Kaleswaram temple

Kaleswaram

Kaleswaram temple is in the border of Telangana and Maharashtra states and this is 115 km away from Warangal and 275 km from Hyderabad.  In this ancient temple, there are two Lingas found Lord Shiva and Lord Yama, it together known as Kaleswara Mukteswara Swamy.  This place is also known as Dakshina Triveni Sangamam.  During mahashivaratri kathika maasam (month), large number of people visit this temple.

Buses ply regularly from Karimnagar and Warangal to this temple.  The bus service in Hanamkonda (Warangal) starts from 4:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Temple will be kept open from 4 a.m. to 1 p.m. and then from 3:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Pranahita Pushkaralu  also held here in kaleswaram.  Here Pranahitha river along with vynya and saraswati rivers merge in Godavari, where people take holy baths in December from 6^th to 17^th.

Prasadam available are two types,  Tamind rice (Pulihora) and Sweet (Laddu).

Someswara Swamy Temple

Chaya Someswara Swamy Temple

Chaya Someswara temple was built in 11th and 12th centuries, a famous temple in Kakatiya dynasty.  This temple is well known for everlasting shadow of the lord Shiva Linga at any time on the main temple.  This temple is located in Pangal, Nalgonda, Telangana.

There are 2 famous temples in Pangal, Chaya Someswara Temple and Pachala Someswara Temple.  Pangal is a religious place of Kakatiyas.  For the glory of Kakatiyas rulers god, shiva, these temples were constructed. This temples drvied its name from the shadow (Chay).  This shows the creativeness and talent of architects of Kakatiyas.  The thrikutalaayam, the main temple, contains a shadow like a pillar throughout the day.

A local physics lecturer cracked the mystery.  Architect designed this temple in such a way that the light, which enters the temple deflect the four pillars that are placed in front of the Garbhagudi, forming a shadow.

Transport:

Pangal is located in Nalgonda, Telangana which near to Hyderabad and other areas also.   Numbers of busses are available from all the cities to Nalgonda, and from Nalgonda, autos or cabs are available to reach Pangal Chaya Someswara Temple.

RAMAPPA TEMPLE

RAMAPPA TEMPLE

Ramappa temple (Ramalingeswara gudi) located 75 km from Warangal, the ancient capital of Kakatiya dynasty, 155 km from Hyderabad, Telangana, southern India. It is situated at Palampet village, Venkatapur Mandal, Mulug Taluq, Warangal district.

It was said to be built by Recherla Rudra, General in Kakatiya’s period under the ruler Ganapati Deva.  This is the only temple in the world, which is named after the sculptor, Ramappa where Shiva is worshipped in the form of Ramalingeswara.  According to history, it took 40 years to construct this temple.  This is a great example of Kakatiya dynasty art, sculpted and planned by Ramappa.  The surprising engineering here is the bricks used for this temple are so light that they float on water.

Even after repeated was, demolitions by Muslim kings, and other natural disasters, this temple remained intact.  The earthquake in 17^th century damaged some parts of the temple.

Transport:

Ramappa temple is in Palampet, Venkatapur mandal, which is 20 km away from Mulugu Mandal (50 km from Warangal).   Train facility is available from Hyderabad to Warangal all through the day and from Warangal, can reach Hanamkonda bus station and from their buses are available for every one hour.  It takes nearly three hours from Hanamkonda to reach Ramappa Temple.

YADAGIRI GUTTA

YADAGIRI GUTTA

Yadagirigutta is a famous Hindu Temple of Narasimha Swamy, an incarnation Lord Vishnu. It is located on a hillock in Nalgonda district, Telangana, India, 60 km away from Hyderabad.  Large number of devotees visits the temple on public holidays and Sundays.

With various religious events the temple is busy all through the year.

In March of every year, the brahmotsavam is held which includes Yedurkolu,  and Vimana Rathotsavam and celebrate birthday of Narasimha swamy on April 28^th of every year.

