Nalgonda District is a district in
Andhra PradeshAndhra Pradesh , abbreviated A.P., is a state situated on the south-eastern coast of India. It is India's fourth largest state by area and fifth largest by population. Its capital and largest city is Hyderabad...
. It has a population of 3,247,982 of which 13.32% is
urbanAn urban area is characterized by higher population density and vast human features in comparison to areas surrounding it. Urban areas may be cities, towns or conurbations, but the term is not commonly extended to rural settlements such as villages and hamlets.Urban areas are created and further...
as of 2001.
http://www.censusindiamaps.net/page/India_WhizMap/IndiaMap.htmIts name is derived from two telugu words Nalla (Black) & Konda (Hills) i.e.
Black Hills.
Towns in the district include:
NalgondaNalgonda is a town and a municipality in Nalgonda district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Its name is derived from two telugu words Nalla and Konda . Nalgonda is sometimes referred as Nilgiri.-Geography:...
,Miryalaguda,
SuryapetSuryapet is one of the major towns in Nalgonda district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is sometimes referred as Bhanupuri , it is equidistant from Hyderabad and Vijayawada. Suryapet is spread over an area of 134 km² and divided into 41 municipal wards as special grade municipality....
, Kodada, Kattangur,
NakrekalNakrekal is a town in the Nalgonda district in India. It is located along the Indian National Highway No. 9, about 25 KM. from the district headquarters at the town of Nalgonda. Nakrekal has a significant influence on the villages surrounding it. Children from many villages travel to Nakrekal...
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BhongirBhongir, Bhongiri or Bhuvanagiri is a town and municipality in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. It is located in the of Bhongir, Bhongiri or Bhuvanagiri is a town and municipality in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. It is located in the of Bhongir, Bhongiri or Bhuvanagiri is a town and...
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Bhoodhan PochampallyBhoodhan Pochampally is a Mandal in Nalgonda District. Nalgonda District, in turn is a district in Andhra Pradesh in southern India and is popularily known as Silk City of India.-Demographics:...
, Aleru, Narkatpalli,
HuzurnagarHuzurnagar is a town and taluka in Nalgonda District in Andhra Pradesh, India. Nearby villages include Govinda Puram, Vepala Singaram, and Lakkavaram.Once it was the widest Taluka in the district which covered in towns as Kodad, Munagala etc.,...
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DevarakondaDevarakonda is a census town and mandal headquarters in the Nalgonda district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.- History :Once upon a time a formidable stronghold of the Recherla velama Kings this fort now stands amidst ruins. A place worth visiting by antiquity lovers it is no more than of...
, Yadagirigutta,
RajapetRajapet is a historical place which is popularly known as "Samsthan Rajapet". The total village is covered by huge wall . This village is the headquarter of Mandal which contains 19 villages and couple of tandas.The main occupation of the people here is Agriculture and Powerlooms. There are more...
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MothkurMothkur is an agricultural and good marketing town in Nalgonda district, in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. The Postal Code of Mothkur is 508277....
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KapugalluKapugallu is a large gram panchayat near Kodad in the Nalgonda district of Andhra Pradesh, India. The surrounding countryside is full of mango gardens and paddy fields....
and Kanegal.
The rivers
KrishnaThe Krishna River , is one of the longest rivers in central-southern India .-Course:...
, Musi River, Aleru, Peddavagu,
Dindi"Dindi" is a song composed by Antonio Carlos Jobim, with lyrics by Aloysio de Oliveria. English lyrics were added by Ray Gilbert.-Notable recordings:*Sylvia Telles - *Astrud Gilberto - The Astrud Gilberto Album...
and Paleru flow through the Nalgonda district.
There are two major irrigation projects in Nalgonda:
- Nagarjuna Sagar
Nagarjuna Sagar is an important Buddhist site, patronised by the rulers of the ancient Ikshvaku dynasty in the 3rd century, now a tourist attraction located 150 km from Hyderabad, ....
- Alimineti Madhava Reddy Project (previously known as the Srisailam Left Bank Canal)
The minor irrigation projects in the district are:
- Musi
Musi may refer to:* Musi River * Musi River * Musi language It may also refer to:*Angelo Musi, an American basketball player...
Reservoir
- Panagal Reservoir
- Dindi
"Dindi" is a song composed by Antonio Carlos Jobim, with lyrics by Aloysio de Oliveria. English lyrics were added by Ray Gilbert.-Notable recordings:*Sylvia Telles - *Astrud Gilberto - The Astrud Gilberto Album...
Reservoir
- Shaligowraram
- Shali Gowraram :Shaligowraram is a mandal of Nalgonda district , Andhra Pradesh...
