SRSP Kakatiya Canal
Sri Ram Sagar Project · North Telangana · Inter‑River Basin Transfer Length 284 km · Capacity 9,700 cusecs · 36 MW hydro power · 7 districts Overview: The Kakatiya Canal, officially the SRSP Kakatiya Canal, is a major irrigation canal in Telangana. It originates from the Sriram Sagar dam (SRSP) and extends to the Lower Manair Dam (LMD) Reservoir, covering about 284 km[reference:0]. The canal feeds North Telangana, providing irrigation water and dr…
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Asifabad Peddavagu River
Komaram Bheem Asifabad District · Tributary of the Pranahita · Length 100 km Origin: Sirpur (U)-Kerameri hills · Discharges into Pranahita at Murliguda · Lifeline of the district Overview: Peddavagu (meaning "large stream") is a significant river in the Komaram Bheem Asifabad district of Telangana. Originating from the Sirpur (U)-Kerameri hills, it flows for about 100 km before discharging into the Pranahita River at Murliguda in Bejjur …
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Budhism in Telangana
Buddhism in Telangana – Ancient Heartland & Modern Revival – A comprehensive guide to the rich Buddhist heritage of Telangana, which could emerge as the new address for Buddhism in India. With nearly 25+ major Buddhist sites – including Mahastupas, Viharas, and Chaityas – the region was once a thriving centre of Buddhist activity from the 5th century BCE to the 5th century CE . The cradle of Buddhism in Telangana is Badankuri village in Nirma…
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Nelakondapalli
Nelakondapalli – Buddhist Heritage & Bhakta Ramadasu’s Birthplace – a historic town and mandal headquarters in Khammam district, Telangana , located just 21 km from Khammam city . This ancient site is encircled by a mud fortification wall covering 100 acres , dating back to the 3rd–4th centuries CE. Excavations by archaeologists have unearthed a Mahastupa, foundations of viharas, cisterns, wells, terracotta idols, a bronze idol of Lord Buddha, …
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Pazzur
The archaeology officials excavating the early historic site located between Pazzur-Yarragaddagudem
villages in Tipparthy Mandal, Nalgonda District in Telangana State and unearthed one copper and two lead coins probably belonging to Satavahana and post-Satavahana period.
The coins belonged to Mahatalavara, feudal lords who ruled parts of Telangana under Satavahana “Mahatalavara, a feudatory family that ruled parts of Telangana under Satavahana a…
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Sri Komaram Bheem Project
The Sri Komaram Bheem Project is a Medium Reservoir has been built across Peddavagu River, a
tributary of the Pranahita River. It is located at Ada village, Asifabad Mandal, Adilabad District, Telangana. The project named after Komaram Bheem (22 October 1901 – 19 October 1940), was a tribal leader who fought against the Asaf Jahi Dynasty for the liberation of Hyderabad State. Komaram Bheem openly fought against the ruling Nizam government in a g…
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