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Ramgiri Shakti Peetha

Ramgiri Shaktipitha
Jogulamba Temple

Alampur, Telangana, India

Last Updated: 2/28/2026

Divine Manifestations

Body Part of Sati:

Upper teeth of Sati

Shakti Form:

Jogulamba (Ramgiri Devi)

Goddess Jogulamba, identified as Ramgiri Devi in the Shakti Peetha tradition, is considered a fierce form of Shakti representing yogic power and destruction of evil. She is one of the 18 Maha Shakti Peethas and highly revered in southern India.

Bhairava Form:

Balabhadra

Lord Balabhadra serves as the Bhairava protector of this Shakti Peetha. He signifies strength and safeguards the energy of the Peetha while guiding devotees on the path of dharma.

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Ramgiri Shakti Peetha
Jogulamba Temple
Shakti Peeth Telangana
Sati upper teeth
Balabhadra Bhairava
Alampur temples
Nava Brahma temples

Significance of the Peetha

  • Ramgiri Shakti Peetha is believed to be the place where Sati’s upper teeth fell. The site is known today as the Jogulamba Temple in Alampur. It is a powerful tantric site and one of the few Shakti Peethas in Telangana.

Spiritual Importance

The Peetha is a center for tantric worship and yogic practice. Devotees believe that the energy here can awaken inner consciousness and protect from harmful influences.

Main Attractions

  • Jogulamba Temple with fierce iconography
  • Group of Nava Brahma Temples
  • Tungabhadra River banks
  • Dravidian temple ruins and history

Temple Architecture

The temple is a mix of Chalukya and Vijayanagara architectural styles. The current structure was reconstructed after destruction by invaders and now includes modern temple features preserving ancient sanctity.

Festivals Celebrated

How to Reach

Nearest Airport:

Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad

Nearest Railway Station:

Kurnool (Andhra Pradesh, across the river)

Local Transportation:

Well-connected by road and rail; closest airport is Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad.