Nizamabad | Temples | Dichpally Ramalayam

Dichpalli Ramalayam temple is located at around 15 km from Nizamabad city on the NH7.

Pictur­esquely located on a hillock, this beautiful temple of Rama is built with white & Black basalt stone by Kakathiya Rulers.

An architrave at the foot of the hillock welcomes visitors. The exquisite carvings of temple walls, ceilings and door frames are on par with Khajuraho temple and display the excellent craftsmanship of the 17th Cen­tury A.D. To the South of the Temple is an extensive tank amidst which nestles a pillared mandapam. The scenic locale adds to the beauty of the temple.

Warangal | Temples | Ghanpur Temples

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Ghanpur Temples are situated in Ghanpur Mandal headquarters of Warangal district. They are locally known as 'Kota Gullu'.

By Road

Ghanpur is around 82Km from Warangal. Tourists coming from Warangal direction has to take the NH 202 road towards Mulugu. Take a diversion towards left after travelling 5Km from Mulugu. Ghanpur is another 12Kms from there. The famous Ramappa temple @ Palampet is on the way in this route.

Ghanpur is around 110Km from Karimnagar. It can be reached via Huzurabad/Parkal bypassing Warangal. Tourists have to take the Karimnagar-Warangal state Highway till Huzurabad(40Km from Karimnagar) and take left towards Parkal(40Km from Huzurabad). Follow the Bhoopalapally-Parkal road till Gandhinagar village(20Km from Parkal) and take a right. Ghanpur is another 9Km from there.

By Rail

Nearest railway station is Kazipet/Warangal. This is a major railway junction. All important trains have a stop here.

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The Ghanpur group of temples, comprising of 22 temples constructed within a double walled stone enclosure contain a veritable museum of Kakatiya art and architecture. Among the group of temples, the main temple, which is dedicated to Lord Siva is most attractive. The main attraction is of the Sabhamandapa porches. Two madanikas or salabhanjikas, which are on northern side portico, are much more attractive and blithe in their appearance, compared to the famous Palampet(Ramappa Temple) bracket figures.

Apart from these, mythical figure brackets such as Gaja-Kesari, Half human-Lion form riding on elephant, Horse-head Lion back on elephant are also arranged under the eves in eastern and southern side porticos. To the north from main temple, there is another temple dedicated to Siva which is exact replica of the main temple. To the south of the main temple, there is a pillared mandap whose central ceiling is decorated with different kinds Patma motives. More over nineteen subsidiary shrines consisting of garbhagriha and antarala are placed around the temple.

There is no information about the builder of these great temples except three inscriptions which only talk about visit of Vibhuttigaru, a house hold servant of Panditharadhya. But on stylistic grounds and comparing architectural features of famous Ramappa temple at Palampet village, it can be presumed that these temples were most probably constructed during the time of King Ganapatideva in early 13 the Century A.D. These magnificent group of temples are located amidst tall and lofty palmyra trees and this luxuriant vegetation serves as a beautiful backdrop making visit to these temples a visual feast and a memorable one.

Ghanpur also consists a beautiful lake constructed by Kakatiyas, which is worth a visit.

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Warangal | Temples | Komuravelli

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Komuravelli is a small temple town in the Cherial mandal of Warangal district. It is located at a distance of around 110Km from Warangal, 85Km from Hyderabad, 75Km from Karimnagar and 15Km from Siddipet. Tourists from Hyderabad / Karimnagar / Siddipet can be reach this place via Rajiv Rahadari(Hyderabad-Karimnagar state highway). The temple is a bit inside from the Komuravelli stage on Rajeev Rahadari. so, tourists need to catch an autorickshaw or jeep to reach this place.

Alternatively, you reach this place from Warangal following the Siddipet route via Jangaon/Aleru and getting down at gurjakunta village. Komuravelli is another 8km from there.
APSRTC operates direct buses from Hyderabad/Karimnagar/Warangal/Siddipet during festival periods of Maha Siva Ratri etc. The temple is open from 6AM-12PM and 3PM-8PM.

