Keesaragutta Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Siva and his consorts Bhavani and Sivadurga at Keesaragutta in Medchal-Malkajgiri district. It is about 30 km from Hyderabad and 12 km from ECIL. It is located on a small hillock. The temple draws up to lakhs of devotees on Maha Sivaratri and Karthika Masam.Legend has it that Sri Rama installed the Siva Lingam here to atone for the sin of killing Ravana, a Brahman. He selected this beautiful valley surrounded by hills and verdant greenery for the purpose and ordered Hanuman to bring a Sivalingam from Varanasi. Hanuman was late in arriving with the Siva lingam and as the auspicious hour was nearing, Lord Siva himself appeared before Sri Rama and presented a Sivalingam for installation. Hence the lingam in the temple is called Swayambhu Linga. It is also called Ramalingeswara as lord Sri Rama had installed the lingam.Hanuman returned with 101 lingams for selection from Varanasi and felt aggrieved at not having his lingam installed. Hence he threw them all over the area. Even to this day several lingams are found scattered all over the place outside the temple.To mollify Hanuman, Sri Rama ordained that precedence would be given to him for worship at the temple. He also said that the hillock where the lingam was installed would bear his name kesarigiri that is, Hanuman, the son of Kesari. Over a period of time, it has colloquially transformed and is now known as Keesara and the hill as Keesaragutta. Ever since, the rituals follow the command of Sri Rama.Exploration and Excavations were conducted by the archaeological department in the surroundings of Keesaragutta Temple. Many Remnants of Brick structures and Siva Lingas were found on the hill north of the temple and a hillock near the water resource. The remnants belonged to Chalukyan Empire reign. Fortification walls, Yagasala and prayer halls were excavated here. Some vestige remnants and rock cut cisterns were found on the hills as an indication that Jainism and Buddhism flourished contemporaneously. On 18 October 2014, twelve idols of Jain Tirthankara dating back to the 4th-5th century were found near the temple steps at a depth of one foot which proves that Jainism co-existed along with Hinduism at Keesaragutta during the time of Vishnukundinas in 4-5th century.
Very calm place , one can enjoy nature , good place to visit in morning or in evening around 4.30. around 1 hr drive from Miyapur , road is good .
3rd Visit To This Temple.. Abode In The Hillock Is The Savambu Linga Of Lord Shiva..Its TheTemple Of 101 Shiva Lingas Which R Of Various Size N ShapesApproach Road To The Temple I.E Around 4Km Is Well Laid N Pristine.Once U Enter Keesara City There Is A Ambedkar Statue.. Take The Route Thats Right Behind The Statue. I.E Hotel Bawarchi Or Muthoot Finance Road.Around 50,000 To 75,000 People Are To Visit On 11th Nov 2019 For Kartika Pournami.The Preparations For The Same Are On Full Swing.Do Take Some Fruits Or Vegetables To Feed A Small Set Of Adorable Monkeys N Cows.
Temple is situated in beautiful location. We can enjoy the weather. Can plan picnik near the temple.
One of the beautiful escapes from hyderabad. 50 kms from Kondapur. Good weekend drive on orr. Remote place with proper security. Its just more than temple. Its a hillock with curvy drive to top and then excellent views of surrounding agri fields. Also not to forget about the lake below with birds calling.
I go dr to hv peace of mind
Good place for WorshipPeaceful feeling
Nice place to visit from Hyderabad uppal
Very peaceful and nice place to visit. Plan to go with couple of families together to Spend more time.
Nice view..
Amazing statue of Hanuman. Nice temple and Arial view is awesome...
Good Temple
Pleasant atmosphere, devotional, nice picnic spot, childrens enjoy a lot,road side view beautiful , parking place available, RTC bus facility
Good
Uhhahahhah absolutely great place for worship Kesarinandan shri hanuman.We worshipped here n enjoy a lot
Devotional
The place of keesara was most peace full and also most powerful Ramalingeshwara temple. Hanuman Temple is so good
Huge statue. Very nice...
Its good holy place, one of the best religious place near to city, surrounded with green plants.
Excellent view from this place. Hanuman staue is big one. Jai hanuman
Nice place to visit in this temple
Nice view from here
Super
Divine place
Spiritual and peaceful
NiceTemple
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Ramdoot Hanuman Statue, Keesara Gutt Ramalingeswara Devasthanam, Keesara (Keesaragutta) 501301, Medchal-Malkajgiri district, Telangana state, India
Hunuman temple
Jai Sri ram ... 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳
Sri Hanuman Jaya Hanuman Jaya Jaya Hanuman
Keesara Gutta, Hanuman statue 🙏 🙏
At kesara gutta
Jai Hanuman