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Dharmapuri: Ancient Buddhist Stupa & Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Temple The only shrine of Lord Yama (God of Death) in India | 3rd c. BCE relic stupa | Dakshin Kashi on Godavari Buddhist Stupa: 3rd c. BCE – 3rd c. CE | Narasimha Temple: Kakatiya-Chalukyan | Unique Yama Temple | Ramalingeswara (1000 yrs) Dharmapuri (historically Dharmapura, Dhammanvura, Dharmapuram) is a sacred village in Jagtial district, Telangana, nestled on the northern banks of the holy river Godavari . Known as Dakshin Kashi , it is a unique confluence of Buddhist and Hindu heritage. The site houses a 3rd century BCE Mahastupa – one of the earliest relic stupas in the Deccan, likely containing a Buddha relic – alongside the famous Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple , the only temple in India dedicated to Lord Yama (God of Death), the 1000-year-old Ramalingeswara Temple , and many other shrines. With literary mention...

🦏 Into the Heart of the Jungle: Kawal Safari Telangana’s 42nd Tiger Reserve | 893 km² of Wild Deccan 📍 Kawal Wildlife Sanctuary – also known as Kawal Tiger Reserve – is located in the Jannaram forests of Mancherial district, Telangana . Declared India’s 42nd tiger reserve in 2012 , it spans 893 sq. km of core area with a 1,120 sq. km buffer zone. Home to approximately 20 tigers , leopards, sloth bears, Indian bison, and over 200 bird species, Kawal offers jeep safaris, bird‑watching trails, and a true wilderness experience. The best time to visit is November to February when the weather is pleasant and wildlife sightings are at their peak. 🐅 42nd Tiger Reserve (2012) 🌳 893 km² core 🦌 20+ Tigers 🦜 200+ Bird Species 🚙 Jeep Safaris 🏡 Forest Cottages A wilderness refuge in northern Tel...

🌊 Kadam Dam | Kaddam Narayana Reddy Project (KNRP) Godavari North Canal marvel – Nirmal District, Telangana 📍 Kadam Dam (Kaddam Narayana Reddy Project) is a major irrigation structure built across the Kadam River , a tributary of Godavari, located at Kaddam Peddur, Nirmal district, Telangana . The dam lies at the confluence of Kadam River into Godavari, about 2 km from Kaddam & Peddur Bus Stand, 51 km from Nirmal, 110 km from Adilabad and 267 km from Hyderabad . Conceived in the 1940s and completed in 1965, the project transformed drought-prone lands into fertile ayacut. Today it irrigates 68,000 hectares , supports drinking water for hundreds of villages, and is integrated with Sriram Sagar Project via Saraswathi Canal. 📅 Opened: 1958 🏗️ 1949–1965 💧 68,000 ha ayacut 🌊 Godavari North Canal 📛 KNRP 🌿 Eco‑tourism spot ...

Badankurti village in Khanapur mandal of Nirmal district in Telangana State, India was explored and remnants of a Buddhist monastery were found on a small island of Godavari river near Badankurti.  Buddhism is believed to have first come to the South through through this island village in Godavari river in Telangana region where the boundaries of Adilabad, Nizamabad and Karimnagar district meet. The famous marriage of shatavahana king Hala and Srilankan princess Lilavathi is believed to be occured near Badankurti. It is also known as saptha godavari region mentioned in the ancient books. Badankurti is also famous for Dattatreya temple, which is a very rarest of its kind.it is also famous for Agricultural and milk production.It is in a very strategic location and three districts namely Adilabad, karimnagar and Nizamabad can be easily accessed from here. The Telangana Joint Action Committee (JAC) wanted the government develop a Buddhist memorial at Badankurti village in Khanapur...