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India’s youngest state Telangana can be truly described as treasure trove of archaeology. The state boasts of invaluable heritage, timeless monuments and many more. The Deccan region of India, encompassing the state of Telangana has been renowned since ages for its heritage legacy and the imprint of several dynasties and their architectural marvels. After bifurcation, …
Qutub Shahi Tombs
Erected in the memory of the departed kings of Golconda, they are magnificent monuments that have withstood the test of time and nature’s vagaries. They are located one kilometer north of Golconda Fort’s called Banjara Darwaza. They are imposing marvels of architectural excellence that stand as the reminders of the glory of Golconda kings who …
Fortifications Undrugonda
Undrugonda is a region of historical importance in Nalgonda district of Telangana with several age-old structures dotting the hillock and also the surrounding areas. Undrugonda is located nearly 62 km from the district headquarters of Nalgonda and is well accessible by road. The ruins of the Undrugonda fort are of archaeological significance and they represent …
Exhibition of Glass Plate Negatives, August 19th, State Museum, Hyderabad
A unique exhibition is being organized on the occasion of World Photography Day i.e. August 19th 2016 at the State Museum, Public Gardens, Hyderabad. Every year this day is marked as the World Photography Day, which is all about celebrating the birth of photography. It was originated after the invention of the Daguerreotype photographic processes, …
Trikuta Temple
There is a dilapidated Trikuta temple built in typical Kakatiya style. The historic temple is found in Kothapalli village. The temple stands on an upapitha which serves the purpose of pradakshinapatha. It is divided into horizontal mouldings. The temple faces south. It consists of a square mandapa with three shrines towards the east, west and north. This temple …
Majestic Shams-ul-Umra Tombs (Paigah Tombs)
Hyderabad city with its centuries-old history is well known for its range of historic tombs and monuments. One such monument is Shams-ul-umra Tombs, located at Phisal Banda, near Santosh Nagar. The site also known as the Paigah Tombs, is the burial ground of the members of the famous Paigah family of the Asaf Jahi period. …
Sri Pachalasomeswara Swamy temple
There are three famous and historic temples which are located in Panagal town. These are Pachala Someswara Swamy Temple, Lord Venkateswara Temple and Chaya Someswara Temple. Among these Pachala Someswara Temple is of great significance from architectural and sculptural point of view. Panagal is located nearly 4 km from the district headquarters of Nalgonda and …
Gandharikota
Telangana The land of rich heritage is a treasure of many forts and palaces. Gandharikota, It is a beautiful fort built amid forest, famous for its architectural design. It was built by tribal kings about 1,000 years ago. Located close to Bokkalagutta, a hamlet in Adilabad district, Gandharikota is four km away from Mancherial . The kota’s …
Sri Trilingeswara Alayam
Medak region in the state of Telangana is home to many Shiavite temples. There are many7 dilapidated temples and one of them is locally known as Tringeswaralayam (Trikuta), which is located on the eastern side of the village. The village of Yellareddypet lies enroute Siddipet from Hyderabad, via town of Gajwel. Yellareddypet is located nearly …
Qutub Shahi Mosque, Uppal
Hyderabad and several regions in Ranga Reddy district of Telangana are well known for many prominent mosques of the Qutub Shahi Period, considered as the pride for Deccan Region. Here is one such Mosque, situated in Uppal area of Hyderabad city on the highway to Warangal which was built during reign of Abdulla Qutb Shah …