Umamaheshwaram Temple
Umamaheshwaram Temple (also known as Maheshwaram) is a unique Shiva temple located near Rangapur Village, Achampet Mandal, Nagarkurnool District, Telangana , perched on steep hills of the Nallamala forest . It is one of the four ancient gateways (dvaras) to Srisailam – the northern entrance. The temple is famous for its dual‑colour Shivalinga (white on one side, red on the other) and the mystical Papanasanam spring that refills instantly when water is taken out. The presiding deities are Mallikar…
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Akka Mahadevi Waterfalls
💧 Akka Mahadevi Waterfalls: A Secluded Cascade in the Nallamala Forest 100ft Plunge | Off the Beaten Path | Near Srisailam, Telangana
📍 Akka Mahadevi Waterfalls is a pristine, lesser‑known waterfall hidden deep in the Nallamala Forest range, near Chinna Ghanpur village, Mahabubnagar district, Telangana . The cascade drops from a height of approx. 100 feet (30 metres) surrounded by dense deciduous forest and rocky terrain. Located about 60 km from Srisailam and 180 km from Hyderabad ,…
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Akka Mahadevi Caves or Swayambhu Shiva Mandir
Natural Limestone Caves | Meditation Site of a 12th‑Century Saint‑Poet | Srisailam, Telangana
📍 Akka Mahadevi Caves are a series of natural limestone caves on the northern bank of the River Krishna , within the Nallamala Forest / Amrabad Tiger Reserve in Nagarkurnool district, Telangana . Located about 18 km from Srisailam (via boat), these caves are believed to be the meditation spot of the 12th‑century Kannada saint‑poet Akka Mahadevi , a prominent Veerashaiva mystic. The caves hous…
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Mallela Theertham Waterfalls
Waterfall | Trekking | Spiritual Retreat | Mahabubnagar, Telangana
📍 Mallela Theertham is a stunning natural waterfall nestled deep within the Nallamala Forests of Telangana, near Vatuvarlapalli village, Mahabubnagar district . The waterfall cascades from a height of 150 feet (≈45 metres) surrounded by high mountains, dense deciduous forests, and rocky hills. About 140 km from Hyderabad and 40–50 km from Srisailam , this pristine location offers a perfect blend of nature, adventure, …
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Jatprole Temples
Jatprole (also spelled Jataprolu) is a village in Kollapur Mandal, Nagarkurnool district, Telangana . It is famous for two remarkable temple complexes: the Madana Gopala Swamy Temple (also known as Venu Gopala Swamy) and a group of Shiva temples including the renowned Agasthyeswara Swamy . These temples were originally located in the villages of Malleswaram and Manchalakota and were shifted to Jatprole during the construction of the Srisailam dam to save them from submersion. The Madana Gopala Sw…
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