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Sri Siddeswara Swami Temple
Siddula Gutta
A sacred Swayambhu Shiva kshetram atop the Siddula Gutta hill in Kodavatur, blessed by Siddha yogis and revered for centuries.
The Hill of the Siddhas
Tradition traces the shrine back over a thousand years, to Nath-Siddha yogis — Matsyendranath, Gorakhnath and Kanikanath — who are said to have performed penance on this hill and worshipped the self-manifested lingam within its cave.
Devotees hold that the Swayambhu lingam grows a little each year. The hill also bears Kakatiya-era sculptures and shrines, making it a living confluence of faith and heritage.
Deities & Shrines on the Hill
Beyond the presiding Siddeswara Swamy, the hill shelters a constellation of ancient shrines.
Sri Siddeswara Swamy (Swayambhu Lingam)
The presiding deity — a self-manifested (Swayambhu) Shiva lingam worshipped inside a cave on the hill. Tradition holds that the lingam grows a little each year.
Sri Mukkanteeshwara Swamy
A Shiva shrine attributed to the Kakatiya period, associated with King Prataparudra.
Balasidheshwara & Sangameshwara Lingams
Additional Shiva lingams on the hill venerated alongside the main shrine.
Hanuman Shrine (Yamakonam Cave)
A Hanuman shrine set inside a narrow cave called Yamakonam, which devotees reportedly enter by crawling.
Vinayaka (Ganesha) Temple
An ancient Ganesha temple on the hill, dated by tradition to the 13th century.
Bhadrakali Devi
An ancient image of Goddess Bhadrakali venerated on the hill.
Maha Shivaratri Jatara
Magha month (Feb–Mar)
The temple's grandest festival. Thousands of devotees climb Siddula Gutta for night-long jagarana and darshan of the Swayambhu lingam, with the Giri Pradakshina drawing families from across the region.
See all festivalsBrahmotsavam (4 days)
Annual
Karthika Masam
Karthika month (Oct–Nov)
Datta & Nrusimha Saraswathi Jayanti
Observed at the Siddhasramam
Offer a Seva
Rudrabhishekam
At the templeSacred bathing of the Shiva lingam with water, milk, honey and other offerings while chanting the Rudram.
Archana
At the templeRecitation of the deity's names with offering of bilva leaves and flowers in the devotee's name.
Bilvarchana
At the templeSpecial worship offering bilva (bael) leaves, especially dear to Lord Shiva.
Shiva Kalyanam
At the templeThe celestial wedding ceremony of Lord Shiva and Parvati, performed during Brahmotsavam.
Annadanam Contribution
At the templeContribution towards free meals served to devotees — regarded as one of the highest offerings.
Giri Pradakshina
FreeThe sacred barefoot circumambulation of the hill (~5 km), a beloved vow fulfilled by devotees.
Seva rates and exact timings are being confirmed with the temple office.
Glimpses of the Kshetram
How to Reach Siddula Gutta
- Kodavatur village, Bachannapet mandal, Jangaon district, Telangana
- ~80 km / ~2 hours by road
- ~24 km from Jangaon town
Frequently Asked Questions
Siddula Gutta temple — Kodavatur, Bachannapet, Jangaon (Telangana).
Where is Sri Siddeswara Swami Temple (Siddula Gutta) located?＋
On the Siddula Gutta hill in Kodavatur village, Bachannapet mandal, Jangaon district, Telangana — about 80 km (2 hours) from Hyderabad via Aler and Bachannapet.
Which deity is worshipped at Siddula Gutta, Kodavatur?＋
Sri Siddeswara Swamy — a Swayambhu (self-manifested) Shiva lingam worshipped in a cave on the hill, which tradition holds grows a little each year.
What are the darshan timings at Siddula Gutta temple?＋
The temple has not published fixed hours; darshan runs from early morning through the day into the evening. Please confirm the day's schedule with the temple office before travelling. (Note: the '6 AM–6 PM' hours seen online belong to a different Siddulagutta temple near Shamshabad.)
What is the main festival at Siddula Gutta?＋
Maha Shivaratri Jatara is the grandest annual festival — thousands climb the hill for night-long darshan and the ~5 km barefoot Giri Pradakshina. Brahmotsavam and Karthika Masam are also observed.
How do I reach Siddula Gutta temple from Hyderabad?＋
By road it is about 80 km (2 hours) via Aler and Bachannapet; about 24 km from Jangaon town. Nearest railway stations are Jangaon and Aler on the Hyderabad–Warangal line; nearest airport is Rajiv Gandhi International, Hyderabad.
Is there an entry fee at Siddula Gutta temple?＋
No — entry and darshan are free. It is a hilltop shrine reached by a climb, so wear comfortable footwear and carry water.