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Balmuri Kondal Rayudu

Balmuri Kondal Rayudu and his acolyte/lieutenant Bhogam Sani had been from Manal fort in Karimnagar where they lived between AD 1690 and 1720, ultimately ruling surrounding regions for around 27 years.

They had been resentful of the Mughal empire’s rule and had declared a war against Aurangzeb, who was alive till 1707, and even captured several forts, such as Induru Fort in Nizamabad, from the empire’s control. Belonging to the Velama community, they had wished to protect the local culture and traditions and were afraid that Muslim rule would jeopardise it.

They ruled these areas up until, in 1720, they were defeated by the Nizam, who had declared independence from the Mughal empire, in Pallikonda near present-day Bheemghal town. They had lost their lives and their ‘tale of sacrifice’ has been a part of oral tradition in the area ever since.

After the two men passed away, their bravery went on to inspire other rulers in nearby areas. Seelam Janaki Bai, the only woman ruler of the Sirnapally dynasty in Nizamabad, installed idols of these leaders in her fort. Since then, Rayudu and Sani became inspirational figures with a demigod status.

Centuries passed but the two men remained revered as minor deities. However, things changed in 1953 when Nizamabad town was battered by floods and plagues of Cholera. The town’s people got together and formed a committee consisting of people from all castes. They called it the Sarvasamaj Committee.

They decided to pray to the nine gods of the town and added two more - Balmuri Kondal Rayudu and Bhogam Sani. The committee overlooks the Urapandaga festival in which the idols of these gods, which are freshly made each year, are prayed to. Thriveni revealed these details at a programme held by the Sarvasamaj Committee on Sunday during the Urapandaga celebrations.

https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2018/jul/31/how-nizamabad-people-turned-two-men-into-gods-1850983.html

Haihaya Chiefs

Heheya Kingdom (also known as Haihaya, Haiheya, Heiheya, etc.) is one of the kingdoms ruled by Chandravanshi (Yadava) kings in central and western India. The Puranas style the Haihayas as the first ruling dynasty of Avanti.

Mahishmati was an ancient city and the capital of Haihayas in the present-day central India on the banks of Narmada River, although its exact location is uncertain.

A number of early medieval dynasties, which include the Kalachuris and the Mushakavamsha Mushika Kingdom of Kerala, claimed their descent from the Haihayas.

Kartavirya Arjuna

Niladhwaja in Mahismati

Suradeva of Ratanpur conquered Telingana

Haihayas were subdued in the seventh century by Vinayaditya, the Western Chalukya king Vinayaditya, and Mahishmati was incorporated in his kingdom. The Haihaya chiefs then served as governors under the Chalukyas.

Aralu Branch(Sedam, Chitpur in Kalaburagi district in Karnataka)

Aralu 300 region

Chanda, Nimba, Allapuli, Chanda bhupalaka II, Ayyana, Muvadi ganda, Revarasa

1038 AD - 1054 AD: Revarasa

Wife : Maliyabbarasi

1042 AD : One of them , belonging to Yewur and dated 1042 , states that he was the subordinate of Jayasimha II and that he was the son of Chanda .

24 Dec 1054 AD : Kembhavi Inscription Chanda, Nimba, Allapuli, Chanda bhupalaka II, Ayyana, Muvadi ganda, Revarasa

1035 AD - 1058 AD : Anemarasa I or Yanemarasa I

1035 - 1038 : Kanduru Anemarasa : Record from Mallesvaram Saka 955 and Saka 960

1058 AD An inscription found at Nagai in Gulbarga dated 1058 AD, Ayyarasa of Haihaya family was ruling Kandurnadu under Somesvara I.

1058 AD - 1071 AD Bacharasa
Queen Kalabbarasi
Bacharasa issued an inscription in his own name- without mentioning his overlords , the Chalukyas of Kalyana . This inscription from Ingalgi in Chitpur has a date corresponding to 1071 A.D.

