Hyderabad: The Kashi Bugga Temple in Kishan Bagh continues to draw devotees during peak summer, with a natural spring providing a constant flow of water over the Shiva Lingam despite falling groundwater levels across Hyderabad.Located along the banks of the Musi River, the temple houses a swayambhu Lingam positioned a few feet below ground level. Water is said to emerge continuously from a small opening beside the deity, maintaining uninterrupted jalabhishekam. The origin of the spring remains unclear, according to locals. The shrine, unearthed in 1822 and built by Shri Raghav Ram Ji, continues to be maintained by his descendants. The name “Kashi Bugga” reflects a local belief linking the spring to the river Ganga in Varanasi, with “bugga” meaning spring in Telugu. Devotees collect and store the water for household use. The temple complex also includes idols of Dattatreya, Hanuman and Narada, along with Shaiva and Vaishnava architectural elements. Its stone structure, sealed with traditional mortar, is described by residents as having helped preserve it over time. Access to the temple remains difficult, with visitors crossing uneven and muddy stretches along the riverbank. Residents have sought improved connectivity, including the construction of a bridge. Footfall rises significantly during Maha Shivaratri, when large numbers of devotees visit for rituals. A local resident, Krishna Das, said, “The state must give this temple utmost importance in the Musi Beautification Project — it could emerge as a crown jewel on Telangana’s spiritual tourism map, luring millions to our eternal Ganga flow! ”
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