Sri Veerabhadra Swamy Temple
Kothakonda in Bheemadevarpalle Mandal, south-east of Karimnagar near Mulkanur, can be reached by bus from Huzurabad or Husnabad. This place, surrounded by hills, is known for the temple dedicated to Veerabhadra Swamy.
Tradition says Kora-Meesala Veerabhadra Swamy, the Lord with a moustache, was installed by Kedara Pandita during the Kakatiya period.
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ఓం వీరభద్రాయ నమఃVeerabhadra means “the auspicious hero” – the fierce form of Lord Shiva, worshipped on Tuesdays.
Om Sri Veerabhadraya Namaha
Kothakonda at a Glance
Temple at a Glance
| Temple | Sri Kothakonda Veerabhadra Swamy Devasthanam |
| Presiding deity | Veerabhadra Swamy (Kora-Meesala) with Kethamma and Medalamma |
| Location | Kothakonda village, Bheemadevarpalle mandal, Telangana, India |
| District | Hanamkonda district (earlier Karimnagar district) |
| Map coordinates | 18.0408656° N, 79.3191054° E |
| Nearest railway station | Kazipet Junction (Warangal) |
| Nearby village | Mulkanoor – about 5 km, famous for its cooperative movement |
| Main festival | Kothakonda Jatara (Brahmotsavam) – 3 days around Makar Sankranti, January |
| Other festivals | Mahashivaratri, Devi Navaratri (Ashwayuja Masam), Ashada Bonalu |
| Darshan timings | 4.30 AM – 1.00 PM and 3.00 PM – 8.00 PM (closed 1–3 PM and 8 PM – 4.30 AM) |
| Sacred day | Tuesday |
| Languages | Telugu and English |
| Phone | 9440411453 · 9963677927 · 9908159632 |
Distance to Kothakonda Temple
| Hanamkonda | ≈ 26 km | Live directions |
| Warangal | ≈ 30 km | Live directions |
| Kazipet Junction (nearest railway station) | ≈ 21 km | Live directions |
| Huzurabad | ≈ 20 km | Live directions |
| Jammikunta | ≈ 32 km | Live directions |
| Husnabad | ≈ 31 km | Live directions |
| Karimnagar | ≈ 49 km | Live directions |
| Hyderabad | ≈ 114 km | Live directions |
Straight-line (aerial) distances calculated from map coordinates; road distance is longer. Tap “Live directions” for the exact driving distance and time on Google Maps.
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Kothakonda Jatara
Kothakonda Veerabhadra Swamy Brahmotsavam is celebrated around Makar Sankranti every January. The three-day festival begins at Kothakonda village in Bheemadevarpalle mandal and draws thousands of pilgrims from across Telangana.
Know moreFrequently Asked Questions
Where is Kothakonda Veerabhadra Swamy temple?
The temple is in Kothakonda village, Bheemadevarpalle mandal, Karimnagar district, Telangana, south-east of Karimnagar and about 5 km from Mulkanoor.
Who is the presiding deity?
Sri Veerabhadra Swamy, a fierce form of Lord Shiva, worshipped as the moustached Kora-Meesala Veerabhadra with Kethamma and Medalamma on either side.
When is the Kothakonda Jatara held?
Every January around Makar Sankranti, as a three-day festival that draws thousands of pilgrims from across Telangana.
What are the temple timings?
Pujas begin at 4.30 AM. Darshan is available through the morning and from 3 PM to 8 PM; the temple is closed (Dwara Bandhanam) from 1 to 3 PM and from 8 PM to 4.30 AM.
How can I reach Kothakonda?
Buses run to Kothakonda from Huzurabad and Husnabad. It lies near Mulkanoor, south-east of Karimnagar.
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