About Ayyappa Swamy Temple, Bichkunda
Ayyappa Swamy Temple, Bichkunda is dedicated to the deity Ayyappan who according to belief is the son of Shiva and Mohini, the feminine incarnation of Vishnu. The Kamareddy district administration’s tourism page lists it as one of the largest pilgrimage temples in the district, with many devotees visiting every day. It is in Bichkunda village and mandal of Kamareddy district, Telangana.
The same page calls the deity a celibate god, Ayyappan, also known as Dharma Shasta. We have not found a published history of this particular temple (founding date, builder or festival calendar) on an official source, so none is stated here.
Timings to visit
6.00AM–12.00PM, 4.00PM–6:30PM
Timings are not confirmed on an official website; check with the temple before travelling.
How to reach
The district page notes that Kamareddy has no functional airport at present. Distances below are taken from that page.
By Air: The closest airport is Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji Airport Nanded, at a distance of 110 km and Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Hyderabad, at a distance of 180km from Bichkunda.
By Train: You can reach Kamareddy from Secundrabad(SC) or Kacheguda(KCG). Secundrabad to Kamareddy train takes approximately 2 hours 15 minutes and also can reach Nizamabad from Secundrabad(SC) or Kacheguda(KCG) by travelling in a train. Secundrabad to Nizamabad train takes approximately 3 hours.
By Road: Bichkunda is 24kms far from Banswada, 69kms far from Nizamabad and 84kms from kamareddy district. The district page describes the village as accessible by road; check the exact route locally.
Address
Ayyappa Swamy Temple, Gopanpally X Road, Bichkunda, Kamareddy District, Telangana 503306
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