The 5th Shakti Peetha · Fierce Form of Goddess Sati · Rebuilt in 2005 5th Shakti Peetha · Upper Jaw of Sati fell here · Reconstructed after 615 years · 220 km from Hyderabad Jogulamba Temple — where the upper jaw of Sati rests and the fierce Mother protects her devotees The Jogulamba Temple , located in the historic town of Alampur on the left bank of the Tungabhadra River in Telangana, is one of the most revered Shakti Peethas in India. I…

Shakti Peetha · Navabrahma Temples · Western Gateway to Srisailam 5th Shakti Peetha · 9 Navabrahma Temples (7th–8th c.) · Inscriptions from Satavahanas to Vijayanagara (c. 3rd c. BCE – 16th c. CE) · Dakshina Kashi Alampur — the Western Gateway to Srisailam Alampur (ancient Hatampura, Halampura) is a historic temple town in Jogulamba Gadwal district, Telangana , located on the left bank of the Tungabhadra River at its confluence with the Krishna. Kno…

Social Historian | Pioneer of Telangana Renaissance | Founder of Golconda Patrika Kendra Sahitya Akademi Award · Editor, Golconda · Andhrula Saanghika Charitra · First President, Nizam Andhra Mahasabha · 1896–1953 Suravaram Pratap Reddy — the social historian of Telangana Suravaram Pratap Reddy (28 May 1896 – 25 August 1953) was a towering figure in the social, literary, and political history of Telangana. A scholar fluent in Sanskrit, Telugu, Urdu…

Kurumurthy Temple (Sri Kurumurthy Srinivas Swamy Temple) is a historic 14th‑century shrine located on the Kurupathu hills near Ammapuram village, Chinnachintakunta Mandal, Jogulamba Gadwal District, Telangana . Built in 1350 AD , the temple is dedicated to Lord Venkateswara (Kurumurthy Swami) . Like the original Tirumala, this temple is also situated on a hill that is one amidst seven similar hillocks – earning it the title “Second Tirupati” . Devot…