Telangana district wise MLA & Mp's list 2014

LIST OF CANDIDATES IN TELANGANA REGION FOR 14th LOK-SABHA GENERAL ELECTIONS

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Warangal History

Warangal History

Warangal, once the capital of the Kakatiya Kingdom, is the fifth largest city of Andhra Pradesh. Warangal's History, with beautiful lakes, fine temples, rich fauna & flora have contributed to its importance as a Tourist Centre. The ancient name of Warangal was known to be Oruguallu or Omtikonda on account of huge boulder like hillock situated near the swayambhu Siva Temple and is also called "EKASILANAGARAM". In course of time, it was called as "Orugallu", and finally known as Warangal. Warangal the ancient Kakatiya Kingdom has everything to satisfy the thirst of tourist all over the world. It has beautiful Lakes , Forts, Architectural Monuments, Wild Life Sanctuary, Musical Garden , Rock Garden, Vana Vigyana Kendra, Regional Science Centre , a fine blend of new and old. The Capital of Kakatiyas is just 150 KM from Hyderabad , the capital of Andhra Pradesh.

Bhadrakali Temple:

The temple is dedicated to Goddess Bhadrakali, the Glant mother Goddess, with fierce looking eyes and face. The main attraction of the temple is the stone image of the diety in human form, in sitting posture, wearing a crown and having eight hands holding various weapons. The deity which measures 2.7 meters in height and the width is believed to be worshipped by the historic ruler Pulakesin-II of Chalukya Dynasty in the year 625 A.D. After his win over the "vengi" region of Andhra Desh. Later "Hari" a Minister of Kakatiyan Ruler Ganapathi Dev, Constructed the approach road and huge tank near the temple.

Thousand Pillars Temple:

The temple, as the name enunciates, is decorated with one thousand pillars. This famous historic monument was built in 1163 A.D. by a Kakatiyan ruler, Rudradev and was named after him as Sri Rudreshwara Swamy Temple. The temple is built in unique "Trikootalaya" style of Kakatiyas, the presiding deity in the main "Sanctum Sanctorum" is Rudreshwar and the other two are dedicated to "Lord Surya" and "Lord Vishnu" the temple is on a satellite plan with the three shrines connected to a square Rung Mandap in the centre. A beautifully carved giant "Nandi" as in Lepakshi is seen on the platform connecting the shrines in the mandap. The exterior wall of the temple, the celling slabs and the four central pillars of the navarangal mandap are decorated with finely carved sculptures of the deities. The sculptures of Indra with Airavata craftsmanship of the Kakatiya Dynasty.

Apart from these, mythical figure brackets such as Gaja-Kesari, Half human-Lion form riding on elephant, Horse-head Lion back on elephant are also arranged under the eves in eastern and southern side porticos. To the north from main temple, there is another temple dedicated t Siva which is exact replica of the main temple. To the south of the main temple, there is a pillared mandap whose central ceiling is decorated with different kinds patma motives. More over nineteen subsidiary shrines consisting of garbhgriha and antarala are placed around the temple.

There is no information about the builder of these great temples except three inscriptions which only talk about visit of Vibhuttigaru, a house hold servant of Panditharadhya. But on stylistic grounds and comparing architectural features of ~mous Ramappa temple at Palampet village, it can be presumed that these temples were most probably constructed during the time of Ganpathidev Maharaj in early 13 the Century A.D. These magnificient group of temples are located adbist tall and lofty palmyra trees and this luxuriant vegetation serves as a beautiful backdrop making visit to these temples a visual feast and a memorable one.

Musical Garden:

Musical Garden is a beautifully laid garden in an area of 15 acres adjacent to Bhadrakali tank. The main attractoin of this garden is a magnificent music fountain operated through a computer in which a number of colourful lights dance to the tune of music, with a huge rock having an artificial water fall in the background. The garden is beautifully landscaped and has an artificial lake in which boating facility is available. Every day hundreds of people visiting this garden and a special show of the musical fountain is arranged daily at 7-00 pm.

