Jogulamba Temple

Jogulamba Temple (జొగులాంబ మందిరం) is a Shakti Peetha in Gadwal, Telangana.

Overview

The Jogulamba Temple at Alampur in Jogulamba Gadwal district enshrines the goddess Jogulamba (a form of Parvati) and is one of the 51 Shakti Peethas. The temple is part of the ancient Alampur Navabrahma temple complex.

History and Legend

According to tradition, the upper teeth (dantam) of Sati fell at this site. The temple dates to the 7th century CE and was built by the Badami Chalukyas. The Alampur complex was a major Shaiva centre in the early medieval period.

Architecture and Features

The temple is built in the early Chalukyan style with distinctive star-shaped plans and intricate carvings. The sanctum houses the goddess Jogulamba alongside a Shiva linga. The temple complex includes nine temples dedicated to Shiva (Navabrahma temples).

Modern Status

The temple is managed by the Archaeological Survey of India as a protected monument and is an active pilgrimage site. The Alampur complex is a major archaeological and tourist destination.

Verification Notes

• One of the 51 Shakti Peethas; Chalukyan temple documented by ASI.
• Audited against Wikipedia (September 2026).