Alampur Navabrahma Temples

Alampur Navabrahma Temples form a nine-shrine complex built from stone blocks, each featuring a square sanctum with a processional path around it and a curved tower above. The towers are finished with ornamental crowns that give the structures their distinctive profile.

Built between the seventh and ninth centuries by the Badami Chalukyas, these structures show northern architectural influences and were positioned near a river confluence. Their placement reflects deliberate choices to establish places of worship at significant waterside locations.

The carved stone panels throughout the complex depict tales from Hindu scriptures, reflecting how worshippers honored multiple divine forms in this place. Visitors can observe how different religious traditions coexisted within the same sanctuary space.

The site sits south of Hyderabad with direct access via National Highway 44, making the journey straightforward for most visitors. Plan your visit during the drier months when all areas of the complex are easily accessible and comfortable to explore.

Several of these ancient structures were relocated to higher ground in the 1970s by the Archaeological Survey of India to protect them from flooding caused by the Srisailam Dam. This relocation was an extraordinary effort to preserve these monuments for future generations.

Location: Jogulamba Gadwal district

Architectural style: Hindu temple architecture

GPS coordinates: 15.87744,78.13565

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:41