Photo: Wikimedia Commons Pamulaparti Venkata Narasimha Rao (28 June 1921 – 23 December 2004) – the 10th Prime Minister of India (1991–1996), widely regarded as one of the principal architects of India's economic reforms and remembered by many admirers as "Modern India's Chanakya" . Born in Laknepalli village in the present-day Warangal district of Telangana, and raised in Vangara village (historically in Karimnagar district, now Hanamkonda district) after being adopted at the a…

Padmakshi Temple is dedicated to Goddess Padmakshi, who is fondly referred as 'Amma' or 'Mother' . She is the consort of Lord Shiva. The shrine is located atop a Gutta (hill) in Hanamkonda, near Warangal, Telangana. The present shrine is believed to have been built during the 12th century by the Kakatiya rulers . The deity is also referred to as Padmakshamma . The pond at the foot of the Padmakshi hillock is considered sacred. The temple is one of the oldest temples in the city and…

Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary , established in 1952 , is located near Pakhalashoknagar Village, Khanapur Mandal, Warangal District, Telangana . Located by the boundary of Pakhal Lake / Cheruvu , the sanctuary derives its name from the historic lake. The sanctuary covers an area of 879.30 square kilometres and is recognized as a Key Biodiversity Area (KBA) of international significance. The lake itself was constructed in 1213 AD by Jagadala Mummadi, son of Bayyana Nayaka, Minister of the Kakatiya King G…

Bhadrakali Temple is a significant Devi temple located on a hilltop between the twin cities of Hanamkonda and Warangal in Telangana . The temple is held in high esteem by devotees of Goddess Bhadrakali, popularly called the 'Grant Mother Goddess' . Built in 625 AD by Chalukya King Pulakesi II , the temple features a square-shaped stone image of the goddess (2.7 x 2.7 metres) with eight hands holding various weapons . The deity is worshipped in the rare Tripura Sundari form, combining the fi…