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Sri Raja Shyamala Devi Temple at Vidyaranyam

A Sacred Pancayatanam Rising in Devotion and Dharma

At Vidyaranyam, a divine vision has taken form the sakti Pancayatanam, with Sri Raja Shyamala Devi as the presiding deity, accompanied by Ganesha, Shiva, Aditya, and Vishnu.

Today, the project has paused not due to lack of devotion, but because the remaining works require ₹1,10,00,000 to be completed.

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Sri Raja Shyamala Devi granite vigraham holding the veena, adorned with flower garlands at Vidyaranyam
Construction Imagery
Construction imagery: expected design of Sri Raja Shyamala Devi Temple — sanctum doorway, garbhagṛha, prakara corridor and mandapam

The Timeless Harmony of Temple, Veda, and Society

In Sanatana Dharma, the temple, Vedic learning, and society have always been woven together as one sacred fabric. At Vidyaranyam, we aspire to revive this timeless harmony: our young Vedavidyarthis chanting for Amma varu every day, society finding a divine anchor for their devotion, and the deity’s grace flowing back to nurture both children and community. To bring this vision fully alive, we invite society to help complete the temple where construction has paused.

Temple Construction Roadmap

From Land to Consecration: Where We Stand

Building a temple happens step by step. The core structure is complete. The remaining steps are still to be done, and they need ₹1,10,00,000 to see the temple through to consecration.

