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Vemulawada Raja Rajeshwara swamy temple is very famous Lord Shiva temple not only in telangana but also in India and is called as Dakshina Kasi.  The temple is also called by the name Harihara Kshetram” for their being two Vaisnava Temples in main Temple complex i.e., Sri Anantha Padmanabha Swamy Temple & Sri Seetharama Chandra Swamy Temple. The diety is also called by the name of Rajanna as many of the devotees call, who is adorned on both the sides by the idol of Sri Raja Rajeswari Devi on the right side and to the left is the idol of Sri Laxmi Sahitha Siddi Vinayaka. Vemulawada Raja rajeswara temple is situated 38 km from Rajanna Siricilla  district of telangana Previously located in Karimnagar district. It draws pilgrims in large numbers from all over the country specially during the karthika masam and shivarathri festival. There is a Dargah inside the temple complex where all devotees offer prayers, irrespective of caste and creed. People take bath in 'Dharma Gundam&

         Ram Navami is one of the important festivals celebrated in India. It is celebrated as the birthday of Lord Sri Rama. Born as the son of Kaushalya and Dasharatha, ruler of the Kingdom of Kosala , Rama is referred as Maryada Purushottama within Hinduism, which literally means the Perfect Man or Lord of Self-Control or Lord of Virtue. Rama is married to Sita daughter of King Janaka of Mithila.          Rama's life and journey is one of adherence to dharma despite harsh tests and obstacles and many pains of life and time. For the sake of his father's honour, Rama abandons his claim to Ayodhya's throne to serve an exile of fourteen years in the forest.His wife Sita and brother Lakshmana decide to join him and all three spend the fourteen years in exile together. While in exile, Sita is kidnapped by Ravana, the king of Lanka.After a long and arduous search, Rama fights a colossal war against Ravana's armies. In a war of powerful and magical beings, greatly destruc

Telangana state symbols Hi all, The Telangana government has announced the following four icons for the new State: The State Bird - Palapitta (Indian Roller or Blue Jay). The State Animal - Jinka (Deer). The State Tree - Jammi Chettu (Prosopis Cineraria). The State Flower - Tangedu (Tanner’s Cassia). These icons reflect the culture and tradition of Telangana state and three of them - Tangedu flowers, Blue Jay and Jammi Chettu - are associated with the popular festivals of Batukamma and Dasara. While Tangedu flowers are used in stacking of Batukammas, spotting the Blue Jay on Dasara is considered a good omen and people worship Jammi Chettu on that day.   Palapitta Lord Rama spotted the Palapitta before invading Lanka and vanquished Ravana. Palapitta has been chosen to put Telangana on the path of victory   Jinka Deer is deeply associated with

Bathukamma is floral festival celebrated in the region of   Telangana Bathukamma is celebrated in the Bhadrapada Amavasya as per the telugu calender, also known as Mahalaya Amavasya, Bathukamma is celebrated for nine days during Durga Navratri. It starts on the day of Mahalaya Amavasya and the 9-day festivities will culminate on "Saddula Bathukamma" or "Pedda Bathukamma" festival on Ashwayuja Ashtami, popularly known as Durgashtami which is two days before Dussehra. Bathukamma is followed by Boddemma, which is a 7-day festival. Boddemma festival that marks the ending of Varsha Ruthu whereas Bathukamma festival indicates the beginning of Sarad or Sharath Ruthu. Bathukamma represents cultural spirit of Telangana. Bathukamma is a with   flower stack, arranged with different unique seasonal flowers most of them with medicinal values, in seven concentric layers in the shape of temple gopuram. In Telugu, ‘Bathukamma' means ‘Mother Goddess come Alive’ and God

