📍 Manjira Wildlife Sanctuary (also known as Manjeera Wildlife Sanctuary) is a protected wetland ecosystem located along the Manjira River in Sangareddy district, Telangana , about 50 km from Hyderabad . Established in June 1978 , it spans 20 sq. km and is one of the most important bird sanctuaries in South India.[reference:0] Originally declared a crocodile sanctuary to protect the vulnerable mugger crocodile , today it is home to over 250 bird species , freshwater turtles, otters, and a thriving crocodile population of 400–600 individuals.[reference:1][reference:2] The sanctuary features nine small islands (Puttigadda, Bapangadda, Sangamadda, Karnamgadda, etc.) that serve as nesti…

📍 Kalabgur Temple (Sri Kasi Vishweshwara Temple) is located in Kalpagooru (Kalabgur) village , near the Manjeera Barrage , about 4 km from Sangareddy town in Sangareddy district, Telangana . The temple dates back to the 11th century AD and was built during the Kakatiya dynasty . It is a Trikootaalayamu – a triple shrine complex housing three deities: Sri Kasi Vishweshwara (Shiva) in the southern sanctum, Sri Venugopala Swamy (Krishna) in the northern sanctum, and Sri Anantha Padmanabha Swamy (Vishnu) in the western sanctum. The temple is known for its unique architectural style reminiscent of the Thousand Pillar Temple in Warangal . A fascinating legend states that the temple was b…