2]
Regional media also reported on the conclusion of festival events and large gatherings of devotees at the temple. [3] [4]
The temple also marked milestone celebrations, including preparations for its 30th anniversary, as reported by local media. [5]
The temple continues to receive extensive regional media coverage, including news aggregations and visual reports documenting large crowds and devotional activities. [6]
Video reports and social media coverage have shown large numbers of devotees visiting the temple during festivals and following developments related to the demolition issue. [7] [8]
Additional video coverage discussed ongoing developments and reactions related to the demolition and administrative actions. [9] [10] [11]
In related reporting, authorities undertook actions to clear encroachments near the temple area as part of urban development initiatives, which were also covered by regional media. [12]