Reservoir
- Pulichintala project under construction
- Dirshanapally Mdl Noothankal
- Mukundapuram mdl nereducherla
The district has a population of 3,238,449 and covers an area of 14,240 km² (2001 census).
Nalgonda District is a district in
Andhra PradeshAndhra Pradesh , abbreviated A.P., is a state situated on the south-eastern coast of India. It is India's fourth largest state by area and fifth largest by population. Its capital and largest city is Hyderabad...
. It has a population of 3,247,982 of which 13.32% is
urbanAn urban area is characterized by higher population density and vast human features in comparison to areas surrounding it. Urban areas may be cities, towns or conurbations, but the term is not commonly extended to rural settlements such as villages and hamlets.Urban areas are created and further...
as of 2001.
http://www.censusindiamaps.net/page/India_WhizMap/IndiaMap.htmIts name is derived from two telugu words Nalla (Black) & Konda (Hills) i.e.
Black Hills.
Description
Towns in the district include:
NalgondaNalgonda is a town and a municipality in Nalgonda district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Its name is derived from two telugu words Nalla and Konda . Nalgonda is sometimes referred as Nilgiri.-Geography:...
,Miryalaguda,
SuryapetSuryapet is one of the major towns in Nalgonda district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is sometimes referred as Bhanupuri , it is equidistant from Hyderabad and Vijayawada. Suryapet is spread over an area of 134 km² and divided into 41 municipal wards as special grade municipality....
, Kodada, Kattangur,
NakrekalNakrekal is a town in the Nalgonda district in India. It is located along the Indian National Highway No. 9, about 25 KM. from the district headquarters at the town of Nalgonda. Nakrekal has a significant influence on the villages surrounding it. Children from many villages travel to Nakrekal...
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BhongirBhongir, Bhongiri or Bhuvanagiri is a town and municipality in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. It is located in the of Bhongir, Bhongiri or Bhuvanagiri is a town and municipality in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. It is located in the of Bhongir, Bhongiri or Bhuvanagiri is a town and...
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Bhoodhan PochampallyBhoodhan Pochampally is a Mandal in Nalgonda District. Nalgonda District, in turn is a district in Andhra Pradesh in southern India and is popularily known as Silk City of India.-Demographics:...
, Aleru, Narkatpalli,
HuzurnagarHuzurnagar is a town and taluka in Nalgonda District in Andhra Pradesh, India. Nearby villages include Govinda Puram, Vepala Singaram, and Lakkavaram.Once it was the widest Taluka in the district which covered in towns as Kodad, Munagala etc.,...
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DevarakondaDevarakonda is a census town and mandal headquarters in the Nalgonda district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.- History :Once upon a time a formidable stronghold of the Recherla velama Kings this fort now stands amidst ruins. A place worth visiting by antiquity lovers it is no more than of...
, Yadagirigutta,
RajapetRajapet is a historical place which is popularly known as "Samsthan Rajapet". The total village is covered by huge wall . This village is the headquarter of Mandal which contains 19 villages and couple of tandas.The main occupation of the people here is Agriculture and Powerlooms. There are more...
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MothkurMothkur is an agricultural and good marketing town in Nalgonda district, in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. The Postal Code of Mothkur is 508277....
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KapugalluKapugallu is a large gram panchayat near Kodad in the Nalgonda district of Andhra Pradesh, India. The surrounding countryside is full of mango gardens and paddy fields....
and Kanegal.
The rivers
KrishnaThe Krishna River , is one of the longest rivers in central-southern India .-Course:...
, Musi River, Aleru, Peddavagu,
Dindi"Dindi" is a song composed by Antonio Carlos Jobim, with lyrics by Aloysio de Oliveria. English lyrics were added by Ray Gilbert.-Notable recordings:*Sylvia Telles - *Astrud Gilberto - The Astrud Gilberto Album...
and Paleru flow through the Nalgonda district.
There are two major irrigation projects in Nalgonda:
- Nagarjuna Sagar
Nagarjuna Sagar is an important Buddhist site, patronised by the rulers of the ancient Ikshvaku dynasty in the 3rd century, now a tourist attraction located 150 km from Hyderabad, ....
- Alimineti Madhava Reddy Project (previously known as the Srisailam Left Bank Canal)
The minor irrigation projects in the district are:
- Musi
Musi may refer to:* Musi River * Musi River * Musi language It may also refer to:*Angelo Musi, an American basketball player...