1096 AD - 1104 AD : Anemarasa II or Yanemarasa II

Mahamandelesvara Anemarasa was the successor of Bacharasa. He appears in 1096 AD as the subordinate of Chalukya Vikramaditya VI

Kammaravadi Inscription, the reign of Tribhuvanamalla (Vikramditya VI) mentions Yanemarasa of the Haihaya Vamsa with the title of ' Lord of Mahishmati ' . He was ruling in 1104 A.D. , the territory in the neighbourhood of Kammaravadi in the old Hyderabad State

Sankarasa

Bijjarasa II (Son Lokaditya)
Lokadityarasa (Bijja ankakara)

1129 AD : Mallidevarasa

As per Hirebudanur inscription, ruling Mahishmati

1142 AD : Rayaparaja

25th June 1142 AD : Peddavuru, Nalgonda.
This inscription is in Telugu prose and dated Saka 1064, Dundubhi Ashadha Sukla 1, Thursday (A.D. 1142, June 25). It records a grant of two mattars of land to the god Kamisvara of the village Uriya (Peddavuru) for the daily worship etc., by Mahamandalesvara Rayapa Raju of the Haihaya dynasty. The donor is attributed with all the prasasti commonly met with in the epigraphs of the Haihaya dynasty.

2nd July 1142 AD : This inscription is set up in front of Vishnu Kameswara temple. The inscription begins with the usual prasasti of the Haihaya kings and introduces Mahamandalesvara Rayaparaja who is stated to have made a gift of sixty puttis and two marturs vritti for the worship and offerings to the god Kamesvaradeva of Uriya in Gidvaka of the kings of his family.

1158 AD : Anemarasa III younger brother of lokaditya

Anemarasa II succeeded Lokaditya and he was a Mahamandaleshvara under Chalukya king Taila II in 1158 AD

Sons Bijjarasa, Yecharasa

ViraBijjarasa (Bijjarasa III,Anegadeva) (1209, 1221AD)(Queen Slriyadevi)
Yecharasa (Son Kacharasa)
Kacharasa (1212AD)

Suriyaraja
Battuvariguda, Miryalaguda Taluk. : Haihaya Chiefs
This inscription is on a slab in front of the Kameswara temple. The inscription begins with the prasasti of the Haihayas and seems to record the gift of some gold gadyas to the god of Uriya (i.e. Pedda uru) by Suriyaraja. Other details are not known and the last portion is unintelligible.

The Gonas or Konas (1190 AD - 1294 AD), of Haihaya descent, are the feudatories of Kakatiyas.

A Kona Rajendra choda Vennachodaya bearing the Kona Haihaya prasasti and his wife Nimmale Devi, daughter of Premkanti Virappa Reddi are mentioned in a record from Draksharama dated A.D. 1237. Vennachoda’s relationship to the main line is not known. A Kona Betaraja figures in a record from Kumaradevam dated A.D. 1247.

Kalachuris of Kalyani

1156 - 1183 : Kalachuris of Kalyani

Founder :

Kalachuris of Kalyani also known as Kalachuris of Mahishmati, were an Indian dynasty rose to power in the Deccan region between 1156 and 1182 CE . They are also known as the Early Kalachuris to distinguish them from their later namesakes, especially the Kalachuris of Tripuri.

Soma

Krishna

c. 925 AD : Uchita
c. 950 AD : Asaga
c.975 AD : Kannama
c. 1000 AD : Kirivasaga or Asana II
c. 1057 AD : Bijjala I

Bijjala I was a feudatory of Chalukya Somesvara I in 1057 A.D.

c.1067 Kannama II

Bijjala’s son Kannama II was also a Chalukya feudatory in 1067 A.D.

c.1069 AD - c. 1080 AD Ammarasa

The inscription found at Mandrup in south Solapur taluka relates to the period 1069 A.D. The rule of the Kalachuri chief Ammarasa, who is stated to have ruled from Mangaliveda. It mentions the administrative division Anandura-300 and another smaller division of 30.

c. 1080 AD : Jogama

It was suggested by Dr. Desai that Kannama’s son Jogama came to power in about 1080 A.D. though the earliest known date for him so far is 1087-88 A.D. the date of an inscription from Kolagiri in Jath taluka of Sangli district

c.1118 AD - c. 1130 AD : Permadi

1130 - 1167 AD : Bijjala II proclaimed independence in 1156.
Established the authority over Karnataka after wresting power from the Chalukya king Taila III.

