Golconda Mahakali temples
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Golconda Mahakali temples are prominent Hindu shrines in Hyderabad, Telangana, dedicated to the goddess Mahakali and especially renowned for their central role in the annual Bonalu festival.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Golconda Mahakali temples canonical | 1 |
| Golconda Mahankali temples | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T10925313 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Golconda Mahakali temples Context triple: [Bonalu, majorTemple, Golconda Mahakali temples]
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A.
Ahobilam Narasimha temples
The Ahobilam Narasimha temples are a renowned complex of ancient Hindu shrines in Andhra Pradesh dedicated to Lord Narasimha, revered as a major pilgrimage and spiritual center.
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Huligi Narasimha Temple
Huligi Narasimha Temple is a prominent Hindu shrine dedicated to Lord Narasimha, located in the Huligi area of Karnataka’s Raichur Doab region.
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C.
Asi Sangameshwar temple
Asi Sangameshwar Temple is a Hindu shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva located near Assi Ghat in Varanasi, India.
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Kondapochamma Temple
Kondapochamma Temple is a prominent Hindu shrine in Telangana, India, dedicated to the regional goddess Kondapochamma and known as an important local pilgrimage site.
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E.
Jogulamba Temple
Jogulamba Temple is a revered Hindu shrine in Alampur, Telangana, dedicated to Goddess Jogulamba and recognized as one of the eighteen Maha Shakti Peethas.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Golconda Mahakali temples Target entity description: Golconda Mahakali temples are prominent Hindu shrines in Hyderabad, Telangana, dedicated to the goddess Mahakali and especially renowned for their central role in the annual Bonalu festival.
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A.
Ahobilam Narasimha temples
The Ahobilam Narasimha temples are a renowned complex of ancient Hindu shrines in Andhra Pradesh dedicated to Lord Narasimha, revered as a major pilgrimage and spiritual center.
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B.
Huligi Narasimha Temple
Huligi Narasimha Temple is a prominent Hindu shrine dedicated to Lord Narasimha, located in the Huligi area of Karnataka’s Raichur Doab region.
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C.
Asi Sangameshwar temple
Asi Sangameshwar Temple is a Hindu shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva located near Assi Ghat in Varanasi, India.
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D.
Kondapochamma Temple
Kondapochamma Temple is a prominent Hindu shrine in Telangana, India, dedicated to the regional goddess Kondapochamma and known as an important local pilgrimage site.
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E.
Jogulamba Temple
Jogulamba Temple is a revered Hindu shrine in Alampur, Telangana, dedicated to Goddess Jogulamba and recognized as one of the eighteen Maha Shakti Peethas.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Hindu temple complex
ⓘ
place of worship ⓘ religious site ⓘ |
| architectureFeature |
gopuram (ornate entrance tower) in some shrines
ⓘ
inner sanctum (garbhagriha) housing Mahakali idol ⓘ |
| architectureStyle | South Indian temple architecture ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Golconda region of Hyderabad
ⓘ
linked to:
Golconda
|
| associatedWithDeityAspect | fierce form of the Goddess (Mahakali) ⓘ |
| associatedWithFestival | Bonalu ⓘ |
| associatedWithFort |
Golconda Fort area of Hyderabad
ⓘ
linked to:
Golconda Fort
|
| associatedWithTradition | Shakti worship ⓘ |
| city | Hyderabad ⓘ |
| country | India ⓘ |
| culturalSignificance | central role in Bonalu celebrations in Hyderabad ⓘ |
| dedicatedTo |
Goddess Mahakali
ⓘ
linked to:
Mahakali
|
| devotionalEmotion | seeking protection from disease and misfortune ⓘ |
| devotionalPractice |
drumming and folk dances during Bonalu
ⓘ
offering of neem leaves and turmeric to the goddess ⓘ vows and thanksgiving offerings by devotees ⓘ |
| economicImpact | temporary stalls and local commerce during festival period ⓘ |
| festivalSeason | Ashada month of the Hindu calendar ⓘ |
| festivalType | regional folk-ritual festival ⓘ |
| floralOfferings | marigold and other local flowers ⓘ |
| foodOffering | rice-based offerings prepared by women devotees ⓘ |
| genderAspect | strong participation of women devotees carrying Bonam ⓘ |
| heritageStatus | important local religious heritage of Hyderabad ⓘ |
| languageOfLocalName | Telugu ⓘ |
| lightingDecoration | special illumination during Bonalu nights ⓘ |
| localName |
Golconda Mahankali temples
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linked to:
Golconda Mahakali temples
|
| locatedIn |
Hyderabad
ⓘ
India ⓘ Telangana ⓘ |
| management | local temple committees and trustees ⓘ |
| musicTradition | use of dappu and traditional drums during processions ⓘ |
| notableRitual |
animal sacrifice in some traditional observances
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offering of Bonam (rice, curd, jaggery in decorated pots) ⓘ processions with decorated Bonam pots ⓘ |
| pilgrimageImportance | major local pilgrimage center during Bonalu ⓘ |
| primaryDevoteeCommunity | local Telugu-speaking Hindu population ⓘ |
| processionFeature | palki or palanquin processions of the goddess in some routes ⓘ |
| religion | Hinduism ⓘ |
| roleInCommunity | center for local community gatherings during Bonalu ⓘ |
| securityAspect | heavy crowd management during peak Bonalu days ⓘ |
| state | Telangana ⓘ |
| tourismType | religious tourism site in Hyderabad ⓘ |
| worshippedDeity |
Mahakali
ⓘ
Mahankali ⓘ
linked to:
Mahakali
|
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linked to: Golconda Mahakali temples