Reservoir
- Panagal Reservoir
- Dindi
"Dindi" is a song composed by Antonio Carlos Jobim, with lyrics by Aloysio de Oliveria. English lyrics were added by Ray Gilbert.-Notable recordings:*Sylvia Telles - *Astrud Gilberto - The Astrud Gilberto Album...
Reservoir
- Shaligowraram
- Shali Gowraram :Shaligowraram is a mandal of Nalgonda district , Andhra Pradesh...
Reservoir
- Pulichintala project under construction
- Dirshanapally Mdl Noothankal
- Mukundapuram mdl nereducherla
Demographics
The district has a population of 3,238,449 and covers an area of 14,240 km² (2001 census). The literacy rate is 58%.
Mandals
1. Bommalaramaram
2. M Turkapalle
3. RajapetRajapet is a historical place which is popularly known as "Samsthan Rajapet". The total village is covered by huge wall . This village is the headquarter of Mandal which contains 19 villages and couple of tandas.The main occupation of the people here is Agriculture and Powerlooms. There are more...
4. Yadavagirigutta
5. Alair
6. Gundala-History:Sancaka was a scientist who invented an anti-lightning struck serum, finally cracking the formula the night of his girlfriend's birthday, which he forgot about in the midst in his work. She broke up with him, causing the heartbroken Sancaka to run off in the stormy night...
7. ThirumalagiriThirumalagiri, also called Thonda Thirumalagiri is a mandal headquarters in Nalgonda district, Andhra Pradesh, India.Thirumalagiri comes under the assembly constituency of Thungathurthi, this town is on the way from Suryapet to Jangaon, 45 km from each town.Thirumalagiri has two parts, one is Old...
8. ThungaThurthi
9. Nuthankal
10. AtmakurAtmakur is a city in Nellore district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is the headquarters of Atmakur mandal.-History:Atmakur is the Mandal and Taluka head quarters. It has about 500 years of rich heritage and culture. There are several places of historical importance in and around the...
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11. Jaji Reddi Gudem
12. Shaligowraram- Shali Gowraram :Shaligowraram is a mandal of Nalgonda district , Andhra Pradesh...
13. MothkurMothkur is an agricultural and good marketing town in Nalgonda district, in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. The Postal Code of Mothkur is 508277....
14. AtmakurAtmakur is a city in Nellore district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is the headquarters of Atmakur mandal.-History:Atmakur is the Mandal and Taluka head quarters. It has about 500 years of rich heritage and culture. There are several places of historical importance in and around the...
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15. Valigonda
16. BhongirBhongir, Bhongiri or Bhuvanagiri is a town and municipality in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. It is located in the of Bhongir, Bhongiri or Bhuvanagiri is a town and municipality in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. It is located in the of Bhongir, Bhongiri or Bhuvanagiri is a town and...
17. BibinagarBibinagar is a mandal headquarter in Nalgonda district, Andhra Pradesh, India. It is located on Warangal Highway between Hyderabad and Bhongir.There is a railway station in South Central Railway, Indian Railways....
18. Pochampally
19. ChoutuppalChoutuppal is a census town and mandal headquarters in Nalgonda district in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India.-Demographics: India census, Choutuppal had a population of 14,071. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Choutuppal has an average literacy rate of 65%, higher than the...
20. Ramannapeta
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21. Chityal (Nalgonda)Chityal is a village and a mandal in Nalgonda district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India....
22. Narketpalle
23. KattangoorKattangoor is a village and mandal located along National Highway 9 in Nalgonda district of Andhra Pradesh, India...
24. NakrekalNakrekal is a town in the Nalgonda district in India. It is located along the Indian National Highway No. 9, about 25 KM. from the district headquarters at the town of Nalgonda. Nakrekal has a significant influence on the villages surrounding it. Children from many villages travel to Nakrekal...
25. KethepallyKethepally is a town in the Nalgonda district in India. It is located along the National Highway No. 9, about 30 km from the district headquarters Nalgonda....
26. SuryapetSuryapet is one of the major towns in Nalgonda district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is sometimes referred as Bhanupuri , it is equidistant from Hyderabad and Vijayawada. Suryapet is spread over an area of 134 km² and divided into 41 municipal wards as special grade municipality....
27. Chivvemla
28. Mothey
29. Nadigudem
30. MunagalaMunagala is a town/mandal in the Nalgonda district in the state of Andhra Pradesh, INDIA.It is Located on NH9 and there are many small villages besides this town. Even though NH9 highway passes through it, still it is under developed. The nearest big town is KODADA. All the people from Munagala...
