Moddugutta Rock Paintings
Where prehistoric art meets the sky Prehistoric rock art · Anthropomorphic figures · Deer & bulls · Mesolithic to Megalithic contexts Photo: DeccanChronicle. Imagine standing inside a rock shelter where prehistoric artists once painted their world.
At Moddugutta , in the Bandlapahad forest area of Mulugu district, recent reporting has documented
anthropomorphic figures , deer, bulls and other animal motifs, together with g…
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Sammakka Sagar Barrage
The Sammakka Sagar Barrage spanning the Godavari near Thupakulagudem. Photo: Deccan Chronicle Sammakka Sagar Barrage (also known as Thupakulagudem Barrage) is a major concrete barrage spanning the Godavari River near Thupakulagudem in Eturnagaram Mandal, Mulugu District, Telangana . Construction began in 2018 and the barrage was completed in 2022 . It is approximately 1,242 metres long and has 57 spillway gates . Its storage capacity is about 6.7 TM…
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Vontimamidi Lodhi Waterfall
Vontimamidi Lodhi (also known as Ontimamidi Waterfall) is a forest waterfall located near Mangavaigudem village, Venkatapuram Mandal, Mulugu district, Telangana . First brought to wider public attention through a 2021 exploration report, the waterfall remains an offbeat destination for adventure and nature enthusiasts. The waterfall is accessible only via forest trails, requiring a challenging trek through slippery boulders, knee-deep slush, and …
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Kongala Waterfalls (Puli Madugu Jalapatham)
Kongala Waterfalls , locally known as Puli Madugu Jalapatham , is a pristine waterfall hidden in the dense forests of Kongala Village, Wazeedu Mandal, Mulugu District, Telangana . The waterfall is nicknamed the ‘V‑fall’ because of its distinct V‑shaped formation. Formed by the Loddimadugu Vagu (stream), it cascades down approximately 70 feet (30 metres) into a wide natural pool, making it a perfect spot for swimming and nature immersion. Surrounded…
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Kothikuntla Alapaka Crescent Falls
Photo: Surya Vajja Crescent Waterfalls (also called Kothikuntla or Alapaka ) are located in the forested Venkatapur area of Mulugu district, Telangana. They can be accessed from the general vicinity of Venkatapur/Wazeedu , not far from the route leading toward the famous Bogatha Waterfall . This region is known for remote forest waterfalls, making Crescent Falls one of the notable waterfalls brought to wider attention in recent years. Kothikuntla Ala…
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