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Phanigiri: The Final Records of the Ikshvakus Dynasty: Ikshvaku | Location: Tirumalagiri, Suryapet I. The 3rd Century Foundation Source: Indian Archaeology 2010-2011 (Page 117) Excavations at Phanigiri (historically known as Dharmachakrapuram ) have yielded a fragmentary Prakrit record in Brahmi characters. Dating to the reign of Chamtamula Maharaja , the text mentions Siritagissa and concludes with the date: divasam 6 (Day 6). II. Administration and Sacred Works A limestone slab found at the site refers to the Navakaammika (Superintendent of Works). This official oversaw the construction of the Stupa and monastic structures on the "Hill of the Snake Hood." While historically part of Nalgonda, the site is now situated in the Tirumalagiri Mandal of the modern Suryapet District , Telangana. ...

Kakatiya Canal is a major canal in the Telangana State in India. Its full name is SRSP Kakatiya Canalas the canal originates from the Sriram Sagar dam to  to the Lower Manair Dam (LMD) Reservoir to Khammam Reservoir It feeds North Telangana by passing through the region for irrigation and as well as drinking water for major cities. Kakatiya Canal is about 284 km long with 9,700 cusecs flow capacity and passing through Nizamabad,  Jagtia, Karimnagar, Warangal, Hanumakonda, Mahabubabad. Suryapeta and Bhadradri Kothagudem Districts will benefited by inflow of Kakatiya Canal to Musi River. This canal is an inter river basin transfer link by feeding Godavari River water to Krishna river basin in Warangal and Khammam districts. 4 Units of 9 MW each to generate 36 MW have also been set up to harness the water head before feeding water in to the canal. Located at Km.146.00 of Kakatiya Canal on Manair River near Karimnagar is a balancing reservoir. Nizamab...

Head Quarters        : Suryapet Revenue divisions    : 2 (Suryapet and Kodad ) Mandals              : 23 Population           : 10,99,560 Area                 : 3,374.41 km2 (1,302.87 sq mi) Literacy             : 64.11 Rivers               : Musi Highways             : NH 65, NH 365, NH 365 A, SH 42 Vehicle Registration : TS 29

The Pillalamarri Temple of Suryapet (Telangana state) is dated back to almost 1000 years and is considered to be one of the oldest ancient temples. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, it is located in Pillalamarri village in the Suryapet town. Historically significant as the gateway of Telangana, Suryapet town is located on the National Highway 9 between Hyderabad and Vijaywada. In addition to the Pillalamarri temple, the village also houses several other ancient temples built during the Kakatiya period. This helps to enhance the historical and religious value of the village.