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Manyamkonda Venkateshwara Temple – Knowm as Palamoor Tirupathi
In Telangana, there are many spiritual temples which has a soulful history. One among the great temples is the Manyamkonda Venkateshwara Temple of Manyamkonda village in Mahabubnagar District. Very rarely we can find Lord Venkateshwara as a “Swayambhumurthi” which means self manifested. Seeing Lord Venkateshwara in the thick forest, with lush greens is truly a blissful experience.…
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Edupayala Durga Bhavani Gudi – The Temple of the Seven Streams of Manjeera River
Edupayala Durga Bhavani Gudi is located at the confluence of seven streams. The shrine of Durga Bhavani which is the presiding deity of the temple is the most beautiful in the area. It is also known to be the most famous and powerful in the whole of Telangana area. Located in Nagasanpalli in the Papannapet…
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What is Gulzar Houz? Here are 6 Interesting Facts of Gulzar Houz
1) Gulzar Houz is an historical fountain in octagonal shape located near Charminar which is more than 400 years old2) It was constructed by Mir Momin Astarabadi the first Prime Minister during the rule of Mohammad Quli Qutb Shah. 3) On the four sides of Gulzar House, there are four Kamans called as Charkaman.4) Previously…
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Koti Lingeshwara Swamy Temple, Siddipet
Koti Lingeshwara Swamy Temple, Siddipet – The Shrine of Lord Shiva In Siddipet, the Koti Lingeshwara Swamy temple is one of the most ancient shrines. It is dedicated to the worship of Lord Shiva and houses more than a Crore (Koti) Shiva lingams also known as Parthiva Lingams. The temple was built by Sri Sri…
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Ramalingeswara Temple at Nandikandi – The Star Shaped Shrine
Located at a distance of 15 kms from Sangareddy and 60 kms from Medak, Nandi Kandi is a quaint little village. Also known as Nandi, the village is famous for the star shaped Ramalingeshwara Swamy Temple. Constructed in the 11th century under the valiant Chalukyas, the Ramalingeswara Temple at Nandikandi is well-known particularly for its unique…
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A Temple dedicated to Chief Accountant of Yama ‘Chitragupta’ in Hyderabad Old City
Chief Accountant of Yama is ‘Chitragupta’ and is the one who maintains all the records of good and bad of one’s life. Ever heard of ‘Chitragupta Temple’ in Hyderabad? ‘Chitragupta Mahadeva Devalayam’ is in Chatrinaka near to Uppuguda Railway Station of Old City of Hyderabad. This is the only ‘Chitragupta temple’ in Telangana State. (There…
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ELGANDAL FORT KARIMNAGAR – THE ANCIENT FORT
Elgandal Fort Karimnagar – Stands Proudly narrating the glories of Telangana The tall spires of the Elgandal Fort (or Elagandula Khilla), piercing the skyline of Karimnagar, stands proudly narrating the glories of its past to posterity. Having withstood ravages of man and nature, the fort is a testimony of the lust for power that has…
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Bada Pahad Dargah – One of the Oldest Muslim Pilgrim Centre of Telangana
Bada Pahad Dargah – An Ancient Mosque of Telangana The Bada Pahad Dargah or the Big Hill Mosque in Nizamabad is one of the oldest Muslim Pilgrim Centers of the region. Built in the memory of the Saint Hazrat Syed Sadullah Hussain, the mosque is built on top of a hillock near Jakora in the…
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Kakatiya Rulers – The Valiant Kings Who Defined the History of Telangana
The history of Telangana bears the indelible stamp of valiance impressed on it by the great rulers of the Kakatiya Dynasty. The land was witness to immense strength and indomitable courage that were the principal characteristics of the Kakatiya Kings and Queens. It is this courage which allowed them to bring the disparate principalities of…