Lakhnavaram Lake:

Lakhnavaram Lake is famous for a scenic beauty. It was formed by closing three narrow valleys each with a short bund, with hills being its natural barrier. Constructed by the Kakatiyas in 13th Century A.D, the lake offers irrigation facility of about ayacut of 4500 hectres and is worth of visit.

Pakhal Lake:

Pakhal Lake, situated amidst undulating forest land hills and dales is a popular retreat for the tourists. The lake, constructed around 1213 A.D. by Kakatiyan Ruler, Ganapathidev and spread over an area of 30 Sq.Kms., provides a beautiful site.Set around the shores of this lake is the Pakhal Wild Life Sanctuary with an area of 839 sq.kms. It is a dense forest shelter for a variety of fauna. If, one is lucky, one can spot a tiger or a leopard or a bear and one can find a herd of deer roaming about freely in the wild. The sanctuary is also harbouring Marmals like panthers, hyensa, wolf, wild dogs, jackals, sloth bear, nilgal, porcupine, langoor, Reptiles like python, cobra, common krait, monitor lizard and Crocodiles.

Ramappa Lake:

Ramappa Lake is a magnificient example of irrigation work of Kakatiya Rulers constructed in 13- Century A.D. during Ganapathi Deva's time. Its water is spread over an area of more than 82 Sq.Kms with lush greenery all around. The lake is over looked by beautiful hill ranges in the background providing a spectacular view especially at Sunset time. It is an excellent place for lovers of picnic and one can simply come here and relax under the shade of sprawling trees or walk around appreciating the beauty of nature or have a fascinating boat ride through lovely blue water.

Ghanpur Group of Temples:

The Ghanpur group of temples, comprising of 22 temples constructed within a double walled stone enclosure contain a veritable museum of Kakatiya art and architecture. Among the group of temples, the main temple, which is dedicated to Lord siva is most attractive. The main attraction is of the Sabhamandapa porches. Two madanikas or salabhanjikas, which are on northern side portico, are much more attractive and blithe in their appearance, compared to the famous Palampet(Ramappa Temple) bracket figures.

Brassware of Pembarti:

Scholars tell us of a previous age when iron was not known and copper and alloys were used for making metal tools and objects of daily use. A small part of that age is still with us but mostly in objects of art.Statues, carvings, castings still continue to be made in the attractive copper alloys like bronze and brass. The methods used are still ancient, traditional ones although the raw material today comes from modern mines and furnaces. Indian brass is renowned the world over and chances are the brass potted planter in the foyer of a Manhattan hotel or Tokyo corporate office comes from Pembarti, a small village of Andhra Pradesh which is a centre of brass work. A visit to the artisan's village is very intriguing. Most of the residents are involved in brass and a light bulb would shine through it in a hundred different rays.

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Ranga Reddy History

Ranga Reddy History

A thousand Gods and the Micro chip meet here in Rangareddy District. Located in the rocky Deccan landscape in Central India, adjacent to the capital of Andhra Pradesh, the Rangareddy District is spread over 7000 sq.km, and has been the meeting ground for various civilizations and religions through the ages. And today it is the fastest growing District in the State, perhaps in the Country. Woven into its landscape are the most ancient and the most modern of structures - some made by myth and mystery and the others the handiwork of man. Drenched in the aura of the mythical and the mystical are the places like Keesaragutta, Maheshwaram and Anantagiri in the RR District. The Shiva temples in the area belong to great antiquity and even the beautiful lakes that dot the District have about them a hundred legends of yore. In utter contrast to the antiquity and mystery are the giant modern structures built by man. The Hi-tech City with its conglomerate of global IT giants like the IBM, Microsoft, Oracle, Motorola etc.,the IIIT, the upcoming Knowledge Park, the National Institute of Fashion Technology, the crafts village Shilparamam, all show case man's ingenuity and skill.

