Jamalapuram – Swayambhu Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple (Telangana Tirupati) – an ancient and revered hilltop temple located in Jamalapuram village, Yerrupalem mandal, Khammam district, Telangana . Known as the “Telangana Tirupati” , this shrine is dedicated to Lord Venkateswara, who is manifested here as a swayambhu (self‑manifested) idol. The temple is believed to be over 850 years old and has received patronage from Kakatiya ruler Prataparudra an…

Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple (Sthambadri / Guha Gudi), Khammam – the ancient cave temple from which the city of Khammam derives its name. Located in the heart of Khammam town, Telangana , on a hill called Stambhadri (pillar hill), this temple is believed to have existed since Tretha Yuga (traditionally over 1.6 million years). The presiding deity, Lord Narasimha, emerged from a khamba (pillar) to bless Sage Maudgalya, giving the place its o…

Lakaram Lake is a lake nestled in the calm and serene ambience of Khammam District in Telangana. It is one of the major tourist attractions in Telangana and can be a wonderful place for a family picnic. Surrounded by lush green trees and plants, the Lakaram Lake offers scenic views of the beauties of nature and several reasons to admire it. The location of the lake is very convenient as it is just 4 kilometres away from the bus stand. 15 years ag…

Puligundala tank is located in Kallur Mandal, Bhadradri Kothagudem district, Telangana, India. The scenic spot encircled by thick woods in Kallur mandal to be developed into an eco-tourism centre The eco-tourism potential of the scenic spot at Puligundala tank, encircled by thick woods in Kallur mandal, has caught the attention of the Tourism Department. Nestled in the lap of nature amid lush green surroundings and flanked by hillocks, the pictures…

Kusumanchi – Sri Ganapeshwaralayam and Mukkanteswaralayam – a pair of ancient Kakatiya-era Shiva temples located in Kusumanchi town, Khammam district, Telangana . Originally known as Krupamani during the Kakatiya period, Kusumanchi is home to two remarkable 12th–13th century temples that stand as testimony to the architectural brilliance of the Kakatiya kings. The site features one of the largest Shivalingams in Telangana (3 meters high with a 2‑…

Telangana government formulates policy to provide more jobs for youth Government of Telangana proposes to launch Telangana State Skill Mission program to skill 5 lakh unemployed youth and the students coming out of the educational institutions before 2019 an Apex Body Telangana State Skill Council (TSSC) under the Chairmanship of the Hon'ble Chief Minister to give policy direction to the Mission; and TELANGANA STATE SKILL MISSION (TSSM) to i…