5 of 21 steps complete · 3 partially complete
Land Identification: The sacred land at Vidyaranyam has been identified for the temple. Land Identification Sri Raja Shyamala Devi Vigraham: Amma varu's vigraham has been brought to Vidyaranyam. Devi Vigraham Shankusthapana: The foundation stone has been laid and the temple's construction begun. Shankusthapana Garbhagriha & Vimana: The sanctum where Amma varu will be enshrined, with its tiered tower. Garbhagriha & Vimana Gopuram: The tower that marks the temple from afar. Gopuram Mandapam Pillars: The carved stone pillars of the mandapam are in place. Mandapam Pillars Sub-shrines of the Pancayatanam: The shrines of Ganesha, Shiva, Aditya and Vishnu around the Devi. Sub-shrines Sculptural Carvings: Granite devata panels and carved detailing across the temple. Sculptural Carvings Prakara: The circumambulation corridor around the sanctum. 9 Prakara Compound Wall & Main Entrance: The boundary wall and the main entrance into the temple premises. 10 Compound Wall & Entrance Granite Flooring: Flooring for the sanctum, mandapam and prakara. 11 Granite Flooring Sanctum Doors & Door Frames: The doors and frames for the garbhagriha and sub-shrines. 12 Sanctum Doors Kalasams: Kalasams for the vimana, gopuram and sub-shrines. 13 Kalasams Dhwajasthambham: The temple flag mast before the sanctum. 14 Dhwajasthambham Electrical Wiring & Temple Lighting: Wiring, lighting and power backup across the temple. 15 Electrical & Lighting Water Supply, Drainage & Abhisheka Outlets: Water lines, drainage and outlets for daily abhishekam. 16 Water & Drainage Sub-shrine Vigrahams: Vigrahams of Ganesha, Shiva, Aditya and Vishnu for the sub-shrines. 17 Sub-shrine Vigrahams Final Finishing & Scaffolding Removal: Finishing work across the temple and clearing the scaffolding. 18 Final Finishing Devotee Amenities & Landscaping: Approach path, footwear stand, drinking water, washrooms and landscaping. 19 Devotee Amenities Yagashala: The yagashala for the consecration rituals. 20 Yagashala Pranapratishtha & Kumbhabhishekam: The consecration, when Sri Raja Shyamala Devi is installed and the temple opens to devotees. 21 Kumbhabhishekam START Work has paused here We are here Land Identification: The sacred land at Vidyaranyam has been identified for the temple. Land Identification Sri Raja Shyamala Devi Vigraham: Amma varu's vigraham has been brought to Vidyaranyam. Devi Vigraham Shankusthapana: The foundation stone has been laid and the temple's construction begun. Shankusthapana Garbhagriha & Vimana: The sanctum where Amma varu will be enshrined, with its tiered tower. Garbhagriha & Vimana Gopuram: The tower that marks the temple from afar. Gopuram Mandapam Pillars: The carved stone pillars of the mandapam are in place. Mandapam Pillars Sub-shrines of the Pancayatanam: The shrines of Ganesha, Shiva, Aditya and Vishnu around the Devi. Sub-shrines Sculptural Carvings: Granite devata panels and carved detailing across the temple. Sculptural Carvings Prakara: The circumambulation corridor around the sanctum. 9 Prakara Compound Wall & Main Entrance: The boundary wall and the main entrance into the temple premises. 10 Compound Wall & Entrance Granite Flooring: Flooring for the sanctum, mandapam and prakara. 11 Granite Flooring Sanctum Doors & Door Frames: The doors and frames for the garbhagriha and sub-shrines. 12 Sanctum Doors Kalasams: Kalasams for the vimana, gopuram and sub-shrines. 13 Kalasams Dhwajasthambham: The temple flag mast before the sanctum. 14 Dhwajasthambham Electrical Wiring & Temple Lighting: Wiring, lighting and power backup across the temple. 15 Electrical & Lighting Water Supply, Drainage & Abhisheka Outlets: Water lines, drainage and outlets for daily abhishekam. 16 Water & Drainage Sub-shrine Vigrahams: Vigrahams of Ganesha, Shiva, Aditya and Vishnu for the sub-shrines. 17 Sub-shrine Vigrahams Final Finishing & Scaffolding Removal: Finishing work across the temple and clearing the scaffolding. 18 Final Finishing Devotee Amenities & Landscaping: Approach path, footwear stand, drinking water, washrooms and landscaping. 19 Devotee Amenities Yagashala: The yagashala for the consecration rituals. 20 Yagashala Pranapratishtha & Kumbhabhishekam: The consecration, when Sri Raja Shyamala Devi is installed and the temple opens to devotees. 21 Kumbhabhishekam We are here
  1. Land Identification (completed): The sacred land at Vidyaranyam has been identified for the temple.
  2. Sri Raja Shyamala Devi Vigraham (completed): Amma varu's vigraham has been brought to Vidyaranyam.
  3. Shankusthapana (completed): The foundation stone has been laid and the temple's construction begun.
  4. Garbhagriha & Vimana (completed): The sanctum where Amma varu will be enshrined, with its tiered tower.
  5. Gopuram (completed): The tower that marks the temple from afar.
  6. Mandapam Pillars (partially complete): The carved stone pillars of the mandapam are in place.
  7. Sub-shrines of the Pancayatanam (partially complete): The shrines of Ganesha, Shiva, Aditya and Vishnu around the Devi.
  8. Sculptural Carvings (partially complete): Granite devata panels and carved detailing across the temple.
  9. Prakara (pending): The circumambulation corridor around the sanctum.
  10. Compound Wall & Main Entrance (pending): The boundary wall and the main entrance into the temple premises.
  11. Granite Flooring (pending): Flooring for the sanctum, mandapam and prakara.
  12. Sanctum Doors & Door Frames (pending): The doors and frames for the garbhagriha and sub-shrines.
  13. Kalasams (pending): Kalasams for the vimana, gopuram and sub-shrines.
  14. Dhwajasthambham (pending): The temple flag mast before the sanctum.
  15. Electrical Wiring & Temple Lighting (pending): Wiring, lighting and power backup across the temple.
  16. Water Supply, Drainage & Abhisheka Outlets (pending): Water lines, drainage and outlets for daily abhishekam.
  17. Sub-shrine Vigrahams (pending): Vigrahams of Ganesha, Shiva, Aditya and Vishnu for the sub-shrines.
  18. Final Finishing & Scaffolding Removal (pending): Finishing work across the temple and clearing the scaffolding.
  19. Devotee Amenities & Landscaping (pending): Approach path, footwear stand, drinking water, washrooms and landscaping.
  20. Yagashala (pending): The yagashala for the consecration rituals.
  21. Pranapratishtha & Kumbhabhishekam (pending): The consecration, when Sri Raja Shyamala Devi is installed and the temple opens to devotees.
₹1,10,00,000needed to complete the remaining steps
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Remaining Works

Work Paused, Awaiting Completion

Beyond what stands in stone, much of the temple is still a work site. These are the works your contribution will help complete.

Carved stone pillars of the unfinished temple mandapam, work still incomplete Pending

Mandapam

The pillared mandapam stands, but its work is still incomplete.

Temple work site with scaffolding, stone blocks and building material, construction still in progress Pending

Site & Materials

Scaffolding, stones and building material still stand on site, waiting for work to resume.

Sub-shrine of Sri Raja Shyamala Devi Temple still under scaffolding, awaiting completion at Vidyaranyam

Support the Completion of the Temple

₹1,10,00,000 One Crore Ten Lakhs · Fundraising Goal

Every contribution, large or small, brings the temple closer to consecration. We invite you to be a part of this sacred endeavour by helping complete the remaining works and prepare Sri Raja Shyamala Devi's abode to welcome devotees.

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Donor Recognition

Contributions of ₹1,00,000 and above will be honoured with the donor's name inscribed on granite within the temple premises, a lasting mark of your family's seva to Sri Raja Shyamala Devi.

Subject to applicable donor-recognition guidelines.
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Vidyaranyam Charitable Trust
Chippalapally village,
Kandukur mandal,
Rangareddy district,
Telangana – 501359
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