31. Penpahad
32. Vemulapalle
33. ThipparthiTipparthi is a mandal in Nalgonda dist. It is located 16 km from Nalgonda town and from Hyderabad it is 125km.19 villages are there in this mandal.Those areA.Duppala Palle,Cheruvu Palle,Dacharam,Gaddikondaram,Ganganapalem,Indloor,Indugula,Jangamreddi Gudem,...
34. NalgondaNalgonda is a town and a municipality in Nalgonda district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Its name is derived from two telugu words Nalla and Konda . Nalgonda is sometimes referred as Nilgiri.-Geography:...
35. Munugode
36. Narayanapuram
37. Marri Guda
38. ChandurChandur is a census town in Nalgonda district in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India.-Geography:Chandur is located at . It has an average elevation of 484 metres .-Demographics:...
39. KangalKangal is a town and a district of Sivas Province of Turkey....
40. NidamanurNidamanur is a village in Prakasam district of Andhra Pradesh....
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41. Thripuraram
42. Miryalaguda
43. GaridePalliGaridepalli is a town and mandal in Nalgonda district in Andhra Pradesh, India. Nearby villages include Ponugode, Kalmal cheruvu, Keethavarigudem, Gaddipalli and Bethavolu...
44. Chilkur
45. KodadKodad or Kodada is a town and mandal headquarters in the Nalgonda district of Andhra Pradesh, South India. It is located on the National Highway 9 between Hyderabad and Vijayawada. It is just 10km away from Telengana-Andhra boarder....
46. MellachervuMellaCheruvu also known as Medlacheruru or MellaCheruvu is a village in Nalgonda district of Andhra Pradesh, India, situated at a distance of 10 km from Huzur Nagar and 24 km from Kodad and 68 km from the Khammam railway station...
47. HuzurnagarHuzurnagar is a town and taluka in Nalgonda District in Andhra Pradesh, India. Nearby villages include Govinda Puram, Vepala Singaram, and Lakkavaram.Once it was the widest Taluka in the district which covered in towns as Kodad, Munagala etc.,...
48. Mattampalle
49. Neredu Cherla
50. Dameracherla
51. Anumula
52. Peddavura
53. Pedda AdiserlapallePedda Adiserlapalle is a tehsil in Nalgonda district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It includes 8 villages: Pedda Adiserlapalle, Vaddipatla, Perval, Gudipalle, Medaram, Azmapur, Nambapuram and Ghanpur....
54. GurrampodeGurrampode, Gurampod on Google Maps, is a village and mandal headquarters in the Nalgonda district in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. It is 25 km from Nalgonda town....
55. Nampalli
56. ChintapallyChintapally is a village and mandal headquarters in the Nalgonda district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh."Chinta" in the Telugu language means "tamarind". During olden days, it was known for large-sized tamarind trees across the village....
57. DevarakondaDevarakonda is a census town and mandal headquarters in the Nalgonda district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.- History :Once upon a time a formidable stronghold of the Recherla velama Kings this fort now stands amidst ruins. A place worth visiting by antiquity lovers it is no more than of...
58. Gundla Palle
59. Chandampet
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Yadagirigutta
Main Article: Yadavagirigutta
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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
NarasimhaNarasimha , also spelt as Narasingh and Narasinga, is an avatara of Vishnu described in the Puranas, Upanishads and other ancient religious texts of Hinduism, and one of Hinduism's most popular deities, as evidenced in early epics, iconography, and temple and festival worship for over a millennium...
(an incarnation of Lord
VishnuVishnu , , is the Supreme God in Vaishnavite tradition of Hinduism. Smarta followers of Adi Shankara, among others, venerate Vishnu as one of the five primary forms of God...
) 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 his consort, so he is said to have appeared with
LakshmiLakshmi is the Hindu goddess of wealth, prosperity, light, wisdom, fortune, fertility, generosity and courage; and the embodiment of beauty, grace and charm...
on his lap, known as Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy, and 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.
Sri Laxmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, Repala
The Sri Laxmi Narasimha Swamy Temple is located at Repala village, and it is at a distance of 5 km from National Highway No. 9. In between Suryapet and Kodada there is a village Modhula Cheruvu, from here Repala is at a distance of 5 km. The temple has a history of over 400 years. The ancient temple gives much pleasure to the devotees. Every year Brahhmostavas will be held in the month of March.
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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
PanagalPanagal is 3 km from Nalgonda town. Panagal was the capital and strong fort of Kanduru Chodas, feudotories of Kalyani Chalukyas to begin with and later to Kakatiyas. Udaya Samudram, a huge artificial lake, now used as balancing resorvior for AMR Project was built by the Kanduru Chodas in 1124...
near
NalgondaNalgonda is a town and a municipality in Nalgonda district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Its name is derived from two telugu words Nalla and Konda . Nalgonda is sometimes referred as Nilgiri.-Geography:...
and people have been amazed by this mystery since time immemorial. Many devotees throng this temple during Sivarathri.