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Komuravelli 'Sri Mallikarjuna Swamy Devasthanam' is one of the prominent Siva temples in the northern Telangana region of Andhra Pradesh. It is next to Rajarajeshwara Swamy Temple-Vemulawada and Mukteshwara Swamy Temple-Kaaleshwaram in popularity. The pilgrims often refer to the god as 'Komaravelli Mallana'. The temple is located in a cave on the 'Indrakeeladri' hillock. The uniqueness of this temple is that the lord shiva appears here in 'vigraha rupam'(statue) other than the usual 'linga rupam'. The statue is believed be 500 years old and is made up of 'putta mannu'(Soil used in building ant hills) and still in tact.

It is believed that the lord has married 'Gollakethamma' from Yadava community and 'Medalamma' from the Linga Balija community and settled here. So, both the goddesses are equally worshiped here. As a sentiment, the people from both Yadava and Balija communities head all the important rituals.

Adilabad | Temples | Gudem

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Gudem is situated on the banks of river Godavari bordering Karimnagar and Adilabad districts. It is at a distance of about 61kms from Karimnagar and 5Kms from Rayapatnam.

The nearest railway station is 'Mancherial' which is on the NewDelhi<->Kazipet line. Gudem is around 27Km from there.

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Gudem is a popular temple place in the northern Telangana region of Andhra Pradesh. It has the famous 'Sri Satyanarayana Swamy Temple'. Lots of pilgrims visit this place during 'Karthika Masam' to have a holy dip in Godavari river and perform 'Satyanarayana Vratam/Puja'.

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Karimnagar | Temples | Dharmapuri

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By Road

Dharmapuri is situated on the southern bank of sacred river Godavari at a distance of about 70kms from Karimnagar city and 30Km from Jagityal .

By Rail

The nearest railway station is 'Mancherial' which is on the NewDelhi<->Kazipet line. Dharmapuri is around 40Km from there.

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Dharmapuri, a 15th century temple town, owes it's religious importance to the existence of the famous shrine dedicated to Narasimha Swamy, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. This region once flourshied as the capital of Satavahana dynasty.

History

As per the history, Lord Narasimha was very furious after the killing of evil 'Hiranya Kashyapa' and attained an 'Ugra Narasimha' avatar. The saints and gods prayed him to become cool. Lord Narasimha then came to Dharmapuri and undergone a deep meditation with yoga mudra, there by getting the name 'Yoga Narasimha'. At the same place a shrine was constructed by the then king Dharma Varma by whom the town was called as Dharmapuri. References have been made of this historic city in epics and many literal works. It was mentioned as 'Dharmapura' in Skanda and Brahmandha Puranas. It's name is also found in the writings of Ekamranatha of the Kakatiya period, Pothana, Korvi Goparaju, Padmapurana of Madiki Singanna, Kalapurnodayam of Pingali Suranna, besides three shathakas 'Narasimha', 'Narahari' and 'Nrukesari' composed by the well known poet of this place 'SESHA CHELADASU'(also called Seshappa Kavi) some two centuries ago which are by any yardstick the best in the entire shatakas history in the Telugu Literature.

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Dharmapuri has a rich treasury of temples and idols of Hindu Gods spread all over the town. The idols depicting Lord Narasimha in both 'UGRA' & 'YOGA' postures can be seen here. Also, one can see the rare idols such as Lord Brahma, Lord Yamadharmaraja, Lord Shiva in a real form other than a typical 'lingakaram'. The Ramalingeswara Temple which is of about 1000 years old, is in the proximity of the Narsimha Swamy Temple and is a rich treasure of art work and idols. It is said among local inhabitants that the Shiv Lingam installed in this temple was installed by Lord Rama during his exile and on way to Lanka in search of Sitha Maatha. Below is the list of temples and devine places to be visited:

