Kerameri Cave Temples
Cave Temples of Komaram Bheem Asifabad District (Jangubai, Bhuyari Pochamma & Siddheshwara) – three mystical cave shrines nestled in the hilly, forested wilderness of northern Telangana. Located in Komaram Bheem Asifabad district (formerly part of Adilabad), these temples are sacred to the Adivasi (tribal) communities – the Gonds, Pardhans, Kolams, and other aboriginal groups. The shrines are not only places of worship but also centres of tribal culture, ethnicity, and nature worship. The large, scenic Kumram Bheem Project reservoir near the Bhuyari Pochamma temple offers boating on thermocol rafts, birdwatching, and even freshly roasted fish from friendly local fishermen. The religious…
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Ganagapur Temple
Ganagapur Lord Venkateshwara Temple (Gangapur Cave Temple) – a historic 16th‑century cave temple dedicated to Lord Venkateswara (Vishnu), located in Gangapur village, Rebbena Mandal, Komaram Bheem Asifabad district, Telangana . Built by Vishwabrahmin Mummadi Pothaji , this unique shrine is carved into a natural cave, featuring intricately carved idols of Vishnu, Vaishnavite dwarapalakas (holding shanka, chakra, gadha, padma), Alwars, Surya, Hanuman, and other deities. A pyramidal shikara rises above the cave, marking the sacred space. The temple attracts thousands of devotees from Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, and Telangana during the annual Gangapur jatra held on Magha Pournami (full moon in Ja…
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Manthani Gauthameswara Temple
Manthani Gauthameswara Temple (Dakshina Kashi – Manthani) – an ancient and historically rich Shiva temple located in the heritage town of Manthani, Telangana , on the banks of the Godavari River . Known as Dakshina Kashi (the Kashi of the South), Manthani is considered the oldest example of Vedic learning in the region. The main deity is Lord Gautameswara (a form of Shiva), with a massive Shivalingam (1–1.25 m high) of black stone placed on an intricately carved panawatika (pedestal) with somasutra markings. The temple was renovated by the Kakatiya kings and bears striking similarities to the Thousand Pillar Temple. The site also reveals influences of Jain and Buddhist cultures , indicating it…
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Yoga Narasimha Swamy Temple
Yoga Narasimha Swamy Temple, Sundilla (Godavarikhani) – a rare and historic shrine dedicated to Lord Vishnu’s fourth incarnation, Narasimha (Man‑Lion), worshipped here in his pacified, meditative form of Yoga‑Narasimha . Located in Sundilla village, Kamanpur Mandal, Peddapalli district, Telangana (formerly part of Karimnagar district), this temple is just 5 km from Godavarikhani Bus Station and 12 km from the sacred Godavari river . Built by the Kakatiya dynasty in the 13th century (renovated from an earlier structure), the temple is known for its south‑facing idol made of sandstone that is partly red and partly black, and its tranquil, forested setting. A stone inscription near the temple co…
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Sri Mallikarjuna Swamy, Odela
Sri Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple, Odela – an ancient and revered Shiva temple located about 2 km from Odela village in Odela Mandal, Peddapalli district, Telangana (formerly part of Karimnagar district). The temple is dedicated to Lord Mallikarjuna (Shiva) and his consort Sri Bramarambha Devi . According to legend, a sage named Sri Pankaj Maha Muni worshipped a Shiva Lingam here daily, and later a farmer named Chinthakunta Odelu discovered the Lingam while ploughing his field, after which the temple was built. The temple is known for its grand annual Sri Bramarambha Mallikarjuna Swamy vari Tiru Kalyana Mahotsavam (celestial wedding), attracting thousands of devotees from across Telangana, Andhr…
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