About the Temple
The Film Nagar Temple, officially known as Film Nagar Daiva Sannidhanam, is a very popular temple complex located in the busy road of Jubilee Hills in Hyderabad. The temple is one of the popular spiritual and cultural places in Hyderabad.
Located on a small mound, Film Nagar temple is one of the most visited Hindu temples in Hyderabad. Though it is located in a busy area of Jubilee Hills, the temple inside offers a peaceful environ with beautiful views.
History and Origin of Film Nagar Temple
Film Nagar temple was established in the early 2000 collectively by the Telugu Film Industry (Tollywood). Many leading film personalities including producers, directors and actors contributed for the construction of the temple. It served as a serene spiritual place for most of the residents of film professionals living in the Jubilee Hills.
The temple is run under the spiritual guidance of Sri Visakha Sarada Peetham and is managed by the Executive Committee that consists of prominent persons of the Telugu Film Industry. As the temple is built by the Telugu Film industry, it became popular as Film Nagar Temple.
Key Insights
| Temple Name: | Film Nagar Temple |
| Official Name: | Film Nagar Daiva Sannidhanam |
| Location: | Rd No.3, Jubilee Hills, Giani Zail Singh Nagar, Film Nagar, Hyderabad |
| Prime Deity: | Sri Venkateswara Swamy |
| Temple Timings: | Morning: 6.00 a.m to 11.30 a.m Evening: 5.00 p.m to 8.30 p.m. |
| Nearest Metro Station: | Peddamma Gudi Metro Station, Blue Line |
| Entry Fee: | Free |
| Parking and Lift Facility: | Available |
| Dress Code: | Traditional Dress |
| Photo and Videography: | Not Allowed inside the Temple |
⏰Temple Timings
The temple follow separate morning and evening darshan timings daily.
Morning Darshan timing: From 6.00 a.m to 11.30 a.m. On peak days, remains open till 12 noon.
Evening Darshan timing: From 5.00 p.m to 8.30 p.m. Opens at 4 p.m on selected days.
More than a spiritual place, the Film Nagar temple has become one of the top tourist attractions of Hyderabad.
An Evening Visit to Film Nagar Temple
On a fine weekend (Saturday) evening we drove from Banjara Hills Main Road to Jubilee Hills Road No.38. Though it was a Saturday, the temple was not heavily crowded and we could easily get a parking lot right in front of the temple premises.
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| Film Nagar Temple, Jubilee Hills Hyderabad |
The above pic clicked from the parking lot while returning from the temple. After we parked our car, as we walked up the stairs, there was a stunning statue of Sri Maha Vishnu in Viswaroopam (the Universal Form of Sri Maha Vishnu). This imposing and magnificent statue in different colours has become a photo point where visitors take selfies and clicks.
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| Imposing Viswaroopam of Sri Maha Vishnu at Film Nagar temple |
We too took few clicks at this spot and continued to climb the steps. After climbing the stairs, we reach the main temple premises where we see the "Prasadam Counter". Here we can buy laddu prasadam and other prasadams like pulihora.
Though the prasadam counter is at the entrance only, normally we buy prasadam only after darshan. So we first went round the temple complex and having the darshan of deities in the small shrines inside the premises. We had darshan of Sri Ganesha, Sri Mallikarjuna (Siva), Bala Subramanian (Kartikeya), Murali Krishna and finally the main deity of Sri Venkateswara Swamy. This idol is visible from the main road, as you drive past the road. T
This idol of Sri Venkateswara Swamy is / was shown in Many Telugu movies and TV serials. As we moved further up the stairs, there is Ayyappa shrine. From here we moved down the stairs and had the darshan of Sri Rama temple in a small shrine. From here as we walk further, there a huge idol of Veeranjaneya (Hanuman) which is the main attraction of the temple
For us, it took 30 minutes to go round the temple premises and visit all the deities in the mini-temples. There is even Shirdi Sai Dhyan Mandir where you can sit peacefully and meditate for a while. Visitors usually spend more time in this temple enjoying the view of Jubilee Hills from a height.
The temple is usually not heavily crowded, so you can enjoy spending some time at Daiva Sannidhanam Film Nagar Temple for a peace of mind in the ever-busy and stressful life. The temple is located in a busy area, yet you can feel calmness inside the temple premises. We had spent a peaceful weekend evening at this place and filled our minds with positive vibes full of spirituality.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Where is Film Nagar Temple located?
Road No. 3, Film Nagar, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana.
2. Which metro station is closest to the temple
A. Peddamma Gudi Metro Station on Blue Line
3. What are the temple timings?
Mornings: 6 a.m to 11.30 a.m and till 12 noon on peak days. Evenings: 5 p.m to 8.30 p.m and on peak days it opens at 4 p.m. However, temple timings may vary on festivals and special occasions, so it is advisable to check before planning your visit.
4. Is parking available at the temple complex?
Yes, there is ample, well-organised parking available. It can become crowded during weekends and festival days.
5. Is there any entry fee to visit the temple?
No. Free entry for all devotees.
6. What is the dress code for visiting Film Nagar temple?
There is no strict dress code. However it is recommended to wear traditional wear only and avoid western outfits.
7. Are mobile phones and photography allowed inside the temple?
Mobile phones are allowed inside the complex, but photography and video recording inside the garbha gudi (sanctorum) is not allowed.
Bottom Line
The Film Nagar Temple in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, is a perfect place to spend a weekend evening in divine ambience. It is one of the best places for family as well as lone hang out places in Hyderabad. Follow the temple rules and maintain the peace and sanctity of the place. Do not make it a picnic spot.
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