• Sri Yoga(Shanta) Narasimha Swamy Temple
• Sri Ugra Narasimha Swamy Temple
• Sri Venkateshwara Swamy Temple
• Sri Venugopala Swamy Temple
• Sri Prasannanjaneya Swamy Temple
• Sri Rama Lingeswara Swamy Temple
• Sri Vinayaka(Ganapati) Temple
• Sri Dakshinabhumukha Anjaneya Swamy Temple (Hanmandla Gadda)
• Sri Ramalayam
• Sri Dattatreya Temple
• Sri Santoshimata Temple
• Sri Kanyaka Parameshwari Temple
• Sri Gautameshwara Temple
• Isuka Stambam(Sand Pillar)-Satyavati Temple
• Sri Mahalaxmi Temple
• Sri Akkapelli Rajeshwara Swami Temple

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Karimnagar | Temples | Vemulawada

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Vemulawada is situated around 150Km from Hyderabad and 36Km from Karimnagar. Pilgrims from Hyderabad can reach this place directly bypassing the Karimnagar town by taking a divertion at Siddipet and following the route towards Sirsilla. Vemulawada is another 11Km from Sirisilla.

APSRTC provides direct services to Vemulawada from Hyderabad and Karimnagar. They operate some special buses from various places in the state during the festive season of Maha Shivaratri.

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Vemulawada owes its importance from the sacred and famous temple of Sri Rajarajeswara, an incarnation of Lord Siva. The presiding deity is Sri Raja Rajeswara Swamy, often referred to 'Rajanna' by the local people. To the right of the presiding deity is the idol of Sri Raja Rajeswari Devi and to the left is the idol of Sri Laxmi Sahitha Siddi Vinayaka. In the temple premises there is a holy tank called the Dharma Gundam. Three mandapas were constructed on it and the statue of Lord Eshwara resides in the middle. The Lord is seen in a meditation posture with five lingas surrounding the holy tank. The lighting of the holy lamp or Ganda Deepam is also considered auspicious by the devotees visiting the shrine. Although devotees make offerings to the presiding diety in different ways, the most important one is Kode Mokku (offering of bull to God). The devotees who bring the bull take them round the temple and tie it somewhere in the temple complex. The significance of this ritual is that devotees will be cleansed of their sins and they can beget children. This temple attracts followers of both Vaishnavism (worshippers of Vishnu), and Saivism (worshippers of Siva), and is also being frequented by Jains and Buddists.

History

The puranic version has it that Lord Siva after having stayed at Kashi, Chidambaram, Srisailam and Kedareswaram chose to reside at Vemulawada. History records that Vemulawada was ruled by successive dynasties - the Ikshwakus, the Satavahanas and later by the Chalukyas who made it their state capital.The sculptures on the temples also depict the cultures of Jainism and Buddhism. A unique feature of the temple at Vemulawada is that it also houses a 400 year old mosque inside its premises. It is believed that the mosque was built as a tribute to a muslim devot

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Karimnagar | Temples | Nandagiri Temples

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By Road

Nandagiri and KotlaNarasimhulapalle are the twin villages lying side by side about 30Kms to the north of Karimnagar. They can be reached from Karimnagar via Gangadhara. Gangadhara is around 20Kms from Karimnagar lying on the Karimnagar-Jagityal State Highway.

By Rail

The nearest railway station is Peddapalli which is on the Kazipet<->NewDelhi line. Nandagiri is around 65Kms from there.

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Nandagiri once existed in an ancient mud fort known as Nandagiri-Kotla. Before Mauryas came to power, the Nandas who ruled over Magadha are stated to have a laied a military camp on the banks of Godavari known as 'Nav Nanda Dehra' which is now called Nanded. The Nandas, who had their sway over this region are believed to have founded this Nandagiri after their name with a mudfort around it and the traces of its moat and walls are noticed here and there in the twin villages(Nandagiri & Kotla Narsimhulapalle). There are some beautiful temples in and around the village believed to be of 12th or 13th century in view of the existence of the Kakatiya architecture. The Virabhadra, Mallikarjuna and Nancharisvara temples in Nandagiri contain elegant sculptures exhibiting Kakatiyan skill and craftsmanship. There is also a beautiful temple dedicated to Lord Narasimha in KotlaNarasimhulapalle.