He was the most famous of the southern Kalachuri kings who ruled initially as a vassal of Chalukya Vikramaditya VI. He ruled as the Mahamandalesvara (chief or governor) over Karhada-4000 and Tardavadi-1000 provinces, designations given to territories within the larger Western Chalukya kingdom.

Mahamandaiesvara Bijjala is mentioned with his brother Mailugi in inscription dated 1147 A.D. as a subordinate to Jagaddekamalla II.

He revolted against the Western Chalukya Empire, assumed imperial titles in 1157, and ruled along with his successors, the Deccan Plateau for a quarter of a century

1168–1176 : Sovideva

This inscription was found in the Hanuman temple at Sivani in north Solapur relates to 1171 A.D. It refers itself to the reign of the Kalachuri king Sovideva.

Mallugi --> overthrown by brother Sankama

1176 - 1178 AD : Sankama

1178 AD - 1183 AD : Ahavamalla

18th July, 1181 AD : Appanapalli , Mahabubnagar
This inscription is on the northern wall of Siva temple. Records that the elders of Aiyyavolu 500, 36 Beedu of Mummari and the Ubhaya nananadesis of Kannada Navaka 1000 assembled and built the gateway (torana) at Kadamburu.
Note: This Ahuvamalla was the fifth son of Bijjela. His earliest record is dated A.D. 1181. If this was his third year, he must have proclaimed himself as king in A.D. 1178-79.

11th January, 1182 AD : Alampur, Jogulamba Gadwal District
This inscription is of the time of the Kalachuri king Ahavamalla, son of Bijjala. It cites the date, his 4th regnal year, Magha s.u. 5, Monday. This date regularly corresponds to A.D. 1182, January 11.

It states that the representatives of the trading corporation of Ayyavale-Five-Hundred, Ubhaya-Nanadesis, Mummuridandas of Thirty-six Bidus, Kannada-Four-Thousand and the chief men of the business centres like Trumbula, Gobbur, Maddur and Alampur, assembled in a conference and made the gift of income derived from tools on various transactions to the Gavaresvara Kesava-rasi, Sthanapati of the temple received the gift.

Alampur, Mahaboobnagar District.
11th January, A.D. 1182. :This inscription is dated Regnal year 4, Magha su. 5, Monday, (A.D. 1182, Jan. 11). It records that the representatives of the trading corporation of Ayyavale-500, Ubhaya-nanadesis, Mummuri Dandas of 36 Bidus, Kannada four thousand and the chief men of business centres like Tumbula, Gobburu, Madduru, and Alampur assembled in a conference and made the gift of income from tools on various transactions to the god Gavaresvara. Kesavarasi Sthanapati received the gift.

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Dulapally Prasanthi Vanam

Dulapally Prasanthi Vanam is located in Dulapally, Quthbullapur Mandal, Medchal-Malkajgiri district, Telangana State, India.

Prasanthi Vanam Park in Dulapally is developed in Dulapalli Reserved Forest area located on Dulapalli – Bahadhurpally Road was once a dump yard which has undergone an incredible transformation. Developed in 25 acres this park is presently filled with medicinal & flower plantations; has a walking track & children play area.

The major species available in the park are Marri, Raavi, Peltophorum, Usiri, Chinta, Bamboo, Nemalinara, Seethaphal etc.

Facilities in prashantavanam park:-
i. Entry plaza developed with the parking facilities.
ii. Long walking track and internal walking pathways are developed in this park
iii. Yoga shed
iv. Gazebo
v. The medicinal plant garden.
vi. Wash Room.
vii. The ticket counter.
viii. The security Room with Office Room
ix. The Children play Area
x. The Open GYM
xi. The artificial sitting benches.

