The Historical Town of Bhuvanagiri
There are many heritage structures in our state that represent priceless heritage and invaluable architecture of the age gone by. The Bhongir fort in Yadadri-Bhuvanagiri district of Telangana is one such massive impregnable structure erected by Chalukya ruler, Tribhuvanamalla Vikramaditya VI and the fort has been named after him. The history of Bhongir fort is …
The ‘English’ Legacy of Hyderabad
The state of Telangana is truly a treasured land of monuments, historic structures and palaces. It is important safeguard these priceless monuments and preserve their glory for the future generations. A firm resolve to protect our invaluable heritage with the efforts of the Archaeology department is playing a key role in securing our history and …
One-of-its-kind Ancient, Brick Temple
Jainism, one of the oldest religions in the world flourished all over India and in South India, Telangana region boasts of historic Jain temples and sites, which were unearthed during excavations. The state of Telangana istherefore also known for its rare Jain heritage.The spread of Jain faith here centuries ago shows the multi-cultural and multi …
Cultural Contributions by the Regional Feudatories of Kakatiyas
The state of Telangananeeds no special introduction for its priceless heritage. The region is home to many monuments, built by several dynasties over the years, whichreflects the heritage glory and also the archeological prominence of the region. The region is also known for many historic structures which occupies a unique pride of place among other …
Pre-historic Rock Art Site of Telangana
What is Rock Art? Rock art is a form of landscape art, which is found only in certain regions of India. Rock Art includes age-old designs placed on boulders and cliff faces, along with cave walls as well as ceilings, ground surface of rocks etc. There have been more than 50 rock art sites, right …
Ancient Buddhist Site of Heritage Significance
There are many religions in the world, with its own history and heritage. Buddhism is one such ancient religion which had greatly flourished in South and South-East Asia from thousands of years. Telangana is a blessed region, which was once home to ancient Buddhist settlements. The state is home to many significant Buddhist sites of …
Ganapeshwara Group of Temples (Kotagullu)
Ghanapuram in Jayshankar-Bhupalpally districtof Telangana is renowned as a great heritage destination of Kakatiya architecture and art. In fact, the state of Telangana is characterized by the reign of Kakatiya, whose profound influence can be seen to this day in the form of several temples and monuments. It may not be an exclamation to say …
A Blend of Maratha & Kannada Architecture!
Nirmal region can be truly described as a land of temples and culture, with a unique legend associated with each of its temples, thereby lending a mythical charm for these destinations. One such temple in the region is that of Kadile Papahareshwar which holds a prominent place. Kadile Papahareshwar Temple is located in a village …
Witness to the History of Bhuvanagiri!
There are many heritage structures in our state that represent priceless heritage and invaluable architecture of the age gone by. The Bhongir fort in Yadadri-Bhuvanagiri district of Telangana is one such massive impregnable structure erected by Chalukya ruler, Tribhuvanamalla Vikramaditya VI and the fort has been named after him. The fort witnessed a glorious period …
Nirmal’s Tryst with its Glorious Past
Every heritage structure over the centuries, has a different background, story and history. Telangana state is home to numerous forts, which reflects the state’s tryst with many dynasties in each region that shaped its destiny, culture and traditions. In fact, these structures are a witness to several historic moments, conquests, victory and defeat of several …