Virabhadra Swamy Temple

The Kakatiyas patronized Saivism and built several Sivalayas. Nandagiri Virabhadra temple is one among them. The Temple contains a garbhagriha, small antarala and a sixteen pillared mandapa facing north. The image of Virabhadra with four hands is installed in the garbhagriha lying to the south on the mandapa. He holds 'damuri' and 'trisula' in upper hands and a 'khadga' in lower right hand while lower left hand is in 'varada' mudra. The garbhagriha lying to the west of the mandapa contains Raja Rajeswara Swamy in the form of linga placed on a pedestal. There is a parapet wall on all sides of the mandapa. The decoration of four petalled lotuses is noticed on adhisthana of the temple.There is a beautiful Chalukyan Nandi before the temple over which a four pillared mandapa is built recently. There is Nandi stambha standing erect in the courtyard with a stone slab at its top once containing a miniature Nandi mandapa, which is lost now.

There is also a ruined Mallikarjuna Temple facing the east in the premises. The antarala and mukhamandapa are lost. The extant garbhagriha contains a linga placed on a high pedestal, which has the mouldings of Kakatiyan art.The antarala doorway carved with Saiva Dvarapalas at the base contains lattice windows on either side.The garbhagriha doorway carved with Trisakhas contains Saiva dvarapalas at the base flanked by beautiful female figures with fly-whisks in their hands. The lintel contains Gajalakshmi motif at the centre. The projecting cornice above the lintel is decorated with semi-circular stones and a number of drip-stones. The turrets are sculptured on the architrave. The heap of stones of ruined antarala is noticed on the spot. The spire of the garbhagriha is lost, but its large blocks of stone are still found on the roof. The walls of the garbhagriha contain a double shell, the core being hollow in the middle. The inner shell of the wall is exposed as the outer shell is lost. Although the mandapa is lost, the circular rangasila lying between the central pillars is still there on the

Nancharisvara Gudi

There is a ruined Somanatha temple lying in the fields at a little distance from the Virabhadra Swamy temple. This is popularly called here as Yerukala Nanchari Gudi. There is a big typical Kakatiyan Nandi now lying before this ruined temple containing several ornamental bands running along and across its body. It has a collar ornamented with haras of bells around the neck. The festooned rump garland is a glaring feature of the Kakatiya sculpture. This beautiful Nandi exhibiting the sculptural excellence and decore is worth a look.

Narasimha Temple of Kotla-Narsimhulapalle

The temple of Narasimha is on the hill of Kotla-Narasimhulapalle. It is clear that name of the village is derived from the name of Lord Narasimha. As the village once existed in kota/fort, it is called Kotla-Narasimhulapalle.A flight of about 60 steps leads to the temple on the hill. A deep cave on the hill is converted into garbhagriha facing the west. The temple consists of a garbhagriha and a mukhamandapa which is a ten feet square laid on 12 pillars. The big boulder covering the back part of the garbhagriha contains the image of Lord Narasimha. Another sculpture of seated Prasanna Lakshmi Narasimha with four hands and a Prabhavali behind it containing the Dasavataras is installed in the garbhagriha. The images of several Alvars in black stone are noticed in the garbhagriha. There are unpublished inscriptions and the ruined walls of a fort on the hill. Near Viswanatha temple there is a koneru or holy tank on the hill. One gets amazed to find the rare and unique sculpture of Panchamukha Shodasa Bahu (sixteen hands) Ugra Narasimha carved on a big boulder tearing the abdomen and taking out the entrails of the demon Hiranyakasyapa.

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Karimnagar | Temples | Kaleshwaram

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By Road

Kaleshwaram is amidst thick forests in the interior Mahadevpur Mandal of Karimnagar District. This place can reached from Karimngar(130Kms) via Manthani or from Warangal(110Kms) via Parkal. It lies at the confluence of the River Pranahitha with the River Godavari. This place also serves as the meeting point of three states namely Maharashtra, Chattisgarh and Andhra Pradesh. Kaleshwaram(Karimnagar district) shares border with Chanda district in Maharashtra and Baster in Chattisgarh.

By Rail

The nearest railway station is 'Peddapalli' which is located on the NewDelhi<->Kazipet line. Kaleshwaram is around 90Km from there. Warangal/Kazipet is the major railway junction which is around 110Km from Kaleshwaram.

