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 ge…

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. …

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 …

Heritage Jail Museum also known as Jail Museum and Sangareddy District Jail is located in Sangareddy, Sangareddy district of Indian state Telangana, India is a colonial-era jail, now converted into a museum.  Sangareddy district jail constructed in the year 1796 A.D, during the Prime Ministership of Salar Jung I is one of the oldest jails in South India. This prison is spread across an area of 3 acres and 10 guntas. There are ten barracks in this Heritage jail building which boasts of great hist…

Origin : Gaurwadi in Balaghat Hills,  Ahemednagar District, Maharashtra State, India. Elevation : 823 metres (2,700 ft) Length : 724 km (450 mi) Drainage : 30,844 km2 (11,909 sq mi) Outflow : Godavari River States : Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana. Length in Telangana : Around 290 km Start : Goudgaon (Janwada) village, Nagalgidda Mandal, Narayankhed revenue division of Sangareddy district in Telangana, India. End : Kandakurthy village, Renjal Mandal, Nizamabad district Districts : Sangareddy, Medak, …

Komaram Bheem memorial, Smriti Vanam and a Museum is located in Jodeghat, Kerameri Mandal, Komaram Bheem Asifabad District, Telangana, India. Bears witness to the culture of the indigenous people that live there. Legend has it that it was the same hillock where Kumram Bheem and his associates died fighting with the Nizam’s forces. This Kumram Bheem Memorial is a modern architectural structure inaugurated in October 2016. The museum exhibits photographs and paintings that show the day-to-day life…

Bidriware is a renowned metal handicraft that derives its name from Bidar, presently in Karnataka. It was believed to have originated in 14th century AD during the reign of Bahamani Sultans. The term 'Bidriware' therefore represents the manufacture of a unique metalware that is named after the region of Bidar. The Bahamani sultans had ruled Bidar in the 14th–15th centuries. Bidriware was first practised in ancient Persia and then it was brought to India by Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti’s fol…