Himayath Sagar :

Distance from Hyderabad :24kms. '' Sagar '' meaning ocean in Sanskrit is descriptive of this massive expanse of water. The placid and unpolluted waters of this lake have been the source of drinking water to the people of twin cities for a long time now. The splendid surroundings of the lake providea welcome respite to the city-weary populace.

Shamirpet Lake:

Distance from Hyderabad : 42kms A huge lake attracting a variety of birds and the tired city dwellers. The people come to breathe in the fresh air and soak in the coolness of the place. Situated at a relatively very short distance from the twin cities, it is an easy spot to reach for a rejuvenating weekend in the guest houses by the lake.

Maheshwaram:

Distance from Hyderabad : 40 kms.The lord of destruction and resurrection of the Hindu trinity, Lord Shiva reigns supreme among the ruins left by the ravages of time and man. Besides the main temple, Maheshwaram has two fortresses - Shiva Ganga and Vishnu Ganga, the Kacheri house of Akkanna and Madanna, famous ministers of Bhaktha Ramdas era, the Kodanda Ramalayam, and the Shivaji Durgam. Every edifice here bears the imprint of more than 500 years of history. Making an unforgettable impression on the mind's eye are the exquisite and detailed sculptures in the many temples here.

Anantagiri Hills:

Distance from Hyderabad :75 Kms A surprise feature in the rocky, brown landscape of the RR District is the Anantagiri hill range. This startlingly beautiful hill station is an ideal and upcoming summer resort. With ancient cave-like structures and bathing ghats, with the temple of Lord Ananta Padhmanabha built centuries ago by a muslim king - this is yet another place that bears testimony to the glorious history of the land.

Chilkur:

Distance from Hyd : 28 kms.Nestled in an arm of the beautiful Himayath sagar lake this little village is not only scenic but is also held sacred by the people of the region. The ancient temple of the Lord Balaji is located on an excellent spot by the side of the lake and is increasingly attracting devotees of God as well as of nature. The National Deer Park here is an attempt to protect and nurture the beautiful fauna of the land.

Durgam Cheruvu:

Distance from Hyderabad : 10 kms.Among the many lakes that dot the Rangareddy District and the twin cities, Durgam Cheruvu is the most unspoilt and quietest. Surrounded by the unique rock mounds that mark the plateau, the ''cheruvu'' or the lake makes for a welcome get away from the noisy urban milieu. Boat rides on the lake, games and food stalls add further to the atmosphere of relaxation here.

Keesaragutta:

Distance from Hyd. : 35 kms.A thousand ''Shiva Lingas''. All dating back to times beyond memory. Keesaragutta, a unique hillock with a thousand gods, is well known as the place where Lord Rama worshipped Shiva ages and ages ago. The temple here with over a thousand years of history has a unique sand sculpture in the sanctum sanctorum And the archealogical museum here houses artifacts dating back to the 4th century. Keesara is a testament to the Artefacts of the land.>

Hi-Tech City:

Distance from Hyderabad : 12 kms.The most happening place for Information Technology in this part of the globe. Home for IT giants like the IBM, Microsoft, Oracle, GE, Motorola etc., the Hi-tech city in Madhapur is the symbol of man's capacity and skill in the ever expanding frontiers of knowledge. Providing a great contrast to the historicity of the land, this technological hub is an energitic and creative response to the contemporary needs of the country and the world.

Shilparamam:

Distance from Hyderabad : 12 kms.With the backdrop of the Hi-tech city building, the symbol of the most modern skills of man, Shilparamam at Madhapur showcases the age old, exquisite arts and crafts of the state of Andhra Pradesh and the country. Spread over 50-acres of land and only 6 years old, this village has given a tremendous boost to arts and crafts and has become a commercial heaven for artisans. A thousand varieties of handicrafts are sold here by the craftsmen themselves. There is an amphitheatre for folk arts with daily performances and thousands flock here to savour their cultural, artistic, and aesthetic heritage.

