Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple Jubilee Hills Hyderabad – Timings, History, Festivals & Travel Guide

Location

• Address: MLA Colony, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana 
• Nestled in one of Hyderabad’s upscale neighborhoods, easily accessible from Secunderabad Railway Station (7 km) and MGBS Bus Station (5 km).

Deities

• Main Deity: Lord Venkateswara (Balaji), standing posture, 6.5 feet tall.
• Other shrines: Goddess Padmavathi, Lord Ganapathi, and other deities associated with Tirumala traditions.

Temple Significance

• A branch of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), built to bring the spiritual aura of Tirumala closer to devotees in Hyderabad.
• Designed to resemble the Tirumala temple, following similar rituals and traditions.
• Serves as a spiritual hub for devotees who cannot frequently travel to Tirupati.

History

• Constructed by TTD in Jubilee Hills as part of its initiative to establish temples across India.
• Though relatively new compared to Tirumala, it has quickly become one of Hyderabad’s most visited temples.

Rituals

• Daily rituals mirror Tirumala practices:
• Suprabatham (early morning prayers)
• Thomala Seva (flower garland offering)
• Archana (special prayers)
• Sarva Darshan (general darshan for devotees)
• Ekanta Seva (night rituals before closing)

Festivals

• Major festivals celebrated with grandeur:
• Brahmotsavam – annual grand festival with processions.
• Vaikunta Ekadasi – special darshan and rituals.
• Janmashtami, Ugadi, Deepavali – celebrated with traditional fervor.

Beliefs

• Devotees believe visiting this temple grants blessings equivalent to Tirumala darshan.
• Strong faith in Lord Venkateswara’s power to remove obstacles, grant prosperity, and spiritual upliftment.

Temple Timings

5.00 am to 5.30 am - Suprabatham

5.30 am to 7.30 am - Suddhi, Thomala, Archana

7.30 am to 9.00 am - Sarva Darshan

9.00 am to 10.00 am - Suddhi, Second Bell

10.00 am to 5.00 pm - Sarva Darshan

5.00 pm to 6.00 pm - Night Kainkaryams

6.00 pm to 8.30 pm - Sarva Darshan

8.30 pm to 9.00 pm - Ekanta Seva

Getting Here

• By Train: Secunderabad Railway Station – 7 km
• By Bus: MGBS Bus Station – 5 km
• By Road: Well connected via Jubilee Hills Road No. 86.
• Local transport: autos, cabs, and TSRTC buses are easily available.

Tips

• Arrive early for Suprabatham to experience the serene morning chants.
• Weekends and festival days see heavy crowds – plan accordingly.
• Dress modestly and follow temple etiquette.
• Parking is available near the temple premises.
• Carry water and essentials, but avoid bringing plastic inside.