What is jogulamba temple?

The Jogulamba temple is located in Alampur, Jogulamba Gadwal district, Telangana, India. It is a temple dedicated to Jogulamba, a form of Goddess Shakti. The temple is one of the eighteen Shakti Peethas in India and is believed to be the place where Sati's upper teeth fell according to Hindu mythology.

The temple is located on the banks of the river Tungabhadra and was built during the 7th to 8th centuries by the Chalukya dynasty. It has architectural influences from both Chalukya and Rashtrakuta dynasties.

The temple complex has several shrines, including the main shrine of Jogulamba, which houses the deity of the goddess in a standing position. The other shrines are dedicated to goddesss Brahma, Vishnu, and Maheshwara. There is also a Nandi idol, which is said to have been brought from Kashi or Varanasi.

The temple's unique feature is that there is no roof over the main sanctum sanctorum, and the Goddess is exposed to the natural elements. There is also a kund (pool) outside the temple, which is considered holy. Devotees take a dip in the kund before entering the temple.

The temple is an important pilgrimage site and attracts a large number of devotees, especially during the Navratri festival. The temple has undergone several renovations over the years, and the most recent one was completed in 2005.