Dokra or Dhokra Metal Craft
Adilabad Dokra is a traditional lost-wax metal craft associated with the Woj/Waj artisan community — also referred to in government and craft sources as Wajoris or Otaris — in the Adilabad region of Telangana . The craft was registered as a Geographical Indication (GI) in 2018 under GI Application No. 521 . The GI Registry records an availability date of 28 March 2018 and a registration certificate dated 18 May 2018 . The GI geographical area is Te…
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Sirpur (Tandur) Samsthanam
Gond Zamindari of the Deccan | The Atram Rajas and the 1611 Sanad Komaram Bheem District, Telangana | Historic Gond Estate | 1611 CE Jahangir Sanad | Atram Dynasty The Sirpur (often written Sirpur (T) or Sirpur-Tandur) Samasthanam refers to a historic Gond estate associated with the Atram Rajas in the northern Deccan. It should be distinguished from the later Sirpur-Tandur administrative sub-district , which was created in 1872 under the Hyderabad …
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Kingri
Kingri (also known as Khikri) is a traditional string instrument associated with the Pardhan Adivasis of Adilabad and Kumram Bheem Asifabad districts of Telangana and adjoining parts of central India. Ethnographic descriptions of the northern Telangana form describe it as a three-stringed fiddle , with the strings and bow hair traditionally made from horse hair . The instrument accompanies Pardhan bardic performances, including the narration of Go…
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St Joseph’s Cathedral
St. Joseph's Cathedral, Adilabad – the spiritual crown of northern Telangana, often acclaimed as the finest cathedral in the state. Situated in the heart of Adilabad town, this world-famous Roman Catholic church is the seat of the Diocese of Adilabad (Latin Rite) . Known for its soaring Gothic-inspired architecture, tranquil green gardens, and an atmosphere of deep peace, the cathedral welcomes devotees and travellers of all faiths. Every Sun…
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Dandari-Ghusadi (Gussadi) Festival
Kumuram Bheem Asifabad | Forests, Gond Heritage, Cave Temples & Waterfalls Kumuram Bheem Asifabad District, Telangana | 2 Revenue Divisions | 15 Mandals | 2011 Population: 5,92,831 | Area: 4,878 km² Kumuram Bheem Asifabad District Forest, Faith and Gond Heritage A forested district of northern Telangana known for its Gond and Adivasi heritage, Jodeghat, Kerameri's cave temples and ghats, Sirpur's historic Gond associations, the Pranahita…
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