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Kaleshwaram is one of the most celebrated Siva temple in Andhra Pradesh. God Kaleshvara the presiding deity of this temple in Karimnagar district of Telangana, Mallikarjuna of Srisailam in Kurnool district of Rayalaseema and Bhimeswara of Draksharama in East Godavari district of coastal region together gave AndhraDesa its other name TrilingaDesa from where the word 'Telingana' and 'Telugu' are believed to be derived.

Kaleshwaram is significant and popular from the fact that it is located at the confluence of three rivers Godavari, Pranahita and Saraswati. The Saraswati is actually a concealed river and is believed to flow as Antarvaahini (underground river) at Kaleshwaram.

Kaleshwara-Mukteshwara Temple

It is said that Kaludu(Yama) often undertaking severe penance, got the grace of Lord Siva who granted him a boon to be installed just beside him in the shape of a linga to be workshipped by devotees. Therefore the unique and peculiar feature about Kaleshwaram is that two lingas one of Kaleshwara(Yama) and other of Muktheswara(Siva) are found on a single pedestal. One of the lingas consists of two holes on the top known as the nostrils of the deity. The legend tells that the milk and water poured into these nostrils miraculously flow into the river Godavari. Even today it is strange to be noticed that whatever amount of water poured in these nostrils they never get fully filled up. The devotees worship here first Kaleshwara linga and then Muktheswara linga for the liberation of their souls.

Historical Evidences about Temple

Ramaranya Sripada or Rameshwara Deekshita, a renowed scholar of Saivagamas got settled on the banks of the Godavari at Kaleshwaram. He was a religious guide to the King Prola II and he constructed several temples. The Kaleshwaram shrine was perhaps founded by him. As per the Nagunur Inscription dated back to 1171 A.D, Gangadhara, the Minister of Kakatiya Rudradeva and the governor of Nagunur, the capital of Sabbinadu(Karimnagar) has constructed several temples including Kaleshwaram.

Besides the epigraphical evidences, the remnants of a mud fort with bastions built in stone reveal that this was an important place during the medieval period.

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Karimnagar | Temples | Nagunur Temples

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By Road

Nagunur is about 8 kms North of Karimnagar located on the State Highway 7 connecting Karimnagar-Choppadandi

By Rail

The nearest railway station is Peddapalli which is on the Kazipet<->NewDelhi line. Nagunur is around 43Km from there.

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Nagunur was a prominent center of political and religious activities for about four centuries under the Chalukyas of Vemulawada, Western Chalukyas of Kalyani and Kakatiyas of Warangal. As per the inscriptions found here, The village is actually known as Nagaruru earlier and was the capital of the whole region of Sabbinadu(now Karimnagar) during the Kakatiya RudraDeva reign.

Nagunur has a cluster of temples in and around the village built in 1200-1300 A.D. by the then Governor of this region 'Gangadhara' apointed by Kakatiya King RudraDeva. The temples here depict the typical Kakatiya style of Architecture and are appreciated for their beautiful sculptures. There are around 9 temples is the surroundings of which only 3 temples are still in tact and worth seeing.

1. The Main Siva Temple

This is triple-shrined Siva Temple with a square hall in the center and three shrines projecting to the east, west and south. The main entrance to the temple is on the northern side. All the three shrines of this temple are alike and consist of an antarala and Garbhagriha. The temple has some magnificent architecture and decorative detail. The beams of the temple have sculptured images of musicians playing on Mridangam and other instruments. Panels are carved with visuals of dancers in graceful poses. The profusely carved ceiling of this temple can be compared with the ceilings of the great Ramappa Temple in Warangal.

2. The Temple Beside The Hill

This temple faces the east and stands on a little mound beside the hill. The temple consists of garbhagriha, antarala and an open mandapa which is in ruins. This was also a Siva temple but is not maintained properly and no prayers are being offered now. The only noteworthy feature of the temple is its superstructure.

3. The Temple Beside The State Highway

This temple is on the main road connecting Karimnagar and Choppadandi and faces south. The whole temple is in a ruined condition now. But, It has some nice sculputures of Swans, Bulls, elephants and flowers.

