Bheemuni Paadam Waterfalls
Seethanagaram Village | Gudur Mandal | Mahabubabad District | Telangana Bheemuni Paadam Waterfalls – also known as Bheemuni Padam – is situated near Seethanagaram Village in Gudur Mandal, Mahabubabad District, Telangana State, India . The name translates to "Bhima's footstep", rooted in a Pandava legend. The waterfall cascades from a height of about 70 feet into a semi‑circular pool, surrounded by dense forest and rocky cliffs. Located 10 km from Gudur bus stand, 55 km from Warangal, 88 km from Khammam, and 200 km from Hyderabad. Recently discovered by determined tourists, this offbeat spot offers a quiet picnic environment, with a mysterious perennial water source that also irr…
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Eastern Chalukyas of Vengi
The Imperial Dynasty that Bridged the Deccan and the Eastern Coast | 624 – 1189 CE 📜 565 Years of Sovereignty | 3 Capitals: Pishtapura, Vengi, Rajamahendravaram | 38 Rulers The Eastern Chalukyas of Vengi formed one of the most enduring and cultured dynasties of peninsular India. Branching off from the great Chalukyas of Badami, they ruled the fertile deltaic region of the Godavari and Krishna rivers for over five centuries (624–1189 CE). With their capitals shifting from Pishtapura (Pithapuram) to Vengi (near Eluru) and finally to Rajamahendravaram (Rajahmundry) , they presided over a golden age of Telugu language, temple architecture, and maritime trade. Their vassals, including the Mudigond…
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Telangana Kendriya Vidyalayas
Central Schools – Excellence in Education Since 1963 One of the world's largest school chains | 1,249 schools in India & 3 abroad
🏫 From darkness to light – Providing quality education to children of transferable Central Government employees & beyond.
📜 History & Organisation The Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS), previously known as the Central School Organisation, was established on 15 December 1963 with the first Kendriya Vidyalaya in Delhi. It is a non‑profit body under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. All KVS schools are affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) . The administration functions at three levels: the Chairman (Ministe…
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Daasarathi Krishnamacharyulu
The People’s Poet, Revolutionary, and the Voice of Telangana’s Soul 📅 1925–1987 | ✊ Freedom Fighter | 🎤 Poet Laureate | 📖 Agnidhara | 🏆 Sahitya Akademi Award | 🎬 Lyricist for 2000+ Songs Daasarathi Krishnamacharyulu (July 22, 1925 – November 5, 1987) was not just a poet; he was a revolutionary force who wielded the pen like a sword. Born in a small village in Telangana, he grew up to become one of the most powerful voices against the autocratic Nizam rule. His poetry, fiery and full of compassion for the downtrodden, inspired a generation to fight for justice. He is best remembered for his iconic line “Naa Telangana, Koti Ratanaala Veena” (My Telangana is a veena studded with millions of…
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Kuravi Veerabhadra Swamy Temple
Sri Veerabhadra Swamy Temple is located in Kuravi village, Kuravi mandal, Mahabubabad district , Telangana. The temple is dedicated to Lord Veerabhadra Swamy – a fierce form of Shiva with three eyes and ten hands, born from Shiva’s matted hair to destroy the ego of Daksha. According to legend, the temple was built around 900 AD by Bheema Raju of the Vengi Chalukya dynasty and later renovated by the Kakatiya ruler Betharaju I . The famous Venetian traveller Marco Polo is said to have mentioned this temple as it stood in the capital of the Vengi Chalukyas.
🔱 Built c. 900 CE (Vengi Chalukya) 🏛️ Renovated by Kakatiya Betharaju I 🌍 Mentioned by Marco Polo 👁️ Three eyes, ten hands (Ugra fo…
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