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🛕 Madhava Swamy Temple, Kollapur 16th‑century Vishnu temple | Relocated from Manchalakatta | 24 aspects of Vishnu & Dasa‑Avatars | Nagarkurnool, Telangana 🌊 Madhava Swamy Temple at Kollapur – a beautiful 16th‑century Vaishnava shrine originally located at Manchalakatta village on the left bank of the River Krishna. It was built by King Sri Surabhi Madhava Rayalu of the Jetprole Rajas (Jetprole dynasty) during the 16th century CE. Due to the submergence caused by the Srisailam Dam , the temple was carefully transplanted and rebuilt at its current location in Kollapur town, Nagarkurnool district, Telangana in the year 1989. The temple walls are adorned with exquisite sculptures depicting the 24 aspects (forms) of Lord Vishnu and the Dasa‑Avatars . Kollapur itself is known as “Telangana Mysore” for its broad, tree‑lined streets and a cluster of ancient temples, including Someshwara, Sangameshwara, and Malleshwara, some dating back to the ...

🌳 Pillalamarri (Pillala Marri): The 700‑Year‑Old Giant Banyan Tree 3‑Acre Canopy | Archaeological Museum | Zoo | Aquarium | Mahbubnagar, Telangana 📍 Pillalamarri (Pillala Marri) is a heritage site located about 4 km from Mahbubnagar city and 90 km from Hyderabad , in Mahbubnagar district, Telangana . At the heart of this site stands a 700‑year‑old giant banyan tree (Ficus benghalensis) whose branches spread over an area of 3 acres (≈12,000 sq. metres). The name “Pillalamarri” comes from Telugu: Pillalu means “children” and Marri means “banyan tree” – referring to the numerous aerial roots that look like many offshoots. From a distance, the tree appears as a small green hillock, but up close it is a massive green umbrella that can shelter over a thousand people. Beneath its canopy lies the tomb of a Muslim saint . The site also houses an archaeological museum , a small zoo , an aquarium , and a boating facility (during rainy season),...

🕉️ Umamaheshwaram Temple: The Northern Gateway to Srisailam Dual‑Colour Shivalinga | Papanasanam Spring | Sacred Grove | Nallamala Forest, Telangana 📍 Umamaheshwaram Temple (also known as Maheshwaram) is a unique Shiva temple located near Rangapur Village, Achampet Mandal, Nagarkurnool District, Telangana , perched on steep hills of the Nallamala forest . It is one of the four ancient gateways (dvaras) to Srisailam – the northern entrance. The temple is famous for its dual‑colour Shivalinga (white on one side, red on the other) and the mystical Papanasanam spring that refills instantly when water is taken out. The presiding deities are Mallikarjuna (Shiva) and Bhramaramba (Devi) . The temple is also known as Kubera Sthanam . A festival is held annually during Maha Shivaratri (February–March) . 🕉️ Dual‑Colour Shivalinga 🚪 Northern Gateway to Srisailam 💧 Papanasanam (Self‑refill...