Yamanapalli or Vemanpalli Dinosaur Fossil
Yamanapalli Dinosaur Fossil – Kotasaurus yamanpalliensis . Discovered in the Yamanapalli (also known as Vemanapalli) region of Mancherial District, Telangana , this Early Jurassic sauropod dinosaur dates back approximately 160–175 million years . The fossil was excavated by the Palaeontology Division of the Geological Survey of India (GSI) between 1974 and 1982. The dinosaur, named Kotasaurus yamanpalliensis after the Kota Formation and the village of Yamanapalli, measured 14 metres in length and …
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Ringing Rocks (Sonorous Rocks)
Ringing Rocks (Sonorous Rocks / Lithophonic Rocks) – a unique geological phenomenon found along the borders of Jangoan and Siddipet districts, Telangana . These rocks resonate like a bell when struck, producing musical notes. The sonorous rock formation stretches over 25 kilometres across villages including Bonakollur, Bandnagaram, Katkur, Padamatikesavapur (Siddipet) and Veerannpet, Chunchanakota, Nagapuri, Jangamreddy Palle (Jangoan). Discovered by Reddy Ratnakar Reddy , these rocks are locally…
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Wargal Rock Art
Wargal Rock Art (Shambhuni Gutta) – Prehistoric Paintings of Telangana . Located in the small temple town of Wargal, Siddipet district, Telangana , the rock shelters at Shambhuni Gutta (Shambu's Hill) contain a remarkable collection of prehistoric paintings dating from the Medieval Stone Age to the Megalithic Age (c. 10,000 BCE onwards). The site features a grand rock canvas of 12 feet in height and 25 feet in length with over 20 paintings depicting animals such as oxen, cows with udders, pig…
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Karimnagar Silver Filigree
Karimnagar Silver Filigree – The Delicate Silver Wire Art of Telangana . Known in Telugu as vendi teega pani (work done with silver wire), this is one of India's most exquisite traditional crafts. Originating in the historic town of Elgandal (near Karimnagar, Telangana) over two centuries ago, this art form involves twisting fine, pure silver wires into intricate trellis or jali patterns to create jewellery, decorative showpieces, ritual objects, and utility ware. The craft flourished under …
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