Sri Kanakala Katta Maisamma Thalli

The word Katta denotes a bridge across a river or a lake. The Golconda Patel family built the Katta Maisamma Temple during the construction of the Tankbund to procure the Goddesses’ favor and blessing for the well being of people crossing the bridge. Even the Nizam of Hyderabad would make an offering to the Goddess in the month of ashad to secure the safety of Hyderabad. During massive floods in Hyderabad in 1908, Nizam Mahboob Ali Khan performed offerings to the goddess on the banks of Hussain Sagar Lake and immediately the floods were under control which saved Hyderabad from devastating damage.