Details
Visting Timings 11.00 AM to 6.00 PM
Visting Ticket Adults Rs.15/-
children Rs.10/-
Walking Timings 5.30 AM to 9.00 AM
Walking Pass Monthly pass : Rs.100/-
6 Months pass : Rs. 400/-
1 Year pass : Rs.800/-
Parking Ticket 2 wheeler : Rs: 5/- for day
4 wheeler : Rs: 10/- for day.
Contact Details Mallikarjun Naik (FRO):9000590369
Holidays All Days Open

The park is around 20 Kms from secunderabad.

Bhagyanagar Nandanavanam Park

Bhagyanagar Nandanavanam Park is located in Narapally village under Pocharam Municipality in Ghatkesar mandal, Medchal-Malkajgiri District, Telangana State, India.

Bhagyanagar Nandanavanam Park comprises of a buffer zone covering an area of about 84.24 hectares and a conservation zone covering an area of about 116 hectares.

The Bhagyanagar Nandanavanam is also a deer park. Walking along the pathway, you will find some Peacocks as the park hosts a small peacock sanctuary.

Bhagyanagar Nandanavanam a nature conservation park, has Walking track developed with a length of 4 Kms internal pathways and a Canopy walkway with a length of 200 mts. The park is a visual treat for nature lovers.

Beyond wonderful walkway you can experience Forest trails at Bhagyanagar Nandanavanam park.

The park has a metal fencing Canopy Walk way of 200 meters laid with strong iron mesh with railings on both sides above 20 feet from the ground and a watchtower to have a good 360 degree view of the complete park from here.

The Bhagyanagar Park is ideal for weekend outings, there is a well maintained walkway, green trees and above all, you will get disconnect with urban concrete jungle once you are inside the park.

The park with green walking paths, forest trails, a perfect destination for nature walks, a romantic getaway and space for morning walk and evening walk.

Activities
Canopy Walk, Walking, Kids Play Area, Forest Trails, Bird Watching, Cycling, are some of the activities you can engage here.

Rock Climbing
The outdoors has something more to offer than just physical benefits for children. Cognitive and social/emotional development are impacted, too. Outside, children are more likely to invent natural adventure games. As they do, they're able to express themselves and learn about the world in their own way.

How to Reach
The park is situated at about 25 Km from Hyderabad city towards eastern side, in the Ghatkesar Mandal, on Hyderabad-Warangal road in Narapally, Medchal District.

From Jubilee Hills - 30Kms

From Gachibowli - 40Kms

Timmings
Walkers
5:30AM to 9 AM

Visitors
11 AM to 6.00 PM

Tariff
Audults - ₹15
Children [5-12 Years] - ₹10

Cycling - ₹20 / Hour
Canopy Walk Way - ₹5

Membership
1 Month - ₹100
6 Months - ₹400
1 Year - ₹800

Note: Smoking and Chewing Tobacco is strictly prohibited in Bhagyanagar Nandanavanam Park!

Note: Plastic bags and disposable bottles not allowed.

http://www.walk4health.in/bhagyanagar-nandanavanam.html

Kandlakoya Oxygen Park

Kandlakoya Oxygen Park is located in Kandlakoya Village towards the Outer Ring Road, Medchal Mandal, Medical-Malkajgiri district, Telangana State, India.

For nature lovers and adventure-seekers, who find peace in exploring green forests and study birds, etc, need not worry about planning their holidays elaborately, as Kandlakoya Oxygen Park, spread in sprawling 75 acres has come up just in city backyard - about 20 km from Paradise Circle and six km from Kompally on the NH44. Hyderabadi's along with family and friends can escape from the concrete jungle and city's hustle bustle to spend time in tranquility whenever they want without any elaborate planning.