Medaram :   Sammakka Saralamma Jatara or famously known as Medaram Jatara is one of the biggest   tribal festival in India attended by Lakhs or Crores of people from nuke and corner of India irrespective of their caste and religion, honouring the goddesses Sammakka and Saralamma celebrated in the state of Telangana, India. The Jatara begins at Medaram in Tadvai mandal in Jayashankar Bhupalpally district. Medaram is a remote place in the Eturnagaram Wildlife Sanctuary. Jatara is celebrated during the time the goddesses of the tribals are believed to visit them. It is believed that after Kumbha Mela, the Medaram jatara attracts the largest number of devotees in the country and in celebrated once in two years. There are many legends about the miraculous powers of Sammakka. According to a tribal story, about 6-7 centuries ago, that is in the 13th century, some tribal leaders who went for a hunting found a new born girl (Sammakka) emitting enormous light playing amidst tigers. S

Telangana is the 29th state in India. Formed in June 2014 as the newest state in India, from the northern part of Andhra Pradesh with Kavalakuntla Chadrasekhar Rao as its first CM and E.S.L Narsimhan as its first Governor, Telangana has an area of 112,077 square kilometres (43,273 sq mi), and a population of 35,193,978 (2011 census). It is the twelfth largest state in India, and the twelfth most populated state in India. It has many major cities including Hyderabad, Warangal, Nizamabad, Khammam, Karimnagar and Ramagundam. Telangana is bordered by the states of Maharashtra to the north and north west, Chhattisgarh to the north, Karnataka to the west and Andhra Pradesh to the east and south. Once ruled by the Nizam of Hyderabad. It joined the Union of India in 1948. In 1956, the Hyderabad state was dissolved as part of the linguistic reorganisation act of states and Telangana was merged with former Andhra State to form Andhra Pradesh. Following a movement for separation, Telangan w

 After India got freedom from the british rule most of the princely states existing at that point of time joined in India or Pakistan and some of them remained to be neutral one among them is the Hyderabad state or Nizam state. The region is now exists in three states of Telanagana, Karnataka and Maharashtra when the bifurcation of states or states formed on the basis of language. But due to the rise of Razakars and the violence that took place after the Indian Independence in this region prompted the Indian Government to send its troops  and invaded the state in September 1948, The Nizam signed the instrument of accession, joining India. END OF NIZAM RULE: At 4 a.m. on 13 September 1948, India's Hyderabad Campaign, code-named "Operation Polo" by the Indian Army, began. Indian troops invaded Hyderabad from all points of the compass. On 13 September 1948, the Secretary-General of the Hyderabad Department of External Affairs in a cablegram informed the United Natio

Pandava Guhalu Situated in the Thirumalagiri village of Regonda Mandal in Warangal, this chain of tiny hillocks lies about 50 kms from Warangal. These have been unexplored for many years and are excellent to watch for the human eye. The topography of this place makes it very much suits for rock climbing which is permitted . It’s believed the Pandavas spent time at the site and the region even finds mention in the Mahabharata.Along with these there are nearby tourist destinations like ramappa, kotagullu and the laknavaram etc.. The cave paintings here date back to the pre-historic age. The caves are adorned with figures of humans, animals and other symbols. Experts say these cave paintings date back to at least the 7th Century. Pandavula Guhalu offers an excellent respite from the usual getaways. Telangana has become a rich tourist destination as these places have never been explored to this extent

             Ghanpur group of temples called as Ganpesvara temple complex at Ghanpur in Jayashanker bhupalaplly district of Telangana  were built during the 12th century A.D during the Kakatiya reign. These temples represent the Kakatiya style of Architecture. Ramappa is said to be a replica of Kotagullu.                 Kota Gullu comprises about 20 temples, all varying in size and design that exhibits the marvelous architectural work by Kakatiyas. Temples are constructed within a double walled stone enclosure. Of all these temples, the main temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is the most admirable. There is yet another temple that is dedicated to Shiva, to the north of the main temple, that looks  alike in appearance. The other shrine of the temple consists of Garbhagriha and Antarala.              The most striking feature of the temples is the Sabha mandapa porches. Two madanikas are seen on the northern side of the portico. The eastern and southern