Keesaragutta Temple, Keesara
Situated on a small hillock in Keesara Village, Medchal-Malkajgiri district, Telangana—around 35–40 km from Hyderabad—the temple is a notable pilgrimage destination.
Architecture of the Temple
Built in Dravidian style, with a prominent gopuram (towered entrance), the temple architecture is distinctive.
Surrounding excavations have revealed Chalukyan-era ruins, including brick structures, Shiva Lingas, forts, Yagasala, prayer halls, and even remnants of Jain and Buddhist presence, along with one of the earliest Telugu inscriptions (5th century CE) discovered on a rock-cut cave at the site.
How to Reach to Temple
| By Road | Around 35–40 km from Hyderabad via ECIL or Outer Ring Road; buses from Secunderabad, ECIL, Uppal to Keesara (~5 km from the temple). |
| By Bus | TSRTC buses from Secunderabad Junction and other local hubs direct to Keesara Village. |
| By Train | Nearest is Secunderabad station (~30 km). Ghatkesar (~15 km) is closer. |
| By Air | Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (~66–70 km away), followed by road transfer. |
| On Foot | A short climb of around 20–30 steps leads to the temple entrance |
Temple Timings