Nagunur has a fort earlier and was believed to be of one of the most important forts of the emerging Kakatiya empire. But, currently there are not many ruins of fort.

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Karimnagar | Temples | Raikal Temples

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By Road

Raikal is a big village and mandal headquarters situated about 70Kms north-west of Karimnagar. It is about 20Kms from Jagityal

By Rail

The nearest railway station is 'Mancherial' which is located on the NewDelhi<->Kazipet line. Raikal is 80Km from there.

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Raikal (earlier called RaviKanti) is famous for having an ancient Kesavanatha and Panchamukha Lingeshwara Swamy(Lord Siva with five faces) temple apparently built in 11th Century A.D. by Chalukyas. The interesting aspect about this temple is that the main deity PanchamukhaLingeshwara Swamy (Lord Shiva wit five faces) is believed to be one of the only two existing in India, the other being at Varanasi/Kasi. There is another famous shrine nearby called Bhimanna Temple where annual Bhimanna Jatara (Hindu festival) is held for 3 days during January - March with much fanfare.

Kesavanatha-PanchamukhaLingeshwara temple is a triple-shrine temple with shrines projecting to the north, east and west and a portico projecting to the south. The temple faces south. It stands to the east of the tank at an elevated place inside the fort called Gudikota. The remnants of the fort and the crumbling mud walls can be noticed by the visitor even now. The three shrines are crowned by curvilinear sikharas comparable to those of the temples at Alampur, Satyavolu and Mahanandi. The four central pillars of the Mandapa are carved with various figures in low relief. The incarnations of Vishnu are carved in disorderly manner presenting the Matsya, Kruma, Varaha and Narasimha etc. The ceiling of the Mandapa in all its nine compartments is covered by Kadalikakarana process. The bottom faces of the lintels are carved with multi-petalled lotuses. All the three shrines are alike and consist of an Ardhamandapa and a Garbhagriha. The Ardhamandapa before the Garbagriha is open without and doorway.

1. PanchamukhaLingesvara Shrine

The western shrine dedicated to PanchamukhaLingesvara Swamy appears to be more important than the other two shrines because it contains two miniature shrines on the pial facing the mukhamandapa. These miniature shrines, perhaps intended to house Parivaradevatas, contain Purnakumbhas at their base.

2. Kesavanatha Shrine

The northern shrine is dedicated to Kesavanatha. Beneath the door jambs are carved Vaishnavite Dwarapalas flanked by male and female holding fly-whisks.

3. Suryadeva Shrine

The eastern shrine is dedicated to Suryadeva. Beneath the door jambs are carved dwarapalas each holding a Lotus bud, Gada, Bow and a Naga. The Dwarapalas are flanked by beautiful figures of lady attendants with fly-whisks.

As per the inscriptions found in the courtyard on a broken stone pillar (carved on three sides with a Nandi at its top), Raikal was orginally called RaviKanti. Ravi means Sun and Kanti means Light. The eastern shrine dedicated to Suryadeva is a standing example to say that the worship of Sun was prevalent in this area earlier.

Karimnagar | Temples | Kondagattu

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Kondagattu is located on the Karimnagar-Jagityal-Nizamabad State Highway at around 35 Kms from Karimnagar and 15 Kms before Jagityal. APSRTC operates plenty of buses on this route.

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This breathtaking temple of Lord Anjaneya Swamy. Situated amidst hills, valleys & water springs Kondagattu is blessed by nature and very scenic. According to the folklore, the temple was constructed by a cowherd some 300 years ago. The present day temple has been built 160 years ago by Krishna Rao Deshmukh. It is believed that if a women offers puja for 40 days at this temple then she will be blessed with a child.

Apart from the temple, the fort of Kondalaraya & Bojjapotana caves are worth seeing at Kondagattu.

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Karimnagar | Temples | KotiLingala

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By Road

KotiLingala is a small village located on the banks of river Godavari at a distance of around 54Km from Karimnagar. It is 4Kms right of Velgatoor Mandal headquarters. Velgatoor is located on State Highway 7 connecting Karimnagar-Rayapatnam at a distance of around 50Km from Karimnagar.

