Sitala Devi Temple, poularly known as Baddipochamma, is an ancient shrine located at Vemulawada in
Karimnagar District of
Andhra Pradesh. It was built by Baddige Bhupal, a liege of great fame.
The temple enshrines the granite image of Goddess Sitala Devi, which is grand to look at with hands adorned with sword and anaatra. The walls of the temple are beautifully engraved with sculptures.
Though mainly a Shaiva temple of immense spiritual renown, it is considered as one of the veritable Hari-Hara-shakti shrines. Agamic Puja is performed every day.
Sitala Devi Temple is about 25 km north-west of Karimnagar. Regular buses connect Vemulawada with Sirsilla, Elgandal, Mathwada and Rudrangi.
