SRSP Kakatiya Canal
Sri Ram Sagar Project · North Telangana · Inter‑River Basin Transfer Length 284 km · Capacity 9,700 cusecs · 36 MW hydro power · 7 districts Overview: The Kakatiya Canal, officially the SRSP Kakatiya Canal, is a major irrigation canal in Telangana. It originates from the Sriram Sagar dam (SRSP) and extends to the Lower Manair Dam (LMD) Reservoir, covering about 284 km[reference:0]. The canal feeds North Telangana, providing irrigation water and dr…
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Budhism in Telangana
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 Nirma…
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Nelakondapalli
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, …
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Pazzur
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 a…
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Peddapalli District
Head Quarters : Peddapalli Revenue divisions : 2 (Peddapalli and Manthani) Mandals : 14 Population : 795,332 Area (km2) : 4,614.74 (1,781.76 sq mi) Literacy : 65.54% Highways : SH 1 Rivers : Godavari Vehicle Registration : TS 22 Collector : Alugu Varshini
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Beechupally Anjaneya Swamy Temple
Beechupally Anjaneya Swamy Temple – a famous Hanuman temple located in Beechupally village, Itikyala Mandal, Jogulamba Gadwal district, Telangana . Situated on the banks of the Krishna River , about 30 km downstream from Jurala Project, the temple is a major pilgrimage centre. The shrine’s development was boosted by NH 44 (the national highway connecting north and south India) passing through the village, with a historic road bridge built in the 1…
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