Kharmanghat

Kharmanghat (often spelled Karmanghat) is a prominent residential and spiritual suburb located in Hyderabad, Telangana. It is best known across India for its ancient and historically significant Hindu temple.
​1. The Famous Karmanghat Hanuman Temple
​The focal point of the area is the Sri Karmanghat Hanuman Devasthanam, one of the oldest and most revered Hanuman temples in Telangana.
​History & Legend:
​Kakatiya Era (12th Century): The temple was built around 1198 CE during the reign of the Kakatiya dynasty. Legend states that King Prola II was resting under a tree during a hunting trip when he heard a voice chanting "Sri Ram". He discovered a Swayambhu (self-manifested) stone idol of Lord Hanuman seated in deep meditation. Following a divine dream, he built a temple around it.
​The Aurangzeb Legend: During the Mughal era, when Emperor Aurangzeb’s forces attempted to demolish temples in the region, they reportedly could not break past the compound wall due to an invisible, powerful force. When Aurangzeb came to inspect it himself, a voice from the sky warned him, telling him he would need to "harden his heart" (Kar-man-ghat) to harm the shrine. Overwhelmed, the emperor withdrew his army, giving the area and the temple its iconic name.
​Deity & Architecture:
​Unlike most temples where Lord Hanuman is depicted in an active or standing posture, here he is enshrined as Dhyana Anjaneya Swamy (seated in peaceful meditation).
​The temple complex also houses shrines dedicated to Lord Rama, Lord Shiva, Goddess Durga, Saraswati, Santoshi Mata, Lord Venugopala, Lord Jagannath, and the Navagrahas.
​2. Timings & Schedule
​Regular Days (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday):
​Morning: 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM
​Evening: 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM
​Tuesdays & Saturdays (Special Auspicious Days):
​Morning: 5:30 AM – 1:00 PM
​Evening: 4:30 PM – 9:00 PM
​Major Festivals: Hanuman Jayanti and Sri Rama Navami draw massive crowds, with special programs, processions, and Annadanam (free food distribution).
​3. Location & Accessibility
​Neighborhood: Karmanghat falls under the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) limits near Saroornagar / Champapet, close to the Inner Ring Road and Nagarjuna Sagar Ring Road.
​By Air: The Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (Shamshabad) is roughly 25 km away.
​By Metro / Road: The nearest major metro station is LB Nagar (on the Red Line), from where local auto-rickshaws, cabs, or TSRTC buses frequently ply toward Karmanghat.