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Yadadri – Yadagirigutta Sri Lakshminarasimha Swamy Temple

🦁 Yadadri – Yadagirigutta Sri Lakshminarasimha Swamy Temple Pancha Narasimha Kshetram | Navagiri Hills | Remodelled with Krishna sila 📍 Yadadri (formerly Yadagirigutta) is a sacred hill town in Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district, Telangana , about 60 km from Hyderabad . The temple of Sri Lakshminarasimha Swamy (an incarnation of Lord Vishnu) is one of the most popular pilgrimage destinations in South India. The town has been officially renamed Yadadri , and the eight surrounding hills are now called Navagiri (nine hills) . The temple is unique as it houses five distinct forms (Pancha Narasimha) of the Lord: Jwala Narasimha, Yogananda Narasimha, Gandabherunda Narasimha, Ugra Narasimha, and Lakshminarasimha. A massive renovation using Krishna sila (black stone) was completed in 2019, transforming the temple into a world-class spiritual destination. 🦁 Pancha Narasimha ⛰️ Navagiri Hills ...
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Kolanupaka Sri Someswara Temple

🔱 Sri Chandikamba Sametha Someswaraswami Temple Kolanupaka’s Sahasralinga, Chalukyan Legacy & Trilinga Desam 📍 Sri Someswara Temple, Kolanupaka (Kulpak) is one of the oldest Shaiva temples in South India, located in Kolanupaka village, Alair Mandal, Yadadri-Bhuvanagiri district, Telangana . Dedicated to Lord Shiva (Someshwara Swamy) and Goddess Chandikamba , the temple is famed for its Sahasralinga (Veyi Lingala Gudi) – a thousand lingas enshrined in a single complex. Dating back to the Chalukyan period (11th–12th century CE) , this temple once served as the second capital of the Kalyani Chalukyas. It stands as a living symbol of Telangana’s Trilinga Desam heritage, alongside Srisailam and Draksharamam. Just 1 km away lies the ancient Kulpakji Jain Temple, making Kolanupaka a rare testament to Hindu-Jain harmony. 🔱 11th Century CE 🕉️ Sahasralinga (1000+ Lingas) 📜 Trilinga ...

Kolanupaka Jain Temple

🕉️ Kulpakji (Kolanupaka) Jain Temple 2nd Century Tirtha – Sri Bhagwan Manikyaswamy & The World‑Famous Jade Mahavira 📍 Kolanupaka Jain Temple (Kulpak Tirth) is one of the oldest and most revered Jain pilgrimage centres in South India, located in Kolanupaka village, Alair Mandal, Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district, Telangana . The temple, dedicated to Bhagwan Manikyaswamy (Lord Rishabha / Adinath – the first Tirthankara) , dates back to the 2nd century AD . Spread over 25 acres , this magnificent shrine houses a rare 140 cm (4‑ft) green jade idol of Lord Mahavira – the only one of its kind – along with eight beautifully carved Tirthankara idols. It is the holiest Shwetambar Jain centre in South India, attracting pilgrims from across the globe. 🕉️ 2nd Century CE 🏛️ 25 Acre Campus 💚 World Famous Jade Mahavira 📿 8 Tirthankara Idols 🍽️ Free Meals (Bhojanalaya...

Kadam Dam

🌊 Kadam Dam | Kaddam Narayana Reddy Project (KNRP) Godavari North Canal marvel – Nirmal District, Telangana 📍 Kadam Dam (Kaddam Narayana Reddy Project) is a major irrigation structure built across the Kadam River , a tributary of Godavari, located at Kaddam Peddur, Nirmal district, Telangana . The dam lies at the confluence of Kadam River into Godavari, about 2 km from Kaddam & Peddur Bus Stand, 51 km from Nirmal, 110 km from Adilabad and 267 km from Hyderabad . Conceived in the 1940s and completed in 1965, the project transformed drought-prone lands into fertile ayacut. Today it irrigates 68,000 hectares , supports drinking water for hundreds of villages, and is integrated with Sriram Sagar Project via Saraswathi Canal. 📅 Opened: 1958 🏗️ 1949–1965 💧 68,000 ha ayacut 🌊 Godavari North Canal 📛 KNRP 🌿 Eco‑tourism spot ...