Sarangpur Hanuman Temple – a serene hilltop shrine dedicated to Lord Hanuman, located in Sarangpur village, about 8 km from Nizamabad town , Telangana. The murti of Hanuman is carved out of a large rock atop a picturesque hill, with the temple built around it. According to folk traditions, the temple was founded by the renowned 17th‑century saint Samarth Ramdas , the guru of Maratha ruler Shivaji and a great devotee of Lord Hanuman and Lord Sri Ram. The temple premises sprawl over 1,400 acres of tranquil, forested hillocks, making it a perfect destination for both spiritual seekers and nature lovers. Rock‑carved Hanuman murti Founded by Samarth Ramdas (17th c.) 1,400 acres temple grounds 8 km fr…

Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, Jankampet – an ancient hilltop shrine dedicated to Lord Narasimha (the man‑lion incarnation of Lord Vishnu), located in Jankampet village, Nizamabad district, Telangana . The temple features a pillared hall ( mandapa ) and a garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum). It is especially famous for the Ashtamukhi Pushkarini (octagonal sacred pond) at the top of the hill, shaped with eight sides. Constructed during the Rashtrakuta period and later renovated by the Western Chalukyas, Kakatiyas, and subsequent rulers, the temple draws thousands of pilgrims – particularly on Shaniwar Amavasya (Saturday new moon) , when devotees bathe in the koneru to ward off Shani Dosha (Satu…

Mesolithic cave paintings found in Thaatimattayya hills of Buggagattu forest in Mancherial district of Telangana State. Historian Dr Dyavanapalli Satyanarayana has claimed that he explored the site in the Buggagattu forest area with the help of the local Naikpod tribes. He said cave paintings at Thaatimattayya are dated to be 13,000 years B.P. According to Satyanarayana, he came across the ten types of paintings drawn in five colours. Dr Satyanarayana said ‘even today families of Naikpod worship the ‘Thaatimatayyah’ or Thaadu which means palm tree. One of the most striking features of the cave paintings is the drawings of perfect circles.  It seems that the prehistoric artist had used geom…

Surendrapuri is a museum located in Yadadri Bhvanigiri district. This is a unique one-stop destination where you can see epitome of cultural, artistic and sculptural excellence. Kunda Satyanarayana Kaladhamam, one-of-its-kind mythological theme park. The other major attractions of this place are Nagakoti (101-feet Shiva Linga) and a temple of Panchamukhi Hanuman with Panchmukha Shiva and Lord Venketaswara.  A 60-feet double-sided Panchamukhi Hanuman and Shiva statue at the entrance catches the attention of visitors. A unique Navgraha Temple places different navagrahas in the relative positions. Astounding Vedic knowledge has been put into building this temple. KUNDA SATYANARAYANA KALADHAMAM …

Ammapalli Sita Ramachandraswamy Devasthanam – a unique and ancient Rama temple located in Ammapalli village near Shamshabad, Rangareddy district, Telangana . Believed to have been built by the Vengi (Eastern Kalyani Chalukya) kings in the 13th century , this temple is famous for its seven‑story gali gopuram (80 ft tall) that incorporates Rajasthani architectural elements. The sanctum holds the idols of Sita, Rama, and Lakshmana carved from a single stone – a rare feature. Uniquely, there is no Hanuman inside the sanctum ; instead, Hanuman stands at the base of the dhwaja stambha (flag post) , facing the temple, waiting for the Lord’s instructions. The temple also has two flag posts , a sprawling…

Alvanpalli Jain Temple (Gollathagudi / Gollatha Gullu) – an exceptionally rare brick‑built Jain temple located in Alvanpalli (Gollathagudi) village, Jadcherla Mandal, Mahabubnagar district, Telangana . Dating to the 7th–8th century CE , this is the only surviving brick temple of the Jain faith in India. It is one of only two ancient brick structures remaining in the country – the other being the Gupta‑era Hindu temple at Bhitargaon, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. The temple features unique stucco decorations in the lime‑plastic art tradition of the Amaravati school . Unfortunately, it lies in ruins, having been damaged around the 18th century and left exposed to natural calamities. Valuable Jain sculp…