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1000_pillars_temple_warangal_andra_pradesh_india_photo.jpg1000 pillars temple warangal andra pradesh india photo45 viewsThousand Pillar Temple
The famous "Thousand Pillar Temple" built in 1163 A.D. by Rudra Deva, is situated between Hanamkonda and Warangal, the twin towns. An excellent example of Kakatiya architecture, built in the style of Chalukya temples - a star-shaped and triple-shrine, with perforated screens, exquisite icons and rock cut elephants. The temples are dedicated to Shiva, Vishnu and Surya. The added attraction is the splendid six-foot monolith Nandi carved out of granite with a smooth finish. (0 votes)
gallery-warangal-badrakali-temple.jpggallery-warangal-badrakali-temple36 viewsBhadra Kali Temple
Situated on a hilltop between Hanamkonda and Warangal, it is noted for its stone image of the Goddess Kali. She is depicted with eight arms and carries a weapon in each hand. (0 votes)
KakatiyaLintel.jpgKakatiyaLintel42 viewsGeneral Information about Warangal
Summer- Max. 39.6°C and Min. 23.2°C
Winter- Max. 30°C and Min. 13.5°C
Rainfall: 82.5 cm. (June to September)
Best Season: September to February
Population: 447,657 (1991 Census)
STD Code: 08712 (0 votes)
Kuda_Warangal.jpgKuda Warangal38 viewsRamappa Temple
Also know as Ramalingeswara temple, this is situated in Palampet village, which is 70-km form Warangal This is a magnificent monument dating back to 1213 AD depicts the glory and richness of the Kakatiya kingdom.
Kolanupaka Museum-Kolanupaka came into prominence when it was made the alternate capital of the Kalyani Chalukyas in the 11th century AD. The State Department of Archaeology and Museums established a sculptural gallery, which exhibits artifacts from the various historical monuments (0 votes)
Laknavaram.jpgLaknavaram49 viewsPembarti
Pembarti is famous for its sheet metal art, which flourished during the reign of the Kakatiyas. Even now Pembarti is known for its handicrafts and a Copper & Silver Metal Craft Centre here is worth a visit. Pembarti is located about 100 kilometers from Hyderabad and about 60 kilometers from Warangal. (0 votes)
rock-garden-at-the-fort-temple-warangal.jpgrock-garden-at-the-fort-temple-warangal45 viewsSri Veeranarayana Temple
The temple is constructed in the Chalukyan style around 1104 AD. The appearance of the temple indicates that it was originally a Jain temple converted into a Vaishnava shrine.
Jain Mandir
The 2,000-year-old Jain temple of Mahaveer is a famous place of worship for Jains in the country. The temple is embellished with beautiful images of Thirthankaras. The 5ft high image of Mahavira is entirely carved of Jade. (0 votes)
Thousand_Pillar_Temple_Warangal_-_Hanumakonda_8.jpgThousand Pillar Temple Warangal - Hanumakonda 846 viewsThousand Pillar Temple
This temple is a fine specimen of Kakatiya architecture and sculpture. It was built by Rudra Deva in 1163 AD 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. (0 votes)
Warangal-4944_1.jpgWarangal-4944 145 viewsEturnagaram
This sprawling sanctuary along the Godavari River is about 80 kilometers from Warangal and 210 kilometers from Hyderabad. Spotted deer, black buck, Neelgai, sloth bears, panthers and tigers inhabit the forest area interspersed with low hills. Spending the day walking along forest paths or staying the night amidst sylvan surroundings is exciting. Cottages maintained by the Forest Department at Eturunagaram and nearby Tadvai offer comfortable accommodation for tourists. (0 votes)
Warangal-4944_3.jpgWarangal-4944 337 viewsPakhal Lake
The sanctuary around the beautiful Pakhal Lake lies about 60 kilometers from Warangal. A guesthouse run by the Forest Department is located on the shores of the lake surrounded by wooded hills. Moonlit nights are a heavenly experience. The lake itself was excavated in the 13th century. The sanctuary is home to tiger, leopard, panther and Sambhar, apart from a large number of migratory birds that arrive in winter. The Forest Department has put up 'machaans' in the sanctuary (0 votes)
warangaljpg.jpgwarangaljpg32 viewsWarangal is in Andhra Pradesh in Southern India. Historically known as Orugallu and also Ekashila Nagaram(City carved in single stone). Warangal is part of tertiary city including Kazipet and Hanamkonda. The region once came under Kakatiya dynasty. (0 votes)
warangal_rock_gardenjpg.jpgwarangal rock gardenjpg30 viewsKolanupaka
Kolanupaka, 80-km from Hyderabad, is situated between Hyderabad and Warangal. This was the second capital town of Kalyani Chalukyas during the 11th century AD. During this period the village was a religious centre of Jains, and ranks among other great Jain centres in the south. It was also a great centre of Shaivism. Literary evidences reveal 'Kolanupaka' as the birthplace of 'Renukacharya' the great 'Vira Saiva' saint, believed to be born from the 'Svayambaghu Linga' at this village (0 votes)
warangal_tour.jpgwarangal tour40 viewsWarangal Fort
Warangal fort is 12-km from Hanamakonda, which dates back to the 13th century. The Kakatiya king, Ganapati Deva and his daughter Rudramma built the fort. Though the main fort has been ravaged over time, the remains of the four huge stone gateways, similar to those of Sanchi, along with several exquisite pieces of sculpture can still be seen in and around the fort. (0 votes)
