Yetapaka (also known as Jatayu or Jatayu Kshetram ) is a small village located just 2 km from Bhadrachalam in Bhadradri Kothagudem district, Telangana . This site holds immense significance in the Ramayana as the place where the mighty eagle Jatayu fought Ravana to prevent the abduction of Sita. The site features a giant bird sculpture dedicated to Jatayu, a serene Sita Vaagu stream, and a peaceful forest setting. According to the epic, Jatayu saw Ravana carrying Sita in his aerial chariot and engaged him in a fierce battle. Though the aged bird fought valiantly, Ravana defeated him, clipping his wings. Jatayu fell to earth here, later giving Rama information about Sita's dir…

Land of the Sacred Bhadrachalam · Coal & Energy Hub of Telangana HQ: Kothagudem · 2 Revenue Divisions · 23 Mandals · Population: 13,04,811 · Area: 8,951 km² · Literacy: 66.40% Overview: Bhadradri-Kothagudem district is a predominantly tribal district in the Indian state of Telangana. It is bounded on the north and north east by Bijapur and Sukma districts of Chhattisgarh state, on the east by East Godavari district, on the south and south east by Khammam district and West Godavari district, on the wes

Kinnerasani Dam Wildlife Sanctuary · Scenic Reservoir · Godavari Tributary Built across the Kinnerasani River · 24 km from Kothagudem · 12 km from Palvancha · Inaugurated 1966 Overview: The Kinnerasani Dam is a storage reservoir constructed on the Kinnerasani River—a key tributary of the Godavari—in the Bhadradri Kothagudem District of Telangana. Surrounded by dense forests and magnificent hills, the dam is a vital source of irrigation, drinking water, and supports the Kinnerasani Wildlife Sanctuary.

Land of the Ramayana · Coal Capital of Telangana · Largest District · Home to Bhadrachalam Temple Formed: 11 October 2016 · 24 Mandals · HQ: Kothagudem · Largest District in Telangana Name Origin & History: Bhadradri Kothagudem district was formed on 11 October 2016 and is the largest district in Telangana , with an area of 7,483 km². It was carved out of the erstwhile Khammam district. The name "Bhadradri" is derived from Bhadragiri (the Mountain Abode of Bhadra, the child of Meru and Menaka), referring to the famous Bhadrachalam temple town. Kothagudem , the district headquarters, was historically part of a large Zamindari estate known as Husanabad Shankaragiri or Palvancha Zami…