The Kandlakoya Oxygen Park is known for its rich biodiversity. It is situated at a high altitude and people go for treks and nature walks here.

The park has a variety of trees, including medicinal plants, and is home to numerous species of birds and butterflies. The park also has a children’s area, a butterfly park and a tree-top walkway. At the oxygen bar of the Kandlakoya Oxygen Park, visitors can breathe in pure oxygen.

The park offers different walking tracks to enjoy the nature at its core. This park gives respite from pollution with a breath of fresh air.

The Oxygen Park has a 2.2 km walking track along the periphery and internal pathways add another 2 km to the walk.

Canopy walk is provided with a length of 260 mtrs, walking on canopy gives visitors a visual treat by watching birds close by and feel the touch of nature.

Activities

Canopy Walk, Walking, Kids Play Area, Forest Trails, Bird Watching, Cycling, Dining in Forest are some of the activities you can engage here.

Walk and jog: The park has a jogging track perfect for walking, jogging, and running. The track is surrounded by greenery.

Take a nature walk: The park has several walking trails that are well-marked.

Bird watching: Peacocks, parakeets and kingfishers are few of the many bird species that are found in the park.

Trekking: The Kandlakoya Oxygen Park has a trekking trail that takes you through the park’s forest area. The trek is moderately challenging.

Cycling: The park has a cycling track that is perfect for cycling enthusiasts. At the park, you can rent bicycles or bring your own.

Picnic: The Kandlakoya Oxygen Park is ideal for a picnic with family and friends. The park has several picnic spots.

Yoga and meditation: The park has a dedicated area for yoga and meditation.

Adventure sports: The park offers adventure sports like ziplining, rock climbing, and rappelling for those seeking an adrenaline rush.

Distance

Suchitra Circle - 12Kms

Secunderabad : 18 kms

Paradise Circle : 20 kms
Jubilee Hills - 30Kms
Gachibowli - 40Kms

Timmings

Walkers : 5:30AM to 9 AM
Visitors : 6 AM to 6 PM

Tariff
Audults - ₹15
Children [5-12 Years] - ₹10

Walking Membership
1 Month - ₹100
6 Months - ₹400
1 Year - ₹800

Note: Smoking and Chewing Tobacco is strictly prohibited in Kandlakoya Oxygen Park!
Note: Plastic bags and disposable bottles not allowed.

The Kandlakoya oxygen park was inaugurated on March 21, 2018 by former forest minister Devaramane Nath. The park has become the first choice of families keen to spend quality time, especially on weekends.

https://www.thehansindia.com/telangana/kandlakoya-oxygen-park-enjoy-deep-forest-outing-in-citys-backyard-600175

http://www.walk4health.in/kandlakoya-oxygen-park.html

Narsapur Forest and Park

Narsapur Forest is located near Narsapur village, Medan District, Telangana State, India home to exquisite flora and fauna, rock formations and ponds, is a perfect spot to unwind.

This forest range that is spread over 30 sqkm in Narsapur village is just 45 km from Hyderabad and a perfect spot to unwind with friends. Brimming with a plethora of exquisite and fragrant flora and fauna, natural rock formations and ponds, you can set your adventure soul free here and wander through the remote forest areas. Say hello to birds, different species of butterflies and mischievous monkeys you spot all along the way.

The well-defined paths lead to a stream that further takes you to a big secluded lake where you can spend some time strolling, relaxing and conversing. We recommend you return before darkness sets in. The whole path is around 11 km and takes around four to five hours to complete, in case you don’t take long breaks midway.

Monsoon is the best season to visit here. Don’t worry that you will get lost in the woods. You can easily navigate through Google Maps. Start early in the morning. The condition of the road is excellent and you can enjoy the ride through the countryside. There are small steep elevations but are easy to climb. You can start your trek from the Bonthapally temple.

Every path in the forest has something to explore. You’ll find no stalls for food and water around the forest range, so carry enough water bottles and snacks with you. Make sure you wear sturdy shoes.

Narsapur Forest Urban Park