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Sangareddy, Andhra Pradesh
(Sangareddy is also known as Sangareddi)
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The town of Sangareddy is located in the south Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. This town lies very close to the state capital of Hyderabad, and is located in the Medak district. Sangareddy is mainly popular for the various temples that are located in and around the town, in the vicinity. Many pilgrims flock to these temples during festival time.
The town of Sangareddy is mainly famous for the Ramalingeswara temple which is located there. This temple is located in a place called Nandi Kandi, which lies fifteen kilometers (15 km) away from the town of Sangareddy. This temple houses the local deity Rameshwara, and is especially well known for its unique architecture. The temple is one of the very few temples in India that is shaped like a star. Built by the kings of the Kalyana Chalukya Empire, this temple is an exquisite structure that portrays the magnificence of their time. There are four huge pillars in the middle of the temple that have been sculpted out of single blocks of stone.
There are various shrines dedicated to other deities like Mahishasura Mardini, Saraswathi and Gaja Lakshmi. There are various figurines that are present along the main hallway too, and these include sculptures of other Hindu deities.
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