Ramoji Film City:

Distance from Hyderabad : 22 kms.This is the world's largest film city. It offers excellent and comprehensive facilities for filmmaking and is attracting producers from all over the world. The guided tours through the fantastic landscapes are a major attraction here. To walk through the Mauryan splendour of a bygone era, through the Mughal magic and to wander through the world of the wild west is the easiest thing to do in this concrete world of make-believe. A place where dreams look real and where fantasy is great fun.

Dhola Ri Dhani:

Distance from Hyd : 22kms.A northern wind is blowing here in the south at Dhola ri Dhani. Visually it is a typical Rajasthani village, complete with a temple, Ghoomar Jhoomar the amphitheatre for performing the folk arts, Kund - a swimming pool and Maan Manuhar the chowki-style restaurant with ethnic cuisine, lawns, dance floor and the artifact shop. All these make for a functional blend of the ethnic and the modern. Come, experience the ambience of Rajasthan. Come to a resort with a difference.

Ocen Park:

Distance from Hyd : 15 kms.An ocean of fun and fantasy plumb in the middle of the plateau. A world class amusement and water theme park. This is a place for pure fun and frolic with a variety of water rides - sliding, rafting, going zip-zap-zoom, carousing in the wave pool and many more. Ocean Park offers variety of fun things to do in water, on land and in air for people of all age groups. It is situated just 15 kms from the state capital at Gandipet in 20 acres of landscaped gardens.

Runway:

Distance from Hyderabad : 17 kms. Sweeping people off their feet and setting them on the track to a wild and thrilling adventure sport is the Runway - 9 in Kompally. Go- Karting is one of the youngest action sports that has already over 80 million fans world-wide. India's first and a state-of-the-art Go-Karting facility, Runway-9 is on a 5 acre plot in Kompally on the National Highway-7. Runway-9 has a full scale 711 metres concrete track conforming to international standards. Illuminated at night, the track is attached to a huge grandstand that includes a club house with multiple restaurants and other facilities - pool parlours, archery range, even a play centre for children making it an ideal family recreation centre.

Sanghi:

Distance from Hyderabad : 26 kms.A marble marvel built by the Sanghi family, this magnificient temple is situated at Sanghi nagar, 26 kms from Hyderabad. Sculpted by the renowned craftsman Sri Ganapathy Stapathy, this temple complex - ''Paramanandagiri'', has temples of Lord Hanuman, Lord Venkateshwara, Lord Rama, Lord Ganesha, Lord Kartikeya, Goddess Durga and Goddess Ashtalakshmi. A visual delight, this temple complex has an ambience of serenity and sanctity that opens the mind to new vistas.

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Nizamabad History

Nizamabad History

There are many tourist spots in district, prominent among them are Nizamsagar, Pochampad, Pocharam, Alisagar and Nizamabad Fort etc, apart from places of religious prominence like Limbadri Narsimhaswamy temple, Lingappa Swamy Temple, Peddagutta etc. Nizamsagar project is constructed at Achampet village on the river Manjeera, a major tributary of Godhavari. Beautiful flower gardens are grown on both sides of dam with dakbunglow facilities. A hydro electric power station is also established near Hassanpally villege of nizamsagar Mandal. Pochampad project is constructed at Pochampad Village on the River Godhavari. This is also a place of Tourist interest.

Pochampad Dam:

Pocharam reservoir is located on Hyderabad-Nizamsagar road. This was constructed on the river Aler the dam site is considered to be beautiful picnic spot attracting many visitors from Hyderabad.

ALISAGAR:

Alisagar Reservoir is situated at a distance of 13Km from Nizamabad which is another important picnic spot, close to Nizamabad. A beautiful garden raised here attract picnickers from Nizamabad.         Nizamabad Fort was developed on an original temple of Ram Mandir constructed by Raghunath Das, who had also constructed a big tank which, is the main water source for Nizamabad town till today. Later the temple was developed into a fort.Alisagar is the beautiful garden developed by Nizam of Hyderabad. This is under the control of Irrigation Department as the Garden is under the bund of Alisagar Tank maintained by Irrigation Department. The Garden is in (33) acres with fountains and has lot of flowers, Deer Park, Tree House. The Garden is very poorly maintained due to insufficient funds and non-availability of technical no-how in garden maintenance. There is an island inside the Alisagar lake. Boating facility in the tank has been introduced recently. About 1000 to 2000 people visit the Alisagar garden on Sundays. Alisagar is situated about (10) K.Ms. away from the Nizamabad town and (2) K.Ms. from Nizamabad-Basar route. There is tremendous potential for religious, amusement and eco-tourism here.

