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Warangal

History

Earlier this district was called as Orugallu. Warangal, 157 km from Hyderabad, is noted for its beautiful lakes, splendid temples and wildlife. It was once the capital of the legendary Kakatiya kingdom. Warangal has direct rail connections with all important cities of India. Warangal is well connected by rail and road. It lies on the Vijayawada-Hyderabad section of the South Central Railway. The nearest airport is Hyderabad. This place was under the rule of Sathavahana,Yadhava, Chalukya and Kakatiya kings. The period of Kakatiya rule is termed as Golden Era. Forest area in this district is nearly 29% of the total district area, and produces quality Timber and other Vegetation useful to common man in his day-to day life. Wildlife Sanctuary at Yeturi Nagaram protecting wildlife at an area of 1000 Sq.km. Coal is the chief mineral found in this part of the state, and Singareni Collieries Company a Public sector undertaking is looking after the extraction of the coal from the mines to be used in power generation. Apart from this Iron ore is also found in some parts of the district. Warangal and Kazipet are the twin cities. Kazipet is the major railway junction. Kakatiya University established in the year 1976 at Head quarters Warangal, Regional Engineering College, and a Medical College are the educational Institutions based in the dist head quarters.

Interesting Places

Kush Mahal
Located near Warangal Fort, Khush Mahal is an outstanding achievement of Shitabh Khan of Qutab Shahi Dynasty. Built in 16th century this grand structure shelters the idols. A mute testimony to a glorious past is the Khush Mahal.Located close to the Warangal Fort, this magnificent edifice houses idols excavated inthe surrounding areas. How to Reach This Place Road: Warangal is easily accessible by road from Hyderabad and Vijayawada. Regular bus services connect Warangal with Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Tirupati and Kurnool in Andhra Pradesh. Rail: Warangal and the adjoining kazipet fall on the Chennai - New Delhi Grand Truk route. Air: The nearest airport is Hyderabad, which is 130 Kms away.

Kota Gullu
Located in Ghanpur of Warangal District, Kota Gullu is famous for a 13th century temple complex noted for its Kakatiya temple architecture. Kota Gullu in Ghanpur, have impressive temple architecture of the Kakatiyas consisting of about 20 temples in various designs and sizes. Locally known as "Kota Gullu", the temple complex is a veritable museum of the Kakatiya temple architecture. The main temple is dedicated to ganapesvara. It is believed that Ghanpur got its name from the illustrious King Ganapatideva who ruled between 1199-1260 A.D. Exposed to the vagaries of nature and continuous battles, the temple complex is in a dilapidated condition but speaks volumes of the architectural proficiency of the Kakatiyas. Now the temples are being renovated by the Dept. of Archaeology.

Ramappa Lake
Ramappa Lake constructed at the time of Kakatiya Ganapati. The Ramappa lake is a magnificent irrigation work of the 13th century AD, and the place, where the lake stands, is surrounded by thick forests and presents a beautiful natural scenery making it a popular holiday resort. The lake holds a great scenic beauty, with its serene surroundings, giving a mystical air to the Ramappa Temple. The Kakatiya rulers followed the tradition of costructing a tank adjacent to a temple. In line with this tradition, the Ramappa Lake was also constructed adjoining the temple.

Warangal fort
Warangal is the mighty capital of the Kakatiya Kingdom. Just about 157 kms from Hyderabad, lies the legendary city of Warangal, which has found its way into Mareo Plo's travel diaries! Cross the threshold through the impressive huge stone gateways, A Kakaitya King Ganapathi Deva and his daughter, Rani Rudrama, built the Waragal Fort in the 13th century, the once impregnable fort combines geometrical intricacies and beautifully carved arches. The fort has 45 towers and pillars spread over a radius of 19 km, and a temple of Mother Earth called 'Swayambhudevi Alayam' in the middle. The famous 'Ekasshila', a beautifully carved gateway located within the fort, symbolizes the Kakatiya empire and Warangal even till date like Charminar does for Hyderabad.

