The state of Telangana is blessed with historic temples and religious structures which reflects its glorious history. One such ancient shrine, which is quite popular, is the Bhadrakali Temple in Warangal. The temple which is considered as one of the oldest temples in Indian History is dedicated to the worship of the mother of goddesses, Kali Matha or Bhadrakali Ammavaru.

The history behind the temple dates back to 625AD. It is believed that the Chalukya King Pulekesi II after successfully bringing the Vengi region of Telangana under his dominion, constructed a magnificent temple dedicated to the mother goddess to celebrate his victory and also to express his dedication and gratitude to goddess Bhadrakali for granting him his competence.

One can witness the style of the great Chalukya Dynasty in every part of the temple, right from its architecture to the main deity, which displays the Ekanda Shila or single stone sculpture, attributed to the trademark style of the Chalukyas. There is a strong resemblance to the Kakatiya style of architecture in the temple, particularly the entrance gateways which are made of stone. One of the inner pillars of the temple has a Sanskrit inscription on it, called the Antralaya stambam.

Goddess Bhadrakali is considered by Hindus to represent the capability and strength of women. Surrounded by lush greenery amidst the hilly region, the Bhadrakali Temple opens up to a picturesque setting on the banks of the sprawling Bhadrakali Lake. The serene surroundings of this temple provides the right setting for the mind to relax and soothe the soul, while people throng the temple to offer prayers to the goddess. It is an iconic shrine that symbolizes the importance given to temples by the yesteryear rulers of Telangana region.