Nizamsagar:

There is a beautiful garden under Nizamsagar Project. This is in the Sangareddy - Nanded - Akola Road about (150) K.Ms. from Hyderabad. There is a garden, swimming pool and Guest Houses are all in poor maintenance. During rainy season many people visit from Karnataka, Maharashtra and neighboring districts like Medak, Karimnagar and Hyderabad. Boating facility has been introduced.

YEMCHA :

Yemcha village in Nizamabad district is just (4) K.Ms. from Basar temple on the Bank of Godavari. It is on the road side of Hyderabad - Basar route. There is a big Drinking Water Scheme constructed under the centrally sponsored Water Supply scheme provide drinking water to (77) villages. There is a summer storage tank storing water from Godavari.

NIZAMABAD FORT:

There is a Jagannath Temple at Quilla (port) on the south-west corner of Nizamabad town. This port is said to be built by Rashtraputha kings in the 10th Centaury. At top the Quilla at about 300' height there is a Rama temple built by Ramdas Mantra of Chatrapathi Sivaji. This is the huge temple with Corridors, Muntaps, Mahamuntaps and large Kalyana Mandapam of about 2000 sq,feet. Area.

The Rama temple can be develop as a place of religious importance. TTD has been requested to help under Annamacharya project. The Collector has also taken the Executive Officer, TTD for inspection of site on 5.7.2001. The temple has been renovated recently, the stair case to Garba Gudi has been constructed. The temple is adjoining the Jail which is presently host in the port. The temple is under management of local committee and should be handed over to Endowment Department for further Development.

The waste expense place below the port can be develop into a beautiful garden. An open air auditorium can be constructed for cultural performances, Musical fountains can be established drawing water from nearby Raghunath Tan

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Nalgonda History

Nalgonda History

Nalgonda in the past is referred to as Nilagiri. During the period of Bahamani kingdom, it had been renamed as Nallagonda. Later in Nizam rule, during the later kings rule the name has been transformed in to Nalgonda(for official uses). But in popular culture its called as Nallagonda only. Recently A.P. govt. has changed its name to Nalgonda for convenience.But the popular name, Nallagonda, with which it is referred to by one and all and finds the name frequently even in "Poetry of the famous Telangana Liberation Struggle", should be restored back in view of its history and popular usage.

Buddha Statue:

Nagarjuna Sagar in an important Buddhist site located 150 kms from Hyderabad. The historic location takes its name from the Buddhist saint and scholar Acharya Nagarjuna who is said to have set up a centre of learning here. Today, Nagarjuna Sagar is home to Nagarjuna Sagar Dam - the world's tallest masonry dam that irrigates over 10 lakh acres of land.It was during the building of the dam that the ruins of an ancient Buddhist civilization were excavated here. Some of the relics unearthed have been carefully preserved on a picturesque island called Nagarjuna Konda, located in the centre of a man-made lake. The vestiges of a sacred Buddhist stupa, vihara, monasteries, a university and a sacrificial altar have been carefully reconstructed at Anupu on the east bank of the reservoir.

Nagarjuna Konda:

A fascinating island set in the middle of a man-made lake, Nagarjuna Konda houses the excavated remains of the 2nd and 3rd century Buddhist civilization found at Nagarjuna Sagar. To reach Nagarjuna Konda, visitors board a boat at the jetty near Vijayapuri township.

Nagarjuna Sagar:

The nearest airport is in Hyderabad at a distance of 149 km. Rail : The nearest rail head is Macherla, which is 29 km from Nagarjuna Sagar. Bus : Regular service from Hyderabad to Nagarjuna Sagar.