Ethipothala Waterfalls
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, about 60 metres 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", meaning "upper place". There are also some cave temples in the area, worshipped in by the locals.
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 km² 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.
There is a historical Jain temple situated at boundary which is second popular in India. And also various other historical temples such as Someshwara temple, Veera Narayana Swamy temple and more than five religion "Motoms" are located in the village.
Kolanupaka is the place where the Nizam Revolution Fight was concentrated, and most of the people from Kolanupaka participated in the Telangana Sayudha Poratam and lost their lives during the fight to get freedom for Telangana from the Nizams.
In conclusion, Kolanupaka is the place of all kinds of religions, unity, prosperous.
Pochampally
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Bhoodhan PochampallyBhoodhan Pochampally is a Mandal in Nalgonda District. Nalgonda District, in turn is a district in Andhra Pradesh in southern India and is popularily known as Silk City of India.-Demographics:...
Pochampally, located near the capital city of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad, is probably one of the most flourishing center of modern handloom industry and producing ikat saris on a large scale. The weavers in Pochampally are basically Hindus of the Padmashali community who have been residents for long and have thus adopted the local dialect and social norms. These weavers produce ikat textiles with geometrical designs, and have also recently started experimenting with all-Indian styles. It is believed that ikat technique was brought to Pochampally from Chirala, another town in Andhra Pradesh, a couple of generations ago, perhaps as early as 1915 when the workshops in Chirala are said to have been weaving ikat saris, turbans etc. One of the reasons why Pochampally saris find a better market in India and abroad is, the weavers use modern synthetic colors instead of the expensive vegetable dyes for dyeing, thereby not only bringing down the cost of production, but also getting a chance to be more creative by trying out complex designs. Since the 1960s Pochampally ikat-weavers were influenced by the paolu designs of Gujarat. The reasons for this influence could be many. Migration of the weavers could be one of them. However, there are some experts who feel that more than migration it could be influence of the print media, which could be one of the major reasons. "Weavers have probably seen the Gujarati designs either in a magazine or might have actually seen one of the patola fabrics. It is also possible that weavers came across the designs at a handloom exhibition and copied the design.", say some experts.
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 heroic Queen Rudramadevi and her grandson Prataparudra's rule. The fort is located upon a single hill at an altitude of . Built in the 12th century, the fort spreads over an area of 40 acres.
Wadapally
6000 years ago, sage Agasthya Maharshi installed the idols of Sri Meenakshi Agasteswara and Sri Laxmi Narsimha at the 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 disciples. They wanted to find out the reason as to why the water level was not going down therefore they tied a thread to a spoon and dropped it into the hole then it went deep inside 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
shrineA shrine is a holy or sacred place, which is dedicated to a specific deity, ancestor, hero, martyr, saint or similar figure of awe and respect, at which they are venerated or worshipped. Shrines often contain idols, relics, or other such objects associated with the figure being venerated...
s 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
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of the temple is the finest. It has 66 pillars. The four central
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s 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 stationary 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
Mattapalli
The Temple of Sri Laxmi Narsimha Swamy, a famous pilgrimage, is situated here on the banks of the river Krishna. Major celebrations take place during the Vykunta Ekadasi in January & Kalyana Mahotsvam in May. The idol was formed naturally, it is situated in a cave.
Devarakonda Fort
The prosperous kingdom of Devarakonda was established by the “Padma Nayaka Veluma Rajas” choosing the Devarakonda fortress as the autonomously ruled palace and they reigned supreme from 1287 to 1482 A.D. with much pomp and glory. The Second Maada Naidu is the eight kings of these Padma Nayaka lineages.
Buddha Statue
Nagarjuna Sagar in an important Buddhist site located 52 km from Nalgonda. 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 1,000,000 acres (4,000 km²) 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.
Enubamula
Enubamula is one of the Historical village in Athmakur(S) Mandal. It is located 10 km from Suryapet.
Phanigiri
Phanigiri is the one of the important historic locations. It is located 52 km from Nalgonda.
And it is one of the famous Buddha kshetram
Problems faced by Nalgonda people
Clean drinking water, water supply for irrigation and educational facilities for all are perhaps the most important problems Nalgonda faces right now n drinage problem.
Nearly 500 villages in Nalgonda district are affected by the high
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content in water. It is estimated that nearly 1 million people are affected by
Fluorosis in Nalgonda district.
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