Ammapalli Sita Rama Temple
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 Ha…
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Alvanpalli Jain Temple
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 decorat…
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Jagdevpur Varadaraju Swamy Temple
Jagdevpur Varadaraju Swamy Temple – an ancient and historic Vishnu temple located in Varadarajpur village, Jagdevpur Mandal, Siddipet district, Telangana . Built in 1356 CE , the temple is dedicated to Lord Varadaraja Swamy (a form of Vishnu). According to legend, the idol was being brought from Vishnu Kanchi (Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu) to Raygadh when the cart’s axle broke repeatedly – a divine sign that the Lord wished to reside here. The local chieftain obtained permission from the Nawab of Meda…
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Mayuri Nursery
Mayuri Nursery, located about 5 kilometers from National Highway 44 at Shankarayapalle, Jadcherla
and about 8 kilometers from the Mahbubnagar district headquarters, is fast gearing up to become one of the most sought after tourists spots in the district with world-class amenities like an amphitheatre, swimming pools and a yoga centre. Mayuri Central Nursery, located between Mahbubnagar and Jadcherla highway, is an ideal location for developing the eco-tourism project in the district. As the r…
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Nandikonda
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 rectang…
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Koyyur Jain Caves Nayanagulllu
Koyyur Jain Caves – Koyyur Village, Malharrao Mandal, Jayashankar Bhupalpally District, Telangana. Situated on a hillock on the banks of river Manair, these monolithic caves are being developed as an eco‑tourism destination.
The monolithic caves of Jain pantheon near Koyyur Village, Malharrao Mandal in the Jayashankar Bhupalpally district are set to hog the limelight with the Forest Department making efforts to incorporate the structure into its ongoing eco‑tourism programme. Situated on a …
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