Why is secunderabad Mahankali Temple called as Ujjaini Mahankali Temple?

Secunderabad Ujjaini Mahan Kali Matha

The Mahankali Temple in Secunderabad market is one of the most famous Mahankali temples in Andhra Pradesh

However ever wondered why Secunderabad Mahankali temple is called as Ujjaini Mahankali Temple?

Secunderabad Ujjaini Mahankali Temple - During Bonalu Festival

There is a short story behind this and it explains why and how this name emerged.

Way back in the year 1813, Mr. Narsaiah ardent devotee of goddess mahankali, lived in Secunderabad area and used to offer prayers regularly in the Temple

Mr. Narsaiah was an army professional, in the year 1813 he was posted to Ujjaini battalion in Madhya Pradesh, being an ardent believer in mahankali matha he used to offer his prayers in Ujjaini mahankali temple during his stay in Madhya Pradesh.

By the time Narsaiah reaches Madhya Pradesh the entire area was paralyzed with cholera disease and there were series of deaths which took place, which actually scared Narsaiah and he started offering his prayers in the mahankali temple and also express his wish of Installing the idol of Goddess in Secunderabad if we was successful in reaching home safely in all healthy.

In the year 1815 Narsaiah reaches home safely and to keep up his promise he gets along with him the sculpture of Kalika Devi from Ujjaini which is currently placed in the temple and prayers are offered since then.

The Current Deity in the temple is the same and prayers /  Rituals are offered every day and pooja’s are also performed

BONALU as a Festival is celebrated Every Year to please the Kalika Devi

The Bonalu Festival celebrated is recognized as state festival by the Government of Andhra Pradesh.