Buddhavanam or Sri Parvatarama
Buddhavanam (“Buddha Forest”) is a 279‑acre Buddhist cultural and spiritual destination situated on the left bank of the Krishna River, near Nagarjuna Sagar Dam, Telangana . It is conceived as an immersive journey through the life of the Buddha, the evolution of Buddhist art, and the rich Buddhist legacy of the Telugu region – once part of the ancient Asmaka country. The park is managed by the Telangana State Tourism Development Corporation (TSTDC) and features a living Buddhist community with monasteries, Vipassana retreats, and international meditation centres. Open year‑round, Buddhavanam combines education, spirituality, and heritage recreation, making it one of South India’s most signif…
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Penjerla Sri Anantha Padmanabha Swamy Temple
Penjerla Swayambhu Sri Anantha Padmanabha Swamy Temple – a rare Swayambhu (self‑manifested) shrine dedicated to Lord Vishnu reclining on Adishesha, located in Penjerla village, Kothur Mandal, Ranga Reddy district, Telangana. Unlike sculpted idols, the central deity emerged naturally of its own accord, making this temple a powerful divine energy centre . Nestled close to Hyderabad (Shamshabad region), the temple draws devotees seeking darshan of the Lord of Serpents and the eternal cosmic protector.
Swayambhu (Self‑manifested) Lord Anantha Padmanabha Reclining Vishnu on Shesha Timings: 7–1 & 4–7 PM Near Shamshabad, Hyderabad Divine energy spot Ancient temple A self‑born miracle on the outskirts …
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Kamaldham Temple in Chevella
Kamaldham Temple (Lotus Temple / Smay Narayan Temple) – a stunning white marble temple shaped as a blooming lotus, situated inside the Shree Swaminarayan Gurukul International School campus on the Hyderabad‑Chevella highway, near Himayath Nagar junction, Rangareddy district, Telangana. Also known as Smay Narayan Temple , this architectural marvel stands atop a serene pond, supported by a giant pink lotus base. It enshrines six principal deities, blending the essence of Vaishnavism, Shaivism, and Smarta traditions.
Lotus‑shaped temple Built on a pond Six deities Inside Swaminarayan Gurukul 3 km from Chilkur Balaji White marble structure Open 6:30 AM – 7:30 PM Where divinity meets architectural poetr…
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Alvanpalli Gollatha Temple or Gullu
Gollatha Temple (Gollatha Gullu / Gollatha Gudi) – an exceptionally rare, entirely brick-built Jain temple situated near Alvanpalli village in the Jadcherla Mandal of Mahabubnagar district, Telangana . Dating back to the 7th–8th century CE , this structure is one of only two ancient brick temples remaining in India, the other being the Gupta-era temple at Bhitargaon in Uttar Pradesh. A silent, almost forgotten monument, it stands as a unique testament to early Indian brick architecture and the rich Jain heritage of the Deccan.
Rare 7th-8th C. brick temple One of only 2 in India Original Jain shrine Lord Mahavira deity Headless idol on site Protected by Archaeology Dept. Off the tourist track A uniqu…
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Khazana Building Museum
Khazana Building Museum – the restored royal treasury of the Qutb Shahi dynasty, located near Golconda Fort in the Khair Complex, Toli Chowki, Hyderabad. This heritage building houses a magnificent collection of relics from the Qutb Shahi, Bahmani, Kakatiya, and Chalukya dynasties. Once the storehouse of the kingdom’s wealth and arms, it was converted into a museum by the Department of Archaeology and Museums in 1951 and underwent a major facelift in 2016. Today, it stands as a treasure trove of Deccan history, with cannons, stone sculptures, rare coins, and over 3,500 weapons on display.
Former Qutb Shahi treasury 3,500+ arms & weapons Ashrafi & Chani mosques inside Restored in 2016 Cl…
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