It is believed that Lord Narasimha was worshiped by rishis, sages.  This region is reputed to be Rushi Aradhana Kshetram, the place of worship for sages.

Lord Narasimha is also known as Vaidya Narasimha, the role of a doctor, by his devotees who cures many chronic diseases and the role of a ‘do gooder’ for those who are under the influence of witch craft, black magic, and bad planets.

Yadagirigutta is 60 km (approx. 38 miles) away from Hyderabad and is connected by both Rail and Road.

There are number of buses from Secunderabad, Hyderabad, and from various parts of the state to Yadagirigutta.

Raigiri  is the nearest Railway station.  After alighting at Raigiri, one can reach Yadagirigutta.   Hyderabad is the nearest airport.

GNANA SARASWATHI

GNANA SARASWATHI

There is a myth that Vyasa maharshi, his disciples, and sage Viswamitra, after Kurukshetra war, thought to settle in a serene and cool atmosphere.  In search of peaceful place, they came to Dandaka forest selected this place because of its serenity and coolness.  Since Vyasa marharshi lived there, the place was called "Vasara" and by the Marathi language influence, it turned to "Basara."

It is believed that Basara is one amongst the three temples constructed near the Godavari and Manira river confluence.   Hisotircally, Basara temple is constructed by Karnataka king, 'Bijialudu,' who ruled Nandagiri province Nanded as capital in the 6^th century.

Now,  most of the pilgrims visit Basara for "Akshara abhyasam" to the children before they start their school education.  To the goddess, Saraswath, they devote pencils, pens, and notebooks.  At 4 a.m. in the temple the puja starts with Abhishekam.  At 5 a.m., new sarees adorned to Saraswathi goddess as an Alankarana.

On the eve of Maha Shivaratri, special celebrations and poojas are performed in the temple and continue 3 days after the Shivaratri.  During Dasara, Devi Navarathrulu celebrated for 10 days.

This is located 210 km from Hyderabad (via road), well connected by A.P.S.R.T.C. buses.  It is best to visit the temple by train since the temple is 2.5 km away from Basar Station, we can have autos to visit temple.

VEMULAVADA

VEMULAVADA

A town, Vemulavada, is 35 km away from Karimnagar, Telangana, India.   In northern Telangana, Vemulavada is destination of major pilgrim.  The god here is Rajanna.  The city population is nearly 60,000.  It is business capital for the villages nearby.  People from all places visit this pilgrimage.

This is one of the oldest temples devoted to Lord Siva.  This is also known as Dakshina Kashi.  Chalukya kings of 750 and 975 AD built this temple named for its presiding diety, Sri Raja Rajeswara Swamy, one of the incarnations of Siva.    Features are architectural galleries like Mirror gallery, Addala Mantam, and also contains Shiva idols.  There was also a holy tank for pilgrims to bathe, Dharma Gundam.  People visit every year on the eve of Maha Shiva Rathri to Vemulavada.

THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT PLACE TO VISIT IN KARIMNAGAR.

WARANGAL FORT

WARANGAL FORT

Warangal Fort is one of the ancient forts in South India and is also one of the popular tourist attractions in Warangal. It was built in the 13th century and is around 2 kms from the main city center. Hundreds of tourists come to the Warangal Fort to get a feel of the grand architecture of South India. The fort was built during the Kakatiya dynasty.

In the times of King Ganapatideva the Warangal Fort was built, who shifted the capital from Hanamkonda to Warangal.    The pillars and fort towers are 45 and spread 19 km of area.  Swayambhudevi Alayam, temple of Mother Earth, situated nearby. 

In the itinerary of Warangal tours, this Fort is very important.  The airport located in Hyderabad is connected to Warangal.  There is bus facility from Warangal to Chennai, Bangalore, Tirupati, Hyderabad, and Hubli.

This Fort is in Warangal and is a popular point of interest.  In 13^th century, this Fort was built during Kakatiya period.