Nandikonda – a small village of immense archaeological significance, located on the banks of the Krishna River in Peddavura Mandal, Nalgonda district, Telangana . Close to the majestic Nagarjuna Sagar Dam , Nandikonda was once part of the Ikshvaku Dynasty (3rd–4th century CE). The village shot into prominence after large‑scale excavations unearthed scores of ancient Buddhist structures – pillared halls, monasteries, stupas, and a fort with gates, fortifications, water trenches, and even a rectangular stadium. The relics are displayed at the Museum of the Central Archaeological Department on site. The Nagarjuna Sagar project was originally called the Nandikonda Project , and the village is a ke…

Nehru Zoological Park or Hyderabad Zoo is located in Bahadurpura, Hyderabad, Telangana, India was established October 26, 1959. It was declared open to the public on October 6, 1963. The Park extends over 380 acres, abutting the Miralam Tank on the southern side and National Highway No.:7 on the eastern boundary. It is the premier recreation spot in the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad. Nehru Zoological Park has successfully bred several endangered wild animals both indigenous and exotic, like Asiatic Lion, Royal Bengal Tiger(both normal and White), Gaur, Blackbuck, Thamin Deer, Swamp Deer, Sloth Bear, Malayan Sun Bear, Hippopotamus, Jaguar, Painted Stork, White Ibis, Grey Pelcian,…

City Museum is a museum located in Purani Haveli, Hyderabad, Telangana, India situated in the palace. The museum was inaugurated on 11 March 2012 by Nizam`s Jubilee Pavilion Trust chairman, Prince Muffakham Jah, the grandson of the last ruler of Hyderabad state Mir Osman Ali Khan. City Museum is the first of its kind in India, which focuses on the history of the city of Hyderabad, from times beyond its inception to the present day. It presents glimpses of the historical, commercial, cultural and social fabric of the beautiful city that is Hyderabad from its foundation up to the present times. A touch screen multimedia kiosk provides quick information about the origin, popular legends, places…

Sudha Cars Museum located in  Bahadurpura, Hyderabad, Telangana, India  is the first and only handmade Wacky Car museum in the World. It is the brainchild of Mr. K. Sudhakar, a Guinness World Record Holder for making the Largest Tricycle in theWorld. Mr. Sudhakar, got hooked on to this hobby right from his school days. At the age of 14 he first designed a bicycle and the very next year at the age of 15 he made his first "Easy Rider Motorbike". He tried his hands on a four-wheeler when he was studying in Intermediate II year and created a stunning, rugged looking "Dune Buggy". Known for designing cars in the shapes of computer, skating shoe, football, brinjal, car designer K…

Sri Anantha Padmanabha Swamy Temple – a revered Hindu shrine dedicated to Lord Vishnu, located amidst the lush, beautiful Ananthagiri hills in Vikarabad district, Telangana . According to the Skanda Purana , the temple was originally constructed by Rishi Markandeya in the Dwapara Yuga . The present temple structure was built by a Hyderabad Nawab after Lord Anantha Padmanabha Swamy appeared in his dreams. The temple is situated about 75 km from Hyderabad and 5 km from Vikarabad , at an elevation amidst dense forests of the Ananthagiri range. The river Musi , which flows through Hyderabad, is believed to have originated here – blessed by Lord Vishnu to provide holy water to Rishi Markandeya for hi…

Khilashapur Fort (Quileshapur / Quilla Shapur / Khila Shapur) – Khilashapur village, Raghunathpalle Mandal, Jangaon district, Telangana, India. Located approximately 5 km from Raghunathpalli Railway Station. The fort was built around 1690 CE by Sardar Sarvai Pappanna (Papadu) , a warrior‑chief who made it his capital. It features a square plan with massive bastions at the four corners, five buruzus (towers), two surviving cannons, and secret tunnels. Built by Sardar Sarvai Pappanna (Papadu) c. 1690 Square Plan – Four Corner Bastions Five Buruzus (Fortified Towers) Two Surviving Cannons Secret Tunnels for Escape Capital of Papadu’s Kingdom Recent Restoration Efforts Historical Background: Khilashapu…

Archaeology officials have identified an ancient idol Shaivite Veeragallu at a farmer’s field at Munigadapa village of Jagadevpur. It belongs to 12-13th century AD. Assistant Director of Archaeology and Museums, Telangana, P Nagaraju clarified that some locals mistook it as idol of lord Shiva, but actually it is a Veeragallu idol. “Number of such idols have been found across Telangana in the past too,” said Nagaraju. He further said that they were planning to make a visit to Munigadapa after informing the Director of Archaeology and Museums, NR Visalatchy to find out if there were any historical sites that were located at Munigadapa. The idol was found at the farm of farmer Vadde Narsimhulu …

Rare Tara (Female Buddha) Idol Discovery – Ippagudem, Station Ghanpur Mandal – a significant archaeological find in Ippagudem village, Station Ghanpur mandal, Jangaon district, Telangana . A rare black granite idol of Tara – the female Bodhisattva in Mahayana Buddhism who appears as a female Buddha in Vajrayana Buddhism – was discovered abandoned near the bund of a tank by heritage enthusiast R. Rathnakar Reddy . The idol, dating to the 8th or 9th century AD , stands 3‑ft tall and features a naked upper body with large breasts (a common description of Tara in Buddhist literature). An engraved image of Buddha is visible on the hair bun. A broken 4‑ft Buddha idol was found nearby. The discovery …

Archaeologists have discovered an ancient menhir, a memorial from the Iron Age, in Padurivarigudem in Nalgonda district of Telangana. The structure stands 11 feet high and was built as a memorial for warriors or tribal leaders in the region. Similar relics have been found in Guntur too. E. Siva Nagi Reddy and his associates uncovered the massive menhir that, according to them, dates back to 1000 BC. “Based on the information that we received from T. Saidulu, president of the local Vivekananda Youth Association, we visited the spot on Thursday and confirmed that the menhir belongs to the Megalithic period. It stands 11 feet tall, is six feet in width and goes six feet deep into the soil. The m…

Excavation at Narmeta sets back region’s history to 3,500 years Beads made of bones and used as ornaments and two conches found The ongoing excavation at Narmeta and Palamakula villages in Nanganur mandal of Siddipet district may set back the history of the region to at least 3,500 years as the excavation site belongs to Megalithic period. Burial site The Department of Archaeology and Museums has taken up excavation at Menhir burial site at Narmeta, located between Siddipet and Husnabad. Two burial sites – a Menhir and a Cairn burial –were selected for excavation. The sites were named Meg-I and Meg-II. The excavation at Meg-I was done adopting quadrangular method. This Menhir burial has doub…