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Umamaheswaram also known as Maheshwaram is a temple dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva, located near Rangapur Village, Achampet Mandal, Nagarkurnool District, Telangana India on very tall hills of Nallamala forests showcases a unique Shivalinga with dual color white on one side and red on the other. The presiding deities in Umamaheshwaram are Mallikarjuna (Shiva) and Bhramaramba (Devi). Umamaheshwaram Temple is also known as Kubera Sthanam. There are other Temples here of Lord Ganesha, Lord Veerabhadra Swamy, Lord Janardhana Swamy and also that of Lord Nagaraju. Umamaheswaram, a temple perched in the cliffs of Nallamala, a northern gateway to Srisailam overlooking the vast Deccan plateau. It is a halt and entry to Nallamala on ancient pilgrim trail to Lord Mallikarjuna, deep in the hills.  Sri Giri or Sri Parvati known as Sri Sailam (Sri’s Mountain) which is mentioned in Markandeya Purana (LVII.15), Kumara Purana (30.45-8) and Agni Purina (109). The Padma Purana notes that on t...

Madhava Swamy temple at Kollapur  was built by King Sri Surabhi Madhava Rayalu of the Jetprole Rajas of Jetprole during the 16th century A.D. on the left bank of River Krishna, at Manchalakatta village. The architecture of the temple is exceedingly beautiful. All around the temple walls the beautifully carved sculptures depict the 24 aspects of Vishnu and the Dasa-Avatars of Vishnu.  Due to the submergence under the waters of Srisailam Dam, the temple was shifted and transplanted at Kollapur in the year 1989 from Manchalakatta village. Temple Timings  : Morning: 6:00 am to 9:00 am, Evening: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm How to Reach Hyderabad Jedcherla - Nagarkurnool - Kolhapur 182 kms Kurnool Beechupalli - Nagarala - Kolhapur 113 kms Mahabubnagar Kothakota - Wanaparthi - Kothapally-Kolhapur 110kms Kollapur is famous for countless temples. Kollapur region is an area spanning the Nallamala forest area on the banks of the river Krishna in the Nagarkurnool distr...

Mallelatheertham is the natural water fall in Nallamala Forests.   All around highest mountains and thick forests adds to beauty of the nature.  Mallela Theertham Waterfall located about 9 Kms away from Vatuvarlapalli village,  8 kms off the Hyderabad-Srisailam highway and at a distance of nearly 140 km from Hyderabad in Nallamalla Forest.  Deep within the thick deciduous forest lays the Mallela Theertham. The bumpy road and 250 muddy steps lead you down the valley to reach the waterfalls. This place is perfect for picnicking and bathing. The water from tiny stream gushes down the falls and flows through dense forest and finally mixes with Krishna River The state of Telangana has many wildlife destinations located in pristine forests. One among them is Mallela Theertham, which is located 8 kms off the Hyderabad-Srisailam highway and at a distance of nearly 140 km from Hyderabad in Nallamalla Forest. The region is a pristine tourist spot. The Krishna River fl...