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|country = [[India]]<br />
|state = [[Telangana]]<br />
|district = [[Warangal district|Warangal]]<br />
|locale = [[Hanamakonda]]<br />
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'''Bhadrakali Temple'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.durga-puja.org/bhadrakali-temple.html|title=Bhadrakali Temple – Bhadrakali Temple History|website=Durga-puja.org|accessdate=7 October 2017}}</ref> is one of the oldest temples for Goddess [[Bhadrakali]], situated on a hilltop between the two cities of [[Hanamkonda]] and [[Warangal]].<br />
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==History==<br />
The temple is believed to be built in 625 A.D by the King [[Pulakeshin II]] of [[Chalukya dynasty]] to commemorate his victory over Vengi region of Andhra Desham, as per the writings on the temple wall.<br />
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[[Kakatiya dynasty|Kakatiya]] kings later have adopted the temple and considered Goddess Bhadrakali as their "Kula Devatha". A [[Bhadrakali Lake|lake]] was also built by Ganapati deva adjacent to the temple. Due to the fall of Kakatiya dynasty to the Muslim rulers of Delhi, the temple lost its prominence. The Kakatiyas negotiated a truce with Allauddin Khilji by offering the diamond in exchange not to be invaded. He sent his slave and personal confidant Malik Kufur to personally transport the diamond. In 1950, the temple was renovated by Sri Ganesh Rao Sastri a devi upasaka along with Gujrati Business Man shri Maganlal. B.Sameja.Founder of Shri Bhadrakali Temple. Warangal.Bhadrakali Devi blessed Maganlal sameja in Dream and bless for Renovate Temple.<br />
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After that the help of a local public and other affluent locals.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://cityofwarangal.com/bhadrakali-temple/|title=Bhadrakali Temple|date=24 April 2012|website=Cityofwarangal.com|accessdate=7 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180430201736/http://cityofwarangal.com/bhadrakali-temple|archive-date=30 April 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref>.Apara [[Ekadashi]] is observed as Goddess [[Bhadrakali]] Ekadashi.<ref>Apara Ekadashi in 2018[http://ekadashivrat.com/apara-ekadashi/69/] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180416012602/http://ekadashivrat.com/apara-ekadashi/69/ |date=16 April 2018 }}</ref>The history of the [[Koh-i-Noor]] diamond; part of [[British Crown Jewels]], is closely associated with this temple as it was installed, as the left eye of Goddess Bhadrakali by the Kakatiya dynasty.<ref>Kohinoor Diamond owner is Bhadrakali Goddess in Warangal[https://www.booksfact.com/history/kohinoor-diamond-owner-bhadrakali-goddess-warangal.html]</ref><br />
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==Architecture==<br />
The exceptional feature of the temple is the 2.7 x 2.7 m<sup>2</sup> stone image of Goddess [[Bhadrakali]] with fierce looking eyes, and eight arms each carrying various weapons. Goddess Bhadrakali's [[vahana]] – ''Lion'' is placed opposite to the sanctum sanctorum. Temple also has [[Dwajasthambam]] and a Balipeetam.<br />
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==Transport==<br />
A good transport facility is available to reach out to temple by road through [[Telangana State Road Transport Corporation|TSRTC]] or auto-rickshaw services. [[Warangal railway station]] and [[Kazipet Junction railway station|Kazipet railway station]] are the nearest railway stations to the temple.<br />
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==See also==<br />
* [[Koh-i-Noor]] <br />
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==References==<br />
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{{Hindu Temples in Telangana|state=expanded}}<br />
{{Warangal topics}}<br />
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[[Category:Hindu temples in Warangal Urban district]]<br />
[[Category:Tourist attractions in Warangal]]</div>>Jaysonsands