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Devotional India(TM) is an International E-Spiritual Hub for all Devotees. It’s Masterpiece, a Dream Project which promotes the Sacred Indian Heritage & its sublime glory. God is not bound by any sect, religion or gender. He transcends it all, and is approachable by men of all faiths. This website promotes a vibrant concept about Spirituality & Glory of India. Our Group sends forth the message of Devotion, Love & Sacredness to people from all walks of Life. Our aim is to take our Visitors and Members to an Unforgettable Voyage in this Holy Land of Bharat.
Devotional India(TM) is an International E-Spiritual Hub for all Devotees. It’s Masterpiece, a Dream Project which promotes the Sacred Indian Heritage & its sublime glory. God is not bound by any sect, religion or gender. He transcends it all, and is approachable by men of all faiths. This website promotes a vibrant concept about Spirituality & Glory of India. Our Group sends forth the message of Devotion, Love & Sacredness to people from all walks of Life. Our aim is to take our Visitors and Members to an Unforgettable Voyage in this Holy Land of Bharat.
The Keesaragutta Temple, also known as the Sri Ramalingeswara Swamy Temple, is an ancient Dravidian-style Hindu shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva (installed as a Swayambhu Linga) along with deities like Goddess Bhavani, Sivadurga, Lord Rama (with Sita), and Lakshmi Narasimha.
“जहाँ श्रीराम ने शिव को नमन किया, वहाँ कीसारगुट्टा तीर्थ बन गया।”
― Keesaragutta Temple
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.
Mythological Significance & History
Legend recounts that after Lord Rama defeated Ravana, he sought to atone for the sin of killing a Brahmin. He asked Hanuman to bring a Shiva Linga from Varanasi, but as the auspicious moment approached, Lord Shiva Himself appeared and gave a self-manifested (Swayambhu) Linga, subsequently installed by Rama and known as Ramalingeswara. When Hanuman returned with 101 Lingas, disappointed, he scattered them across the hill; these are still worshipped around the temple. Rama named the place Kesari Giri (Hanuman’s father’s hill), which over time became Keesaragutta.
Significance of the Temple
The temple draws thousands of devotees during Maha Shivaratri, Karthika Masam, Sri Rama Navami, and Hanuman Jayanti, featuring Brahmotsavam, Vedic chants, processions, and night-long vigils.
The hilltop location and the scattered 101 Lingas make it a powerful site of Shaivism, Ram Bhakti, and Hanuman devotion.
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
