Mesolithic cave paintings found in Thaatimattayya hills of Buggagattu forest in Mancherial district of Telangana State. Historian Dr Dyavanapalli Satyanarayana has claimed that he explored the site in the Buggagattu forest area with the help of the local Naikpod tribes. He said cave paintings at Thaatimattayya are dated to be 13,000 years B.P. According to Satyanarayana, he came across the ten types of paintings drawn in five colours. Dr Satyanarayana said ‘even today families of Naikpod worship the ‘Thaatimatayyah’ or Thaadu which means palm tree. One of the most striking features of the cave paintings is the drawings of perfect circles.  It seems that the prehistoric artist had used geom…

Surendrapuri is a museum located in Yadadri Bhvanigiri district. This is a unique one-stop destination where you can see epitome of cultural, artistic and sculptural excellence. Kunda Satyanarayana Kaladhamam, one-of-its-kind mythological theme park. The other major attractions of this place are Nagakoti (101-feet Shiva Linga) and a temple of Panchamukhi Hanuman with Panchmukha Shiva and Lord Venketaswara.  A 60-feet double-sided Panchamukhi Hanuman and Shiva statue at the entrance catches the attention of visitors. A unique Navgraha Temple places different navagrahas in the relative positions. Astounding Vedic knowledge has been put into building this temple. KUNDA SATYANARAYANA KALADHAMAM …

Ammapalli Sita Ramachandraswamy Devasthanam – a unique and ancient Rama temple located in Ammapalli village near Shamshabad, Rangareddy district, Telangana . Believed to have been built by the Vengi (Eastern Kalyani Chalukya) kings in the 13th century , this temple is famous for its seven‑story gali gopuram (80 ft tall) that incorporates Rajasthani architectural elements. The sanctum holds the idols of Sita, Rama, and Lakshmana carved from a single stone – a rare feature. Uniquely, there is no Hanuman inside the sanctum ; instead, Hanuman stands at the base of the dhwaja stambha (flag post) , facing the temple, waiting for the Lord’s instructions. The temple also has two flag posts , a sprawling…

Alvanpalli Jain Temple (Gollathagudi / Gollatha Gullu) – an exceptionally rare brick‑built Jain temple located in Alvanpalli (Gollathagudi) village, Jadcherla Mandal, Mahabubnagar district, Telangana . Dating to the 7th–8th century CE , this is the only surviving brick temple of the Jain faith in India. It is one of only two ancient brick structures remaining in the country – the other being the Gupta‑era Hindu temple at Bhitargaon, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. The temple features unique stucco decorations in the lime‑plastic art tradition of the Amaravati school . Unfortunately, it lies in ruins, having been damaged around the 18th century and left exposed to natural calamities. Valuable Jain sculp…

Jagdevpur Varadaraju Swamy Temple – an ancient and historic Vishnu temple located in Varadarajpur village, Jagdevpur Mandal, Siddipet district, Telangana . Built in 1356 CE , the temple is dedicated to Lord Varadaraja Swamy (a form of Vishnu). According to legend, the idol was being brought from Vishnu Kanchi (Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu) to Raygadh when the cart’s axle broke repeatedly – a divine sign that the Lord wished to reside here. The local chieftain obtained permission from the Nawab of Medak by running nearly 1,400 acres with a burning coal bowl on his head – the land granted became the temple’s endowment. Every year on Vyshaka Pournami (full moon in May) , a grand jatra (festival) is he…

Mayuri Nursery, located about 5 kilometers from National Highway 44 at Shankarayapalle, Jadcherla and about 8 kilometers from the Mahbubnagar district headquarters, is fast gearing up to become one of the most sought after tourists spots in the district with world-class amenities like an amphitheatre, swimming pools and a yoga centre. Mayuri Central Nursery, located between Mahbubnagar and Jadcherla highway, is an ideal location for developing the eco-tourism project in the district. As the region lies on the slopes of Bontagattu mountain range, the hilly slopes, valleys and flat mountain tops dotted with trees and a large spread of green forest cover all around provide the perfect venue …

Nandikonda – a small village of immense archaeological significance, located on the banks of the Krishna River in Peddavura Mandal, Nalgonda district, Telangana . Close to the majestic Nagarjuna Sagar Dam , Nandikonda was once part of the Ikshvaku Dynasty (3rd–4th century CE). The village shot into prominence after large‑scale excavations unearthed scores of ancient Buddhist structures – pillared halls, monasteries, stupas, and a fort with gates, fortifications, water trenches, and even a rectangular stadium. The relics are displayed at the Museum of the Central Archaeological Department on site. The Nagarjuna Sagar project was originally called the Nandikonda Project , and the village is a ke…