Mallamma Temple, Horsley Hills - Timings, History, Darshan, Pooja Timings
India | Andhra | Horsley Hills
#9 of 11 Places to Visit in Horsley Hills
Distance (From Horsley Hills Bus Station): 0.35 Kms
Trip Duration (Including Travel): 30 Mins
Transportation Options: Walk/Trek
Travel Tips: None
At a distance of 350 m from Horsley Hills Bus Stand, Mallamma Temple is one of the ancient temples located on the top of Horsley Hills. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Mallamma and it is one of the well know tourist places in Horsley Hills.
The initial name of Horsley Hills was Yenugu Mallamma Konda. According to the legend, a little girl called Mallamma lived on the hills and cured the tribal people. One day she suddenly disappeared and the local people started believing her to be a Goddess and built the temple for her. Devotees flock to this temple in huge numbers every year during festival season.