By Rail

The nearest railway station is 'Mancherial' which is on the NewDelhi<->Kazipet line. KotiLingala is around 40Km from there.

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KotiLingala is a famous 'Shiva Kshetram' in Karimnagar located at the confluence of 'Bandala Vaagu' with Godavari river. The god here is known as 'Sri Parvathi Koteshwara Swamy'. The temple is located on the top of a hill adjoining the Godavari river and shares a beautiful surroundings. It is one of the most ancient temples(believed to be built 2500 years back) in the state and is a standing example of the erstwhile Satavahana reign.

KotiLingala flourished as one of the important captitals of Satavahana dynasty. The coins found in KotiLingala refer to Simuka Satavahana, supposedly the founder of Satavahana dynasty. The punch marked coins unearthed here were instrumental in getting the 'Ancient Language' status to Telugu as they proved the existence of Telugu kingdoms ahead of the Satavahanas in the pre-Christian world (BC). This historical village may soon become a history with the construction of SripadaSagar(Yellampalli) project over the Godavari river. The backwaters of the reserviour are believed to submerge most part of this village.

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Warangal | Temples | Bhadrakali Temple

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The temple is located in the City of Warangal. It is about 5 Kms away from the Warangal Railway Station & Bus Station and is well connected by city bus service.

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The temple is dedicated to Goddess Bhadrakali, the Glant mother Goddess, with fierce looking eyes and face. The main attraction of the temple is the stone image of the diety in human form, in sitting posture, wearing a crown and having eight hands holding various weapons.

The deity which measures 2.7 meters in height and the width is believed to be worshipped by the historic ruler Pulakesin-II of Chalukya Dynasty in the year 625 A.D. After his win over the "vengi" region of Andhra Desh. Later "Hari" a Minister of Kakatiyan Ruler Ganapathi Dev, Constructed the approach road and huge tank near the temple.

Warangal | Temples | Thousand Pillars Temple

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The Thousand Pillars Temple is located in Hanamkonda part of the Warangal City. It is about 6 kms away from, Warangal Railway Station & Bus Station 9 kms away from Kazipet Rly.Junction and is well connected by city bus service.

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This famous historic monument/temple was constructed by Rudra-I of Kakatiya dynasty in 1163 A.D. This temple measures over 31x25M and stands on a platform raised to the height of 1M from the ground.

The temple is built in unique "Trikootalaya" style of Kakatiyas, the presiding deity in the main "Sanctum Sanctorum" is Rudreshwar and the other two are dedicated to "Lord Surya" and "Lord Vishnu" the temple is on a satellite plan with the three shrines connected to a square Ranga Mandapa in the centre. A beautifully carved giant "Nandi" as in Lepakshi is seen on the platform connecting the shrines in the mandapa. The exterior wall of the temple, the celling slabs and the four central pillars of the navaranga mandapa are decorated with finely carved sculptures of the deities.

The elegant carvings at the richly decorated pillars under a spacious roof spanning the enabellished side slabs is an achievement of the unparalled excellence of the Architect. The sculptures of Indra with Airavata depict the craftsmanship of the Kakatiya Dynasty. Other units in the premises are a rectangular stepped Pushkarini, A Thorana entrance in the east and a pillared Mandapa correspondingly at the western wing on the ruined Prakara

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Warangal | Temples | Ramappa Temple

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Ramappa temple is situated in Palampet village of Warangal district.

By Road

Palampet is around 77Km from Warangal. Tourists coming from Warangal direction has to take the NH 202 road towards Mulugu. Take a diversion towards left after travelling 5Km from Mulugu. Palampet is another 7Km from there.
Palampet is around 115Km from Karimnagar. It can be reached via Huzurabad/Parkal bypassing Warangal. Tourists have to take the Karimnagar-Warangal state Highway till Huzurabad(40Km from Karimnagar) and take left towards Parkal(40Km from Huzurabad). Follow the Bhoopalapally-Parkal road till Gandhinagar village(20Km from Parkal) and take a right. Palampet is another 14Km from there. The famous Ghanpur Temples and Lake are on the way in this route.

