Alampur Navabrahma Temples is also covered in our Kurnool guide, which is the main page for it: Alampur Navabrahma Temples in the Kurnool guide.
The short answer
Alampur Navabrahma Temples: what visitors should know first
A long but rewarding day for temple-architecture lovers. It is in Telangana, so plan a full day with a car, and do not combine it with other stops.
History and context
The story behind Alampur Navabrahma Temples
Wikipedia dates the Navabrahma temples to between the 7th and 9th centuries, built by the Badami Chalukyas in the Nagara style; the Svarga Brahma temple is dated to 681 to 696 AD. The nearby Jogulamba temple was reportedly destroyed by the Bahmani sultans in 1390 and rebuilt in 2005.
The Sangameswara temple was moved from its original site after the Srisailam Dam flooded it.
Useful facts
Alampur Navabrahma Temples facts at a glance
- Location
- Alampur, Telangana, near the Tungabhadra and Krishna confluence
- Experience type
- Group of early Chalukya temples
- Known for
- Nine Nagara-style temples, mainly to Shiva
- Built
- 7th to 9th centuries, per Wikipedia
- Distance
- About 105 km from Mantralayam, per the Mutt
Why it matters
Why Alampur Navabrahma Temples is worth your time
The Svarga Brahma temple is dated to 681 to 696 AD, according to Wikipedia, making the group among the earlier surviving temple complexes of the Deccan. The setting near the Tungabhadra and Krishna confluence is itself important to the region.
The temples were moved when the Srisailam reservoir flooded the original sites, and Wikipedia notes the Sangameswara temple's move was completed by January 1990. That story of relocation is part of what a visitor sees today.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
The nine temples
A group of Nagara-style Chalukya shrines.
- 02
Jogulamba shrine
A Shakti peetha nearby, rebuilt in 2005.
- 03
ASI museum
Recovered sculpture displayed near the site.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Plan this as a full-day excursion. The Mutt's Around Mantralaya page lists Alampur about 105 km to the north, so leave early and hire a car with a driver.
The Navabrahma group is a set of nine Nagara-style temples built by the Badami Chalukyas between the 7th and 9th centuries, according to Wikipedia. They are dedicated mainly to Shiva despite the Brahma name. A nearby ASI museum shows recovered sculpture, and the Jogulamba shrine, one of the Shakti peethas, is close by.
Take your time with the carving and the layout. Because it is a long drive for a short site, combine it with Jogulamba and an early start rather than other stops.
Plan with confidence
Small decisions that make the visit easier.
- Start early; it is a long drive
- Hire a car and driver
- Check opening hours locally
- Dress modestly for the Jogulamba shrine
- Carry water and snacks
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- Alampur, Jogulamba Gadwal district, Telangana
- Time needed
- Full day including travel
- Best time
- October to February, early morning
- Walking level
- Moderate
- Senior comfort
- The main cost is the journey of about 105 km. At the site the walking is level on temple grounds, with some steps at individual shrines and limited shade.
- Tickets and access
- Entry rules for the ASI-protected group and the Jogulamba shrine are not given here; check locally. An ASI museum near the site shows recovered sculpture.
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Plan the practical part
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Staying close keeps journeys short — useful for early starts and for anyone who tires quickly.
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Travelling with parents?
The main cost is the journey of about 105 km. At the site the walking is level on temple grounds, with some steps at individual shrines and limited shade.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
How far is Alampur?
The Mutt lists about 105 km from Mantralayam.
Is it in Andhra Pradesh?
No, it is in Telangana.
What is the Jogulamba temple?
A Shakti peetha dedicated to the goddess Jogulamba, rebuilt in 2005, per Wikipedia.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Alampur Navabrahma Temples
- Wikipedia: Jogulamba Temple, Alampur
- Sri Raghavendra Swamy Matha: Around Mantralaya
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
