Archive · 5 Dec 2025
Devotees Seek Health Relief at Dharmapuri Temple
A special temple in Hyderabad, dedicated to Lord Yama, the god of death, had a big crowd of people visiting on a special full-moon day called Korala Pournami.
People believe that praying to Lord Yama on this day can protect them from getting sick and dying too soon.
They performed special prayers, lit lamps, and made traditional food offerings.
Many people felt calm and hopeful after the rituals, believing that Yama would protect them from bad things happening.
The temple is located by the Godavari River and is one of the few places in India dedicated to Lord Yama.
The Yama Dharma Raja Temple in Dharmapuri saw a large number of devotees on Korala Pournami.
Korala Pournami is believed to be a time when Yama's 'claws' are open, making people more vulnerable to disease and accidents.
Devotees performed special rituals including Yama Pooja and Kala Bhairava Pooja, offering traditional foods and castor oil lamps.
Many devotees expressed feeling calmer and more confident about their health after participating in the rituals.
The temple's unique dedication to Yama and its location by the Godavari River make it a significant spiritual site.
- Who
- Devotees of Yama Dharma Raja
- What
- Special rituals and prayers for health and protection
- When
- Korala Pournami (December 4-5)
- Where
- Yama Dharma Raja Temple in Dharmapuri, Hyderabad
- Why
- To seek relief from illness, misfortune, and fear of untimely death
- Temple Location
- Dharmapuri, Hyderabad
- Deity
- Yama Dharma Raja
- Significant Date
- Korala Pournami (December 4-5)
- Rituals Performed
- Yama Pooja, Kala Bhairava Pooja
- Offerings
- Minapa garelu, kudumulu, castor oil lamps
- Belief
- Protection from untimely death and illness