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Sitarambagh Temple Complex

Also known as: Seetharambagh Temple, Seth Puranmal Temple

Built
1832
Status
INTACH listed
Access
open
Area
Mangalhat

A massive 25-acre fortified temple complex constructed in 1832 blending Rajasthani, European, and Qutb Shahi architectural traditions.

History & Story

Commissioned in 1832 by Seth Puranmal Ganeriwal, a wealthy banker to the Nizam, this sprawling complex looks like a fortress from outside, protected by 20-foot-high granite bastion walls. Inside, it houses ornate marble and stone shrines, European-style colonnades, stepwells, and residential quarters.

Location & Getting There

Area / Locality: Mangalhat
Coordinates: 17.38432° N, 78.45694° E
Access: open
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Sources & Further Reading

Karthik Vatsavayi — (Lesser Known) Historic Sites of Hyderabad ↗INTACH Hyderabad Heritage Award Citation ↗