Mian Mishk Masjid – a splendid 17th-century Qutb Shahi mosque located on Karvan Road, Puranapul, Charminar Mandal, Hyderabad district, Telangana. Built in 1678 CE during the reign of Abdullah Qutb Shah, the mosque was commissioned by Mian Mishk , an Abyssinian slave who rose to become a noble, secretary to the king, and commander of the Carnatic troops. The mosque is known for its unique Qutb Shahi architecture, a large courtyard lined with traveller chambers, a garam hamam (hot bath) for ritual purification, and inscriptions bearing royal farmans (edicts). Listed among the 137 heritage monuments of the Hyderabad Urban Development Authority, it is a cherished place of worship for Hyderabad’s…

Kulsum Begum Masjid (Badi Masjid / Kulsumpura Masjid / Jama Masjid Karwan) – a magnificent 17th-century Qutb Shahi mosque located in Kulsumpura, Asifnagar Mandal, Hyderabad . Built during the reign of Sultan Mohammad Qutb Shah (1612–1626 CE) by his daughter Kulsum Begum using her Mehr (mandatory bridal gift), the mosque stands on a raised square platform. Its beautiful minarets, exuberant stucco ornamentation, and a grand courtyard with a fountain, well (hamam), elevated sarcophagus, and surrounding caravan serai make it a fine example of Qutb Shahi architecture. Locally known as Badi Masjid (the big mosque), it is situated about 4 km from Charminar via Karwan Road. Despite its heritage stat…

Badshahi Ashurkhana (Badshahi Ashoorkhana / Alawa-E-Sartouq Mubarak) – a magnificent Shia Muslim congregation hall for Muharram mourning, located near Charminar in Hyderabad, Telangana . Originally built as Dar-ul-Shifa (hospital) by Mohammed Quli Qutb Shah in 1591 (the same year as Charminar and Mecca Masjid), it was converted into an ashoorkhana in 1594 after the king installed a holy relic (tauq) into an Alam. The building’s interior walls are covered with brilliant haft‑rang (seven‑colour) enamel tile mosaics completed in 1611 under Abdullah Qutb Shah – described by art historians George Michell and Mark Zebrowski as “one of the most original decorative schemes of its kind anywhere in th…

Saidani Ma Tomb, also spelt Saidani Maa Tomb, is a tomb located near Hussain Sagar, Hyderabad, Telangana State, India. The tomb of Saidanima was built for his mother by Sardar Abdul Haq, who also bore the title Diler Jang (1853–1896). He was originally from the Bombay Province (run by the British crown) and rose to prominence in the erstwhile state of Hyderabad, in the late nineteenth century. Jang became the princely state’s home secretary and then changed course to become the director of the Nizam’s State Railways in 1885. It is somewhat in isolation from most historical monuments and is a landmark monument which often goes unnoticed unless one stops for a few seconds and notices his/her su…

Zafar Baoli stepwell is located inside Khammam Fort built by Kakatiya rulers in 950 AD . Khammam Municipal Corporation which in along with the district administration and archaeology department is restoring the 13th Century Zafar Baoli or stepwell in Telangana. The officials want to make this well located inside the Khammam Fort a tourist attraction without affecting the original structure and design. Neglect over a period of time has damaged this historic place and made it dirty. Once a source of drinking water, the well turned into a dumping ground as the locals dumped garbage in it. The well measuring 60 feet in length, 20 in width and 60 in depth was constructed by the Kakatiya rulers and…

The Lifeline of Bhupalpally District Morancha Vagu is a 45 km long stream that originates from the Bhupalpally Forest Area in Jayashankar Bhupalpally District, Telangana, and eventually joins the Maner River near Kalvapalle . Tributaries of Morancha Vagu Morancha Vagu is fed by several small tributaries, which help sustain the local agriculture and villages along its course: Medi Vagu: Originates from Ramappa Lake and joins Morancha Vagu near Palampet, Mulugu District . Poddaru Vagu: Originates from Ghanapuram Lake and joins Morancha Vagu near Ghanapur, Mulugu District . Importance of Morancha Vagu Supports agriculture and irrigation for surrounding villages. Maintains groundwater levels and local eco…

August 6, 2023 : Folk singer, activist Gummadi Vittal Rao aka Gaddar dies at 77 due to ill health. August 6, 1969 – Telangana agitation that took place in Secunderabad market area, near Rajeshwar talkies, a student named Rabindranath was killed following which the TPS called for a bandh on August 7 in Secunderabad area. August 6, 1945 : Hiroshima Day: Hiroshima was torn apart by the US atomic bomb attack, in which about 1,40,000 people died by the end of the year.

August 5, 1948 : Government troops and Razakars clashed near the village of Yelsangi on August 5, 1948, resulting in the deaths of 25 Razakars.  https://uca.edu/politicalscience/home/research-projects/dadm-project/asiapacific-region/indiahyderabad-1947-1949/ August 5, 2019 , the Home Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Amit Shah announced to revoke the Article 370 which gave 'special' status to the Jammu & Kashmir region. Shah announced that the state will be reorganised geographically. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/article-370 August 5, 2020:  The temple construction officially started again after a Bhumi pujan ceremony on 5 August 2020. Three-day long Vedic r…

Jampanna Vagu, also called Sampangi Vagu or Laknavaram River, is a sacred river in Mulugu, Telangana, tied to Sammakka-Sarakka legends. Origin / Start: Bhupalpally Forest Range End / Confluence: Godavari River near Eturnagaram, Mulugu District Length: Around 80 km Historical and Cultural Significance Jampanna Vagu is named after Jampanna , son of tribal goddess Sammakka , who died fighting the Kakatiya army. Tribals believe a holy dip in the river honors their gods’ sacrifices and instills courage. The Jampanna Vagu Bridge spans the stream. Tribal Legend Legend says tribal leaders found Sammakka, a newborn girl surrounded by light, and raised her. She married Pagididda Raju, Koya chief, and had th…

Jagannath Temple, Hyderabad – a magnificent replica of the famous Puri Jagannath Temple, located in the heart of Banjara Hills, Road No. 12, Hyderabad, Telangana . Built by the Odia community under the Kalinga Cultural Trust and consecrated in March 2009, this temple is dedicated to Lord Jagannath (Lord of the Universe) , along with Balabhadra and Subhadra. Spread over 2,500 sq yards, the temple features the same architectural elements as the Puri shrine: Vimana (sanctum), Mukhashala , Nata Mandir (dancing hall), and Bhoga Mandap . Intricate stone carvings, a 72‑ft main tower, upa‑devalayams (Lord Ganesh, Kasi Viswanath, Maa Vimala, Maa Laxmi, Anjaneya Swamy, Navagrahas), and a unique Light &am…