Padmakshi Temple
పద్మాక్షి దేవాలయం
A 12th-century ancient temple on a rock outcrop at Hanamkonda. It was originally a Jain temple and was later rededicated to the goddess Padmakshi.
The Padmakshi Temple sits on a granite hill in Hanamkonda and dates to the early Kakatiya period in the 12th century. It was first a Jain temple, and relief carvings of Jain teachers still survive on the rock walls inside. It was later rededicated to the goddess Padmakshi, also identified with Lakshmi. In front of the temple stands a four-sided stone pillar inscribed with Kakatiya inscriptions, which is of great historical value. The Padmakshi Pond at the foot of the hill is one of the main venues for the Bathukamma flower festival held in autumn. The site is small and can be visited together with the Thousand Pillar Temple on the same day, taking about 40 minutes.
Opening hours
06:00–12:00, 16:00–20:00
Nearby sights
- Thousand Pillar Temple
- Bhadrakali Temple & Lake
- Kakatiya Musical Garden
- Warangal Fort & Kakatiya Kala Thoranam
- Pakhal Lake
- Ramappa Temple
- Laknavaram Lake