By Rail

Nearest railway station is Kazipet/Warangal. This is a major railway junction. All important trains have a stop here.

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Ramappa temple is one the beautiful temples of Kakatiya period built by 'Recherla Rudra', A general of Kakatiya ruler Ganapati Deva. This historical temple was built in 1213 A.D and attracts tourists from India and abroad as it is known for its architectural and sculptural beauty. The sculptures were encraved according to the postures mentioned by Jayapa Senani in his famous work 'Nruthya Ratnavali'. The postures pertaining to Bharata Natya, Shrunga, Bharunga, Rathi, Perini Nritya etc., are encraved on the pillars and top-beams of 'Mukha Mandapam', The mythological episodes such as 'Gopika Vastrapaharanam, Tripura samharm, Daksha Samharam, Ksheera Sagara Madhanam, Girija Kalyanam etc., stand for the highest standards of Kakatiya Sculpture. The 'Nagini' and other eleven devanarthakis are arranged as supporting beams on both sides of each entrance. The aesthetic sense which scaled innumerable heights in Kakatiya sculpture is clearly evident in these twelve postures of deva narthakis.
The temple stands on a raised platform with the Garbhagriha, Antarala and Maha Mandapa with lateral porched entrances on three sides. The main entrance faces east. The Garbhagriha contains a black basalt linga(dedicated to 'Ramalingeswara Swamy', an incarnation of Lord Siva) installed on a high pedestal. Inside over the ceiling of the central Ankana, one finds a magnificient display of sculptures depicting scenes from Ramayana, Siva Purana and other mythological narratives. The striking peculiarity the building lies in the arrangement of bracker figures above the kakshasana level decorated with Slender, graceful Madanikas, Naginis etc. in different poses. The other important units in the prakara are an imposing Nandi Mandapa, Kameshwara and Kateshwara shrines.

Kateshwaralaya

This temple is in the same premises of Ramappa Temple and believed to be of 13th centurt A.D. The temple stands on a raised platform with GarbhaGriha, Antarala, Mandapa and approached by a flight of steps from east. A partly preserved brick super structure surmounts the GarbhaGriha. A Kakshasana runs along with the Mandapa on which cells are designed for keeping images. The walls are treated into broad and narrow pilasters seperated by shallow recesses. This temple is dedicated to Lord Siva and is another example of Kakatiya's architectural and sculptural prowess

Ramappa Lake

The Lake is situated about 1 Km away from Ramappa temple.
Ramappa Lake is a magnificient example of irrigation work of Kakatiya Rulers constructed in 13- Century A.D. during Ganapathi Deva's time. Its water is spread over an area of more than 82 Sq.Kms with lush greenery all around. The lake is over looked by beautiful hill ranges in the background providing a spectacular view especially at Sunset time. It is an excellent place for lovers of picnic and one can simply come here and relax under the shade of sprawling trees or walk around appreciating the beauty of nature or have a fascinating boat ride through lovely blue water.

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Karimnagar | Temples | Kothakonda

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By Road

Kothakonda village is situated at a distance of 35kms from Huzurabad and 75Kms from Karimnagar & Warangal.

By Rail

Kazipet(Warangal) is the nearest railway junction.

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Kothakonda is a beautiful village surrounded on all the sides by picturesque hills. It is known for the famous temple dedicated to Sri Veerabhadra Swamy(An incarnation of Lord Siva). This place is just 5Km away from the famous Mulkanoor village known all over the country for the it's cooperative movement. Former Prime Minister Mr. P.V Narasimha Rao headed this cooperative society in his intial days.

The hillrock adjoining the village has ruins of big fort with huge gateways bearing beatiful architecture resembling that of the Kakatiyas. There are five ponds on the top of the spacious hill.Of these, two are reported to contain water even under severe drought conditions. The temple of Veerabhadra Swamy is at the foot of this hill. The three-day Kothakonda Jatara celebrated in January every year attracts thousands of pilgrims all over the Telangana region.

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