Yadagirigutta:

The town acquired its name and fame from a sage called Yadarishi, son of the great sage Rishyasrunga who did penance inside a cave with the blessings of Anjaneya on this hill between Bhongir and Raigiri in Nalgonda district.Pleased with his deep devotion, Lord Narasimha (an incarnation of Lord Vishnu) appeared before him in five different forms as Jwala, Yogananda, Gandabherunda, Ugra and Lakshminarasimha. They later manifested themselves into finely sculpted forms that later came to be worshipped as Panchanarasimha Kshetram. As the legend goes, the Lord appeared first as Jwala Narasimha (Lord as a flame), when Yadarishi was unable to face the intensity of this apparition, he appeared in a peaceful form as Yoganarasimha (Lord in a Yogic Padmasana posture with open palms on the knees). Not satisfied with the Lord appearing alone, Yadarishi sought to see him with this consort, so he is said to have appeared with Lakshmi on his lap, known as Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy and as being worshipped by Alwars, his ardent devotees.

To see these three forms one has to go through an entrance that narrows itself into a dark cave which in fact is surmised as the urga (fiery) form of Narasimha (the fourth form) because it was beyond the strength of a sage to see that form and gandabherunda ( the garuda pakshi or the eagle) is the fifth form of the Lord which is said to have been found sculpted in rock underneath the Anjaneya, known as 'Kshetrapalaka' (or the one who ruled over that hill). All these forms are known as " swayambhu" or self emanated. Yadarishi is said to have been granted his wish that the place where the Lord appeared will be known by his name as Yadagiri (giri means hill in Sanskrit, and gutta which means a hillock in Telugu seems to have been a latter-day suffix) and that Lord Lakshmi Narasimha will be worshipped for many years to come.

Chaya Somalingeswara Temple:

Mystic Doorway "Chaya" (shadow) Somalingeswaraswamy temple. It is an amazing fact that there is an everlasting shadow formed any time of the day on the presiding deity. One has been unable to figure out what or which pillar casts the shadow above the linga placed on the ground, as the temple is surrounded by many pillars. Hence the deity acquired its name from this mysterious shadow. It is a major attraction in Nalgonda and people have been amazed by this mystery since time immemorial. Many devotees throng this temple during Sivarathri.

Ethipothala Water Falls:

Eleven km. Downstream from the dam are the Ethipothala waterfalls, set in a beautiful valley. The Chandravankas stream here plunges from a height of 21.3 metres into a lagoon, and flows on through a green valley much frequented by tourists.  These beautiful and refreshing waterfalls are about 60metres high originate from the Chandravanka river. They are about 21 km east of Nagarjuna Konda and named after a priest (ethi) who meditated in the caves above (apathalla-upper place). There are also some cave temples in the area, worshipped by the locals. Nagarjuna Konda and Ethipothala Waterfalls are around 150 kms from Hyderabad by road. Launches depart for the island from the small village of Vijayapuri.

Nandikonda:

Nandikonda is a small village on the bank of River Krishna. It is about 64.37-km from Miryalaguda. The most important structure discovered was the Ikshvaku citadel with its great fortification wall, ditch, gates and army barracks inside and a great rectangular stadium.

Kolanupaka:

It is located 6-km from Aler and 80-km from Hyderabad, and is a place of much historical importance. It was once a prosperous city covering an area of 93.24-kms and the ruins of old fortifications can still be seen. It gained prominence when it was made the alternate capital of the Kalyani Chalukyas in the 11th century AD.

Pochampalli:

It is at a distance of 9.66-km from Bibinagar and 14.48-km from Bhongir. Acharya Vinoba Bhave started Bhodan Movement here in 1950.

Pillalamarri:

Beautiful paintings, exquisitely carved pillars and several ancient inscriptions may be seen in the Kakatiyas temples here. This historic was the birthplace of the famous Telugu poet Pillalamarri Pina Veerabhadrudu.

