Telangana shows the way in restoring village tanks. The Mission Kakatiya programme is all set to go national. Niti Aayog, the central body that replaced the Planning Commission, is expected to push for the adoption of the Telangana government's programme of rejuvenating small and medium irrigation and village tanks in other states. A silent transformation is taking place across rural Telangana as the country’s newest state has emerged as a rol…

Ibrahimpur village located in Siddipet Mandal and District transformed into a model village for sustainable development. It all started with a genuine endeavour by the villagers to transform their village as a model village. From becoming outside defecation-free to implementing clean and green initiatives and continuing with their collective spirit, the villagers have now attained such a high point where not only Telangana, but entire India is …

Makar Sankranti marks the sun’s entry into Capricorn (Makara rashi), a rare solar‑fixed festival in the Hindu calendar falling on 14/15 January. Unlike lunar celebrations, Sankranti’s stability arises from the sidereal zodiac, creating a unique temporal anchor for harvest rites. This study examines the astronomical foundations, four‑day agrarian cycle (Bhogi, Sankranti, Kanuma, Mukkanuma), and symbolic technologies — from sesame‑jaggery…

📍 Kalabgur Temple (Sri Kasi Vishweshwara Temple) is located in Kalpagooru (Kalabgur) village , near the Manjeera Barrage , about 4 km from Sangareddy town in Sangareddy district, Telangana . The temple dates back to the 11th century AD and was built during the Kakatiya dynasty . It is a Trikootaalayamu – a triple shrine complex housing three deities: Sri Kasi Vishweshwara (Shiva) in the southern sanctum, Sri Venugopala Swamy (Krishna) …

Peddamma Temple (Sri Peddamma Thalli / Kanaka Durga Temple) – a revered roadside shrine dedicated to Goddess Durga (Peddamma Thalli), located in K.P. Jagannadhapuram Village, Palvancha Mandal, Bhadradri Kothagudem district, Telangana . This sacred temple sits on NH 30 (Khammam–Bhadrachalam highway) , about 4.5 km from Palvancha bus stand and 80 km from Khammam town . The temple comes alive during October–November (Dasara / Vasant Navaratri) , attrac…

Sri Ranganayaka Swamy Temple, Srirangapur (Wanaparthy) – a splendid 18th‑century Vaishnava temple located on a picturesque island formed by the Ratna Pushkarini lake in Srirangapur village, Pebbair Mandal, Wanaparthy district, Telangana . Built by the Rajas of Wanaparthy Samsthanam in the 18th century AD, the temple reflects classical Vijayanagara architecture with tall gopurams, numerous pillared mandapas, and lush green surroundings. According …

Lakshmi / Laxmi Canal with a total length of 3.5 km from SRSP (Sri Ram Sagar Project) reservoir to Peddavagu is used to irrigate 8,849 ha ( 21, 866 acres ) of ayacut with a head discharge of 14.12 Cumecs (500 Cusecs) in Nizamabad District Nizamabad Sri Ram Sagar Reservoir - Kothapally - Renjarla - Peddavagu (Shetpalle)