[1][better source needed] Hindus offer prayers to Goddess Katta Maisamma at the temple during the time of the Bonalu festival.

This temple is located on lower Tank Bund road, near Indira Park, in between Hyderabad and Secunderabad.

The faithful believe that worship of the Goddess in the Katta Maisamma Temple imparts power within a person by virtue of which he or she may have the strength and resolve to overcome all adversities in life.

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.

[2] The Hindus of Telangana believe in Goddess 'Katta Maisamma' as supremely powerful and eternal, as well as the giver of health, prosperity and happiness.