Jamalapuram Temple Attracts Telangana Devotees

There's an old temple in Telangana called Jamalapuram Venkateshwara Swamy Temple.

It's over 1,000 years old and is dedicated to Lord Venkateswara, just like the famous Tirupati temple.

The temple is in a peaceful place called Nelakondapalli, and people come from far away to visit it.

A long time ago, a saint with leprosy had a dream where Lord Venkateswara told him about a special idol in a cave.

The saint found the idol, and a temple was built there.

The temple was later fixed up during the time of a king named Krishnadevaraya.

People visit the temple to pray and feel better.

The temple has a special pond and hills that make people feel calm.

There are also old things found nearby that are from the time of the Mahabharata and even older Buddhist stupas.

You can get to the temple by bus or cab from Hyderabad, which is about 280 km away.