Ashtalakshmi Temple

Ashtalakshmi Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi in her eight divine forms, located in Kothapet, Hyderabad. Consecrated in April 1996 under the guidance of Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Swamiji of Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham, the temple features South Indian architecture modeled after the Chennai shrine. It houses idols of Adilakshmi, Aishwaryalakshmi, Santanalakshmi, Dhanalakshmi, Dhanyalakshmi, Gajalakshmi, Vijayalakshmi, and Varalakshmi, along with Lord Venkateswara.

Visitors can expect a peaceful spiritual atmosphere with South Indian style architecture featuring intricate carvings on the gopuram adorned with 134 deity idols. The temple complex includes a main sanctum with eight forms of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Venkateswara. The premises are well-maintained with ample parking space. Visitors can explore the temple grounds, participate in darshan, and observe various rituals. The temple serves free food to devotees on Fridays.

The temple was consecrated in April 1996 under the divine guidance of Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Swamiji of the Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham. Construction began in 1991 and took five years to complete with an expenditure of approximately Rs 10 million. The temple was built through collective donations from devotees.

The temple is dedicated to Ashtalakshmi, the eight manifestations of Goddess Lakshmi representing wealth, prosperity, courage, offspring, knowledge, and bravery. It is one of its kind in Telangana state and follows Vedic rules and traditions. The temple promotes the mission of Sri Sri Sri Tridandi Chinna Srimannarayana Ramanuja Jeeyar Swamiji.