Chennur Silk Sarees
Chennur silk sarees shine brightly with their elegance and rich history. Hailing from Chennur, a small village in Nirmal District, Telangana State, India. These sarees are a representation of a beautiful and ancient craft. Let’s explore the story of Chennur silk sarees, their unique features, and why they continue to attract fashion lovers, especially the younger generation. The Kalamkari Hand Painted Chennur Silk Saree is a masterpiece of Indian textile artistry. Crafted from exquisite Chennur …
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Shankaramma Fort
Shankaramma Fort – Shankarampet village, Medak district, Telangana, India. A late 18th‑century fort built by Rani Shankaramma of the Papannapet Samsthanam (kingdom). Located in a hilly area about 70 km from Medak town, the fort is now in ruins, overgrown with bushes, and its structures are rapidly decaying.
Built by Rani Shankaramma (c. 1760 CE) Papannapet Samsthanam Devidi – Residential quarters Chavidi – Public meeting hall Hilltop location – Natural defence Neglected heritage site Historical Backg…
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Kailash Fort
Kailash / Kaulas (Kowlas) Fort – Jukkal, Kamareddy district, Telangana, India. Located approximately 200 km from Hyderabad, this 9th‑century fort was built by the Rashtrakutas and later strengthened by the Kakatiyas, Bahmanis, Qutb Shahis, and the Gaur Rajputs. The fort is also known as Kailasa Durgam or Kailasa Giridurgam , from which both names derive. It spans 6 sq. km, features 52 bastions, and houses the largest cannon in Telangana (the 10‑ft 'Jagdamba Bhawani').
9th Century Rashtra…
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NH353B
National Highway 353B, or NH-353B is a national highway in India. It is a spur road of National Highway 53. It traverses the states of Maharashtra and Telangana in India. Length : 141 km (88 mi) Maharashtra :Ashti, Gondpimpri, Rajura, Bamawada, Gadchandur, Vansadi, Korpana - Telangana border. Telangana : Maharashtra border - Bela, Jainad, Adilabad. Jainath Temple
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Komaram Bheem Asifabad District History
Kumuram Bheem Asifabad District is carved out of erstwhile Adilabad District. It is surrounded by Adilabad, Mancherial, Nirmal districts and the boarders of Maharashtra state. Kumuram Bheem Asifabad District comprises 15 mandals and has two revenue divisions – Asifabad and Kaghaznagar. Known as Jangam or Jungam in the early years of the last century, Asifabad town was the headquarters of the district by the same name before it became part of Adilabad district with Adilabad town as its headquart…
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Kingri
The Kingri, also known as Khikri, is a unique string instrument as its three strings and the bowstring are made of horse hair. The Kingri is mentioned in the Sanskrit epic Mahabharata, in many Ancient Indian Brahmin's tales. and in Punjab's folk music. The kingri is also used in traditional death ceremonies, marriages and religious festivals in Telangana and Maharashtra. The most important possession of a Pardhan is his kingri, and a square wooden sound box covered by a skin membrane. On…
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Nirmal District History
The Nirmal district is etched out of erstwhile Adilabad District. The district is located in northern Telangana and borders Maharashtra and the Telangana districts of Asifabad (Komuram Bheem) Adilabad Mancherial Jagtial and Nizamabad. The district has two revenue divisions Nirmal and Bhainsa and 19 mandals while the district headquarters is located at Nirmal town. Nirmal District derives its name from the king Nimma Rayudu, who played a pivotal role in the development of the region. 700 BC - 300 B…
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