Photo: Times of India Warangal Fort (also known as Orugallu or Ekasilanagaram) is located in present-day Warangal district, Telangana. The fort complex spans 19 kilometers between Warangal and Hanamkonda. It was the capital of the Kakatiya Dynasty (c. 1170–1323 CE) and is renowned for its four Keerthi Thoranas , triple fortification system, and innovative sandbox foundation . The site is on the UNESCO Tentative List. Orugallu / Ekasilanagaram Capital of Kakatiya Dynasty Triple Fortification Walls 4 Keerthi Thoranas Kush Mahal Emblem of Telangana Early History: Warangal Fort, known as Orugallu or Ekasilanagaram ("city of a single stone"), rose to prominence when it became the capital of…

Komuravelli Mallanna Temple – located in Komuravelli village, Cherial Mandal, Siddipet district, Telangana , perched on the Indrakeeladri hillock about 85 km from Hyderabad on SH-1 Rajiv Rahadari . This ancient cave temple is dedicated to Lord Mallikarjuna Swamy (Mallanna) , a fierce incarnation of Lord Shiva, worshipped alongside his consorts Golla Kethamma and Goddess Medalamma (Parvati) . The temple is especially revered by the Kuruma and Yadava (Golla) communities , and lakhs of devotees congregate during the annual Brahmotsavam beginning on Makara Sankranti . 500-year-old Clay Idol Mallanna (Shiva/Khandoba) Golla Kethamma & Medalamma Oggu Katha & Patnam Ritual Pedda Patnam on Maha Shivar…

Wargal Saraswati Temple (Sri Vidya Saraswati Temple) – a rare and revered Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, the deity of knowledge, music, and arts. Located on a scenic hillock near Wargal village, Siddipet district, Telangana , this temple is one of the few Saraswati shrines in the state. Maintained by the Kanchi Shankar Mutt , the temple complex was established through the dedicated efforts of Yayavaram Chandrashekhara Sharma , a scholar and ardent devotee of Goddess Saraswati. The hillock also houses several other shrines – Sri Lakshmi Ganapathi, Lord Shanishchara, Lord Shiva, and remnants of ancient Vaishnava temples. The temple is famous for akshara abyasam (learning ceremony) …

Koyyur Jain Caves – Koyyur Village, Malharrao Mandal, Jayashankar Bhupalpally District, Telangana. Situated on a hillock on the banks of river Manair, these monolithic caves are being developed as an eco‑tourism destination. Hewn in solid sandstone precipice, the caves testify the prevalence of Jainism in these parts during ancient times. Though the caves were found long ago, they remained uncared for. With an intention to draw public attention to these caves, Bhupalpally Forest Department officials are planning to lay pathways to ensure better connectivity to the caves called locally as Nayanagulllu . 6 Chambers Verandah + Antharala + Garbhalaya Sandstone Rock‑cut Jataka Mural Painting Tirthank…

Adavisomanapally Caves , also known as the Rock Cut Cave Temples of Adavi Somanapalli , are a hidden gem of ancient rock‑cut architecture located deep inside a forest on a hillock near Adavi Somanapalli village, Malhar Rao Mandal, Bhupalapally district, Telangana . Dating back to the 5th–6th century CE , these four rock‑cut cave temples face west on the banks of the Manair River. They were originally Jain caves later converted into Shiva shrines. The caves feature traces of ancient murals in black, red, blue, and yellow – reminiscent of the Ajanta style – depicting dancers, courtesans, archers, horse‑drawn chariots, and royal figures. Accessible only by a 4 km jungle trek from Thadicherla (off …