Dharmapuri
Dharmapuri (historically Dharmapura, Dhammanvura and Dharmapuram) is a sacred village in Jagtial District, Telangana , situated on the southern bank of the Godavari River . Known as Dakshina Kashi or Dakshin Kashi , it is an important centre of Hindu pilgrimage and a significant archaeological site with Buddhist remains. The site is associated with an early Buddhist stupa generally dated to around the 3rd century BCE , alongside the famous Sri Laksh…
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Phanigiri
Phanigiri (Sanskrit: Phani = snake, Giri = hill) is a village in Nagaram mandal, Suryapet district, Telangana. The hill is traditionally associated with the shape of a serpent's hood, giving the site its name. Phanigiri is one of the most important early historic Buddhist monastic complexes in Telangana. Archaeological excavations have revealed a Mahastupa , apsidal and other chaityagrihas, votive stupas, viharas, pillared congregation halls,…
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Ramappa Temple (Rudreshwara Temple)
Ramappa Temple (Rudreshwara Temple) is a 13th-century Kakatiya temple located in Palampet village, Venkatapur Mandal, Mulugu district, Telangana , about 70 km from Warangal and 200 km from Hyderabad . Construction of the temple began in 1213 CE under Recherla Rudra , an important general and subordinate of Kakatiya king Ganapati Deva, and is believed to have continued for approximately 40 years . The temple is popularly known as Ramappa Temple after…
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