Padmakshi Temple
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…
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Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary
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…
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Bhadrakali Temple
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…
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Pakhal Lake
Pakhal Lake is situated amidst unspoiled forest in Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary near Pakhalashoknagar Village, Khanapur Mandal, Warangal District, Telangana . Built in 1213 CE during the Kakatiya dynasty, it is one of the oldest surviving dam structures in Telangana. The lake spans 30 square kilometres with a water spread area of nearly 13 square miles , making it the third largest artificial lake in Telangana after Nagarjuna Sagar and Osman Sagar. The lake is a key node in the historic "chain …
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Warangal Fort
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 Ku…
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