Rachakonda:

Situated 64-km from Nalgonda it is a place of tourist importance. The 'Dasavatara' sculptures in a cave near Pattabhigutta and the five temples in the town are excellent specimens of Kakatiya art and architecture. Situated among hill ranges, Rachakonda is a place of considerable archaeological interest.

Bhongir Fort:

Bhongir fort was built on an isolated rock by the western Chalukya ruler Tribhuvanamalla Vikramaditya VI and was thus named after him as Tribhuvanagiri. This name gradually became Bhuvanagiri and subsequently Bhongir. At the foot of the fortified rocks 609.6 meters above the sea level stands the town of Bhongir. The splendid historical fort with the awe-inspiring rock and the aesthetically fortified courts which have stood the ravages of time stir the imagination of the tourists. The Bala Hisar or citadel on the top of the hill gives a bird's eye view of the neighbouring area. The fort is associated with the herioc queen Rudramadevi and her grandson Prataparudra's rule.The fort is located upon a single hill at an altitude of 500 feet. Built is the 12th century the fort spreads over an area of 40 acres.

Wadapally:

Sri Meenakshi Agastheswarw Swamy, Wadapally 6000 years ago sage Agasthya Maharshi installed the idols of Sri Meenakshi Agasteswara and Sri Laxmi Narsimha at holy SANGAM of Krishna and Musi rivers in Wadepalli village of Miryalguda Mandal. For thousands of years the temple place remained in dense forest. During the time of excavation the idols of Lord Shiva were found in the temple and reinstalled the same. Once a hunter was chasing a bird, the bird wanted to save its life. So it hid behind the idol of Lord Shiva by covering it with its wings. Lord Shiva appeared to the hunter and asked him not to kill the bird. Lord Shiva assured the hunter that he would offer his brain instead of bird. Then the hunter agreed to him and had the brain of Shiva by inserting his fingers.

As he did so, holes were made on his head. Goddess Ganga rose out of the holes, soon after this incident. There are holes on the SIVA LINGAM in which 10 figures can be inserted. Even after taking large quantities of water from the holes, the level of water does not go down. Once Sri Shankaracharya visited the temple along with his diciples.They wanted to find out the reason as to why the water level is not going down therefore they tied a thread to spoon and dropped it into the hole then it went inside deep and stopped. When they pulled up the thread, they found blood stains on that, then realised their mistakes and begged pardon from the God.

Pangal:

The shrines of Panagal constitute perhaps the finest examples of the medieval deccan temples. The temple complex consists of the main shrine dedicated to Siva with the Nandi mandapa in front. The architecture of the temple is the finest. It has 66 pillars. The four central pillars of the mandapa are highly ornate at the bottom and, on them, the scenes from the Ramayana and the Mahabharata are depicted. The perfected-screen pattern on the flanks in various dancing poses displays the supreme workmanship accomplished during that period. Dancers and hair styles also adorn the outer walls. These are specially noted for their graceful carving. The beauty of their proportion and the vibrant texture of the shapes which enrich the exterior and their impressive clarity testify the architectural genius of their builders.

They also reveal the high perfection reached by the sculptors and architects of that age. The Kakatiya Stapati mastered the idioms of the earlier Chalukya style The Chayala Somesvara temple is yet another temple near Panagal. The temple is known for the Chhaya (shadow) of Siva Linga which is said to be tationary from sunrise to sunset. The technique of the architect is unique. It is regarded as the most imaginative work of the Kakatiya architecture. The temple also contains valuable inscriptions of Rudramba's time.The most conspicuous feature of the Pandya style was the emergence of the monumental gateway or Gopuram which is the dominant point of temple complex. The walls of the temples imposed an ornamental appearance. The gateways are treated with rich plastic decorations.

Matampalli:

The Temple of Sri Laxmi Narsimha Swamy , a famous pilgrimage is situated here on the banks of rever Krishna . Major celebrations take place during the Vykunta Ekadasi in January & Kalyana Mahotsvam in May.

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