Sri Ranganayaka Swamy Temple
December 26, 2016 ·
Sri Ranganayaka Swamy Temple, Srirangapur (Wanaparthy) – a splendid 18th‑century Vaishnava temple located on a picturesque island formed by the Ratna Pushkarini lake in Srirangapur village, Pebbair Mandal, Wanaparthy district, Telangana . Built by the Rajas of Wanaparthy Samsthanam in the 18th century AD, the temple reflects classical Vijayanagara architecture with tall gopurams, numerous pillared mandapas, and lush green surroundings. According to legend, the great Vijayanagara emperor Sri Kris…
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SRSP Lakshmi / Laxmi Canal
December 22, 2016 ·
Lakshmi / Laxmi Canal with a total length of 3.5 km from SRSP (Sri Ram Sagar Project) reservoir to Peddavagu is used to irrigate 8,849 ha ( 21, 866 acres ) of ayacut with a head discharge of 14.12 Cumecs (500 Cusecs) in Nizamabad District Nizamabad
Sri Ram Sagar Reservoir - Kothapally - Renjarla - Peddavagu (Shetpalle)
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SRSP Saraswati Canal
December 22, 2016 ·
Sri Ram Sagar Project · Nizamabad · Nirmal · Telangana Total length 144 km · 79,000 acres irrigated · 10 TMC pumped from Yellampalli Barrage Overview: The Saraswati Canal is a major irrigation canal that forms part of the Sri Ram Sagar Project (SRSP) in Telangana. With a total length of 144 kilometres, it originates from the Sri Ram Sagar reservoir and extends to the Kaddam Narayna Reddy Reservoir in Nirmal district. The canal provides irrigation to 79,000 acres of ayacut across Nizamabad and Nir…
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SRSP Flood Flow Canal
December 22, 2016 ·
SRSP Flood Flow Canal is a 130 km long gravity canal from Sriram Sagar Project, Sangam Village,
Nizamabad District to Mid Manair Dam, Manwada Village, Karimnagar District, Telangana.
This Canal initiated as part of Sriram Sagar stage-II in which the foundation stone was laid by the former Prime Minister P. V. Narasimha Rao in 1991. With this Canal the surplus water from Sriram Sagar Project can be taken into Mid Manair Dam to utilize another 25 tmcft and also it can be used to fill the Lower M…
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SRSP Kakatiya Canal
December 22, 2016 ·
Sri Ram Sagar Project · North Telangana · Inter‑River Basin Transfer Length 284 km · Capacity 9,700 cusecs · 36 MW hydro power · 7 districts Overview: The Kakatiya Canal, officially the SRSP Kakatiya Canal, is a major irrigation canal in Telangana. It originates from the Sriram Sagar dam (SRSP) and extends to the Lower Manair Dam (LMD) Reservoir, covering about 284 km[reference:0]. The canal feeds North Telangana, providing irrigation water and drinking water for major cities. It is an inter‑rive…
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Asifabad Peddavagu River
December 21, 2016 ·
Komaram Bheem Asifabad District · Tributary of the Pranahita · Length 100 km Origin: Sirpur (U)-Kerameri hills · Discharges into Pranahita at Murliguda · Lifeline of the district Overview: Peddavagu (meaning "large stream") is a significant river in the Komaram Bheem Asifabad district of Telangana. Originating from the Sirpur (U)-Kerameri hills, it flows for about 100 km before discharging into the Pranahita River at Murliguda in Bejjur mandal. The river is the lifeline of the district,…
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Budhism in Telangana
December 18, 2016 ·
Buddhism in Telangana – Ancient Heartland & Modern Revival – A comprehensive guide to the rich Buddhist heritage of Telangana, which could emerge as the new address for Buddhism in India. With nearly 25+ major Buddhist sites – including Mahastupas, Viharas, and Chaityas – the region was once a thriving centre of Buddhist activity from the 5th century BCE to the 5th century CE . The cradle of Buddhism in Telangana is Badankuri village in Nirmal district , located between two Godavari rivulets,…
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