Bhadrakali Temple
at Hanamkonda is significant Devi temple located on the hilltop between the twin cities of Hanamkonda and Warangal. The Bhadrakali temple is noted for its stone image of the Goddess Kali. She is depicted with eight arms and carries a weapon in each hand. Bhadrakali Cheruvu is adjacent to this temple. The temple is held in high esteem by devotees of the of Goddess Bhadrakali popularly called the ‘Grant Mother Goddess’. Remarkable feature of the temple is the square shaped stone image of the Goddess (2.7 X 2.7 meters). In the image goddess is seen in a sitting posture with fierce looking eyes and face. The Goddess can also be seen wearing a crown and having eight hands holding various weapons. Major Attractions of Bhadrakali Temple: High point of Bhadrakali Temple is an artificial lake of 2 ½ kms radius in the vicinity of the temple. Number of natural rock formations in the surroundings add to the spiritual charm of the temple and are the most dominant feature of the temple. Some of the unique shaped rocks are said to carry immense spiritual powers. The structure of the temple is said to be 250 years old. Though the image of the deity is called the Bhadrakali, the goddess is said to have been transformed by the mantras into a very rare form called the Tripura Sundari, which includes the Kali form. Tripura Sundari is regarded as the supreme manifestation of Prakriti - the feminine power which is the vital energy of the universe. Literal meaning of Tripura Sundari is 'The Beauty of the Three Worlds' or more precisely the three Cites or 'Pura'. Best Time to Visit Bhadrakali Temple The best time to visit the famous Bhadrakali Temple in Warangal is the Telegu month of ‘Sravana’ which corresponds to the month of August - September according to Gregorian Calendar. At this time a festival is organised and the deity is aesthetically decorated in various forms. Housing about 8 major and 12 minor temples surrounding mountains of Bhadrakali Temple exude a sacred aura when a large number of devotees gather to offer prayers. People who visit Bhadrakali Temple also visit Hanamkonda Fort which is just a kilometer away from the another well known thousand pillared Hanamkonda Temple. Inside the fort is the Siddeshwara Temple housing a small Linga shrine.

Ramalineshwara Temple
This is located at Palampet near Mulug in Warangal district. This is of tourist importance owing to the existence of the renowned and exquisitely carved sculptures of the Ramappa Temple. Temples in the complex: Ramalingeswara Swamy Temple, Kaaleswara Temple, Nandi Mandapam, Kalyana Mandapam, Pakasala, Sheshanam & Kameswari Temple. Ramappa or Ramalingeswara temple situated in Palampet village,70 km from Warangal town, is a magnificent monument dating back to 1213 AD. It documents the glory and grandeur of the Kakatiya kingdom. An inscription at the temple reads that it was built on behalf of the King Ganapati Deva by his chief commander Rudra Samani.This temple is known for its bracket figures.

Thousand Pillars Temple

Very near from Hanamkonda crossroad. The temple is a fine specimen of Kakatiya architecture and sculpture. Built by Rudra Devan in 1163 A.D, in the style of Chalukyan temples, star shaped and triple shrined. The 3 shrines are dedicated to Lord Shiva, Vishnu and Surya. The temple is famous for its richly carved pillars, screens and detailed sculpture. The black basalt Nandi, a monolith, has a lovely polished finish.

Eturunagaram Wildlife Sanctuary

Andhra Pradesh occupies a strategic position in the Indian subcontinent. It’s varied to pography from high ranges of the Eastern Ghats and the Nallamalais to the shores of Bay of Bengal, has given rise to a variety of flora and fauna. In the Eastern Ghat ranges are found moist to semi evergreen forests, which give way to the dry thorn scrubs of the Ananthapur plateau. This variation in turn has given rise to a varied fauna including tigers, panthers, wolves etc.,

Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary

Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary is located 50 Km from Warangal, along the shoreline of Pakhal Lake and is named after it. It is a manmade lake, excavated in 1213 AD by the Kakatiyas. The sanctuary is spread over 880 sq.km consisting of a large plateau surrounded by low hills. The environment and the Pakhal Lake form the core area of the sanctuary. The vegetation consists of tropical dry deciduous mixed forests, bamboo and mixed teak forests. Its natural scenic beauty and landscape is extremely beautiful and captivating, which makes this place worth visiting. This sanctuary is home to Spotted Dear, Sambhar, Nilghai, Wild Boar, Guar, Python, Wild Dogs, Foxes, Jackals, Hyena, Sloth Bear, Panther, Tiger, Ducks, Teals, Cormorant, Spoon Bills, and Storks etc. It has wide variety of jungle birds and several water birds that spend the winter here.

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