Hyderabad Temple’s Miracle Spring Flows On, Defying Intense Summer Heat

Hyderabad: Kashi Bugga Temple in Kishan Bagh continues to attract devotees during the peak of summer with a natural spring that provides constant flow of water over the Shiva Lingam despite the decline in groundwater levels in Hyderabad.

Located on the banks of the Musi River, the temple houses a swyambhu Lingam positioned a few meters below ground level. Water is said to constantly emerge from a small opening near the deity, ensuring uninterrupted jalabhishekam. According to local people, the origin of spring remains unclear.

The mausoleum, unearthed in 1822 and built by Shri Raghav Ram Ji, is maintained by his descendants. The name “Kashi Bugga” reflects a local belief linking the source to the Ganga river in Varanasi, with “bugga” meaning spring in Telugu.

Devotees collect and preserve water for home use. The temple complex also contains idols of Dattatreya, Hanuman and Narada, along with Shaiva and Vaishnava architectural elements. It is stated that its stone structure, covered with traditional mortar, has helped the local residents to preserve it over time.

Access to the temple remains difficult, with visitors having to navigate bumpy and muddy paths along the riverbank. Residents are demanding improved connectivity, including bridge construction. Footfall increases significantly during Maha Shivaratri, when a large number of devotees visit for rituals.

Krishna Das, a local resident, said, “The state should give great importance to this temple in the Musi Beautification Project – it can emerge as a jewel on the spiritual tourism map of Telangana attracting millions to our eternal flow of Ganga!”