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{{Infobox Hindu temple<br />
| name = Akkanna Madanna Temple<br />
| native_name=అక్కన్న మాదన్న మహాకాళి గుడి<br />
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| map_type = <!-- India Telangana --><br />
| map_caption = Location in Telangana<br />
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| country = [[India]]<br />
| state = [[Telangana]]<br />
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| location = near [[Shalibanda]], [[Hyderabad, Telangana|Hyderabad]]<br />
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| deity = [[Mahankali]]<br />
| festivals= [[Bonalu]]<br />
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| year_completed = 17th century<br />
| creator = [[Madanna and Akkanna]]<br />
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'''Akkanna Madanna Temple''' is a [[Hindu temple]] located in [[Hyderabad, Telangana|Hyderabad]], [[Telangana]], [[India]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20060923001218/http://www.hindu.com/2006/07/24/stories/2006072415410200.htm The Hindu : Telangana / Hyderabad News : Bonalu spirit envelops old city<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> It is popular during the festival of [[Bonalu]] that is celebrated in the twin cities of Hyderabad and [[Secunderabad]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20121105072759/http://www.hindu.com/2002/08/06/stories/2002080609180300.htm The Hindu : `Bonalu' festival concludes<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> The temple is known for the ''Ghatam'' procession during Bonalu.<br />
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==History==<br />
During the early 17th century, the city of Hyderabad was ruled by King [[Tana Shah]]. He was the Emperor at Golkonda fort. The royal king had many ministers at his court of which [[Madanna and Akkanna]] both were brothers served as the Commander-in-Chief and Prime Minister, respectively. These two brothers were one of the favorite ministers of the king and stayed in a house near his own, where the temple of [[Mahankali]] existed. Being the true disciples of Goddess Mahankali, Akkanna and Madanna performed ''[[Puja (Hinduism)|pooja]]'' every day at the holy temple before they left for the court of [[Golkonda|Golconda]] for their day's work. Soon after the killing of these two brothers, the temple was closed.<br />
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It has been more than sixty-seven years since the temple has been revived from the debris of Hari bowli at [[Shalibanda]]. Before the temple was rejuvenated, very few people in the [[Old City (Hyderabad, India)|Old City]] had knowledge of the existence of this temple. Ever since, the temple of the great Mahankali has seen the light of day in the vibrant Old City.<br />
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===1998 Attacks===<br />
In the year 1998, the temple was attacked by a group of anti-social elements and partly destroyed the idol and temple belongings.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://akkannamadannatemple.com/templeattack.html |title=Archived copy |access-date=17 September 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160204092959/http://akkannamadannatemple.com/templeattack.html |archive-date=4 February 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref><br />
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== Architecture ==<br />
The temple is built as per Hindu traditions and architectural styles. The pillars, walls and ceiling of the temple has carvings and inscription of god and goddess and their related stories. The temple premise has several small temples within it and the main tower has images of major and minor Gods and Goddess.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Akkanna Madanna Temple Shalibanda Hyderabad Telangana History & Architecture|url=https://www.astrolika.com/temples/akkanna-madanna-temple.html|access-date=2021-11-25|website=www.astrolika.com}}</ref><br />
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== Religious significance ==<br />
The Akkanna Madanna Temple is very popular and known among the devotees of [[Mahakali]]. In this temple, lot of poojas, archna take place as per the [[Hindus|Hindu]] traditions and customs with great perfection. Most of the rules and regulations suggested in Vedas are followed in this temple of [[Mahakali]]. Devotees of [[Mahakali]] visit this temple daily in order to fulfill their wishes in their personal and professional life and to got blessed by [[Mahakali]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Akkanna Madanna Temple Shalibanda Hyderabad Telangana History & Architecture|url=https://www.astrolika.com/temples/akkanna-madanna-temple.html|access-date=2021-11-25|website=www.astrolika.com}}</ref><br />
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== Location ==<br />
The temple is located in [[Shah-Ali-Banda]], Old City, [[Hyderabad]] in [[Telangana]] state of [[India]], The temple is at a distance of 1 kilometer from [[Charminar]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2016-06-10|title=Akkanna Madanna Mahankali Temple Timings, History {{!}} Hyderabad Telangana -|url=https://templesinindiainfo.com/akkanna-madanna-mahankali-temple-hyderabad/|access-date=2021-11-25|website=Temples In India Info|language=en-US}}</ref><br />
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==See also==<br />
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* [[Akkana Madanna cave temple]]<br />
* [[Ujjaini Mahakali Temple]]<br />
* [[Bhagyalakshmi Temple]]<br />
*[[Ashtalakshmi Temple, Hyderabad]]<br />
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