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Komaram Bheem Asifabad District · Tributary of the Pranahita · Length 100 km Origin: Sirpur (U)-Kerameri hills · Discharges into Pranahita at Murliguda · Lifeline of the district Overview: Peddavagu (meaning "large stream") is a significant river in the Komaram Bheem Asifabad district of Telangana. Originating from the Sirpur (U)-Kerameri hills, it flows for about 100 km before discharging into the Pranahita River at Murliguda in Bejjur mandal. The river is the lifeline of the district,…

Buddhism in Telangana – Ancient Heartland & Modern Revival – A comprehensive guide to the rich Buddhist heritage of Telangana, which could emerge as the new address for Buddhism in India. With nearly 25+ major Buddhist sites – including Mahastupas, Viharas, and Chaityas – the region was once a thriving centre of Buddhist activity from the 5th century BCE to the 5th century CE . The cradle of Buddhism in Telangana is Badankuri village in Nirmal district , located between two Godavari rivulets,…

Nelakondapalli – Buddhist Heritage & Bhakta Ramadasu’s Birthplace – a historic town and mandal headquarters in Khammam district, Telangana , located just 21 km from Khammam city . This ancient site is encircled by a mud fortification wall covering 100 acres , dating back to the 3rd–4th centuries CE. Excavations by archaeologists have unearthed a Mahastupa, foundations of viharas, cisterns, wells, terracotta idols, a bronze idol of Lord Buddha, and a miniature limestone stupa . Nelakondapalli is…

The archaeology officials excavating the early historic site located between Pazzur-Yarragaddagudem villages in  Tipparthy Mandal, Nalgonda District in Telangana State   and unearthed one copper and two lead coins probably belonging to Satavahana and post-Satavahana period. The coins belonged to Mahatalavara, feudal lords who ruled parts of Telangana under Satavahana “Mahatalavara, a feudatory family that ruled parts of Telangana under Satavahana and also during post-Satavahana period, had minted …

The Sri Komaram Bheem Project is a Medium Reservoir has been built across Peddavagu River, a tributary of the Pranahita River. It is located at Ada village, Asifabad Mandal, Adilabad District, Telangana. The project named after Komaram Bheem (22 October 1901 – 19 October 1940), was a tribal leader who fought against the Asaf Jahi Dynasty for the liberation of Hyderabad State. Komaram Bheem openly fought against the ruling Nizam government in a guerrilla campaign. He defied courts, laws, and any…

Cave Temples of Komaram Bheem Asifabad District (Jangubai, Bhuyari Pochamma & Siddheshwara) – three mystical cave shrines nestled in the hilly, forested wilderness of northern Telangana. Located in Komaram Bheem Asifabad district (formerly part of Adilabad), these temples are sacred to the Adivasi (tribal) communities – the Gonds, Pardhans, Kolams, and other aboriginal groups. The shrines are not only places of worship but also centres of tribal culture, ethnicity, and nature worship. The l…