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Alampur is a historic temple town located on the left bank of the Tungabhadra River in Jogulamba Gadwal district, Telangana. Known as the Dakshina Kashi (Southern Kashi) and the Western Gateway of Srisailam, it is surrounded by the lush Nallamala hills. Alampur is revered for its spiritual and architectural significance, housing the Jogulamba temple, one of the 18 Shakti Peethas, and the ancient Navabhrama temples. Historically, Alampur was under the rule of Shatavahana Ishvakus, Badami Chalukyas, Rashtrakutas, Kalyani Chalukyas, Kakatiyas, Vijayanagara Empire, and Qutb Shahis. The temples reflect a rich Chalukyan architectural style, with inscriptions dating back to the 7th century CE. 1. Jogulamba Temple Deities: Goddess Jogulamba and Balabrahmeshwara. Significance: Fifth Shakti Peetha; upper jaw of Sati is believed to have fallen here. Iconography: Goddess depicted in a fierce form, seated on a corpse, with a scorpion, frog, and lizard on her head. History: Originally destroyed in 1...

The Gadwal Saree is a handcrafted woven sari originating from Gadwal in the Jogulamba Gadwal district of Telangana, India. Renowned for its unique structure and artistry, it is a significant part of India's textile heritage. A true Gadwal saree is characterized by its lightweight cotton body intricately woven with a heavy silk pallu (the decorative end piece) and borders, often featuring elaborate Zari work (metallic thread). This distinctive "interlocking weft" technique results in a saree so finely woven that it can be packed into a matchbox. In 2010, its uniqueness and cultural importance were formally recognized when it was registered as a Geographical Indication (GI) under the Geographical Indications of Goods Act, 1999. Section 1: Materials and Production Process Materials: Gadwal sarees are traditionally woven using a combination of cotton for the body and silk (typically tussar or mulberry) for the border and pallu. This blend gives rise to the name "Sico...

The Vijayanagara Empire (1336 CE - 1646 CE) was a preeminent South Indian empire founded in 1336 AD by Harihara I and Bukka Raya I of the Sangama dynasty. Its capital was the magnificent city of Vijayanagar (modern-day Hampi, Karnataka). The empire was established as a Hindu bulwark against the advancing Delhi Sultanate and later the Deccan Sultanates. The official languages were Sanskrit, Kannada, and Telugu, reflecting its multi-lingual and cosmopolitan nature. Hinduism was the state religion, and the empire was renowned for its patronage of art, architecture, and literature. Founders : Harihara I and Bukka Raya I of the Sangama dynasty Capital : Vijayanagar  (modern Hospet, Bellary district, Hampi, Karnataka.) Languages : Sanskrit, Kannada and Telugu Religion : Hinduism 1. Origins and Rise The founders, Harihara and Bukka, had previously served the Kakatiya and Kampili kingdoms. After Kampili fell to the Delhi Sultanate in 1327, the brothers were captured, taken to Delhi, and co...

Jogulamba Gadwal district, named after the powerful deity Jogulamba and the historic fort of Gadwal, serves as the southern gateway of Telangana. Situated at the confluence of the Krishna and Tungabhadra rivers (Veni-Sangamam), it has historically been known as Antarvedi (the land between rivers). In ancient administrative records, the region was a core part of the Ayije-300 (also recorded as Aize or Ayaja) division. Historically, it evolved from the territories of Kandur-Nadu and Puduru-thala into the sovereign Gadwal Samsthanam, a center of art and literature often called the "Vidvadgadvala." Carved out from the Mahabubnagar district on October 11, 2016, its headquarters is located at Gadwal, sharing borders with Narayanpet and Wanaparthy districts, as well as the states of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. 1. Asmaka Mahajanapada & Pre-History (700 – 300 BCE) Veni-Sangamam Riverine Frontiers Rulers: Riverine Chieftainships The Gadwa...

The village Pudur is located in Gadwal Mandal of Jogulamba Gadwal District in the State of Telangana in India. Pudur was part of Kandurnadu and later Gadwal Samsthan and now part of Jogulamba Gadwal district, Telangana State and called Pundur or Punduru in olden times. 1048 AD : Telugu Cholas played a significant part in the Chola-Chalukya wars during the reign of Somesvara I and it was their territory that formed the battlefield. Sometime before A.D. 1048 the 30th year of Rajadhiraja, there was a battle between the Cholas and the Chalukyas on the Vengi-Karnataka border. The record mentions that Chakravarti Vikramanaranan took an active part in the battle at Pundur, called the 'Katakama-nagar (the great capital city) on the banks of the Perar (big river) by persuading his huge army to attack Ahavamalla. In the battle that ensued, it is stated, the two younger brothers of Niduvadi Telunga Vichhayyan, Silai Kaivattarajan, Akkappayyan, Pidaikal Cholan, Kondaiya-rajan, Kunisil Munjan, ...