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Nita Ambani, who is married to Asia's richest man, Mukesh Ambani, recently gave Rs 1 crore to the Balkampet Yellamma Temple in Telangana.

What is Balkampet Yellamma Temple?

• Balkampet Yellamma Temple is a Hindu temple in the city of Balkampet in the state of Telangana.
• It is a tribute to Goddess Yellamma, who is thought to be a form of Renuka and is Lord Parashurama's mother.
• The Yellamma Pochamma Temple is another name for it.

Origin of Balkampet Yellamma Temple

• Its history goes back to the 15th century, when a goddess-carved rock was found 10 feet below ground during a well-digging project.
• People saw the unmoving statue as a divine sign, leading to the construction of the temple.
• The temple has been fixed up many times over the centuries. The current building was completed in 1919.
• Bonalu Jathara and Yellamma Kalyanotsavam are two of the most important festivals held at the temple.

Architecture of the Balkampet Yellamma Temple

• This is one of the oldest temples in Hyderabad city. It was built in the Dravidian style.
• An idol was found 10 feet below the surface. It was built to look like a huge temple.
• Mahagopuram is the name for the temple's big tower.  The wall has a lot of writing and carvings on it.
• Goddess Sri Pochamma, Goddess Rajarajeshwari, Goddess Nagadevta, and Lord Ganesha are the other shrines inside the complexes.

Source: India.com