Nalgonda, Telangana

NALGONDA

Visiting Places

Nalgonda is a place you need to land on your vacation if you look to have a blend of various elements on your tour. Nalgonda is associated with rich history and the influences of various dynasties are evident in the architectural splendor seen in the formidable forts. It is located between two hills offering you a great scope for trekking and stimulates the adventurer in you. It has ancient temples constructed ages ago to add a touch of spiritualism to your trip. The serene atmosphere and the rich cultural association evident in their temples and forts make the place rank amongst the attractive tourist destinations.

Contents: 

1. Deverakonda Fort
2. Bhongir Fort
3. Rachakonda Fort
4. Mellachervu
5. Pillalamari
6. Nagarjuna Sagar Dam
7. Ethipothala Waterfalls
8. Kolanupaka
9. Yadagirigutta Temple
10. Surendrapuri
11. Chaya Someswara Swamy temple
12. Wadapally
13. Matampalli
14. Phanigiri
15. Chervugattu Temple
16. Lateef Saheb Dargah
17. Chandupatla
18. Nandikonda
19. Nagulapahad
20. Somappa Temple
21. Jan Pahad Saidul Dargah
22. Kapurala Gutta, Nalgonda
23. Sri Ranganayaka Swamy Temple, Nalgonda

1. Deverakonda Fort

Presently in ruined state, Deverakonda Fort was once formidable being located amidst seven hills. The fort might be your first choice if you have an archaeological eye. Constructed somewhere around the 13th and 14th centuries, the fort was entirely under the control of Padma Nayaka Kings from 1287 AD to 1482 AD defeating all attempts made to conquer. Though now in ruins, the fort tells a lot about the valiant kings of the past.

2. Bhongir Fort

   

Spread in a sprawling 40-acre land, Bhongir Fort is situated on a rock that stands isolated. Located at 500 feet altitude, the 12th century fort offers stunning view of the city around. It was constructed by Tribhuvanamalla Vikramaditya, the Sixth and was named after the king as Tribhuvanagiri. Now the fort is called Bhongir. You will find that this fort to be in ruins as well but whatever is left of it stands proof for the sheer excellence in architecture that the people of the past possessed. The isolated rock that houses the fort is egg shaped and the two gateways for the forts are protected by large sized rocks. This made the fort impregnable.

Timings: 10 AM to 5 PM.

3. Rachakonda Fort

Yet another ruined fort, which was at the height of glory in the past. Belonging to the 14th century, the fort still attracts visitors in spite of its ruined state. It was built by Recherla Singama Nayak. Some of the fine specimens that highlight the style of Kakatiya architecture are seen here. The trek towards the fort is sure to offer some awesome experience.

4. Mellachervu

Distance (From Nalgonda): 91 Kms

Visited From: Nalgonda

Trip Duration (Including Travel): 4 Hours/Half Day

Transportation Options: Bus / Cab

Mellachervu village is located near Nalgonda. The place acquires importance as it houses famous temples, which display marvelous architecture. The temples were constructed during the reign of Kakatiya kings. Out of the many temples seen here, Swayambhu Sambhulingeswara Swami Temple is very famous as the lingam in the temple has a 2-inch hole, which is filled with water throughout the year. The place is hence called ‘Varanasi of the South’. It is also believed that temple grows in height and for every foot it grows, a round line is formed.

5. Pillalamari

 

This ancient village in Nalgonda is famous for excellent temples constructed during the rule of Kakatiya kings. The temples, though ravaged over time due to various factors, still speak of the glorious architectural style of the Kakatiya dynasty. Chennakesava Swami Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, has stood the test of times to display the brilliance of Kakatiyan style of architecture. The carvings in the temples and the pillars and the beautiful paintings are awe-inspiring.

6. Nagarjuna Sagar Dam

Telangana owes its famous title ‘Rice Bowl of India’ to Nagarjuna Sagar Dam, which plays a lead role in making the lands of the state fertile. The 124-meter high dam is the tallest masonry dam in the world. This also ranks third in the largest man-made lakes of the world and it involved around 70000 workers to complete the project. The dam came into use in 1972 after completion in the year 1969. The marvelous architecture involved in storing massive amount of the waters of Krishna River necessitates a visit to this place.

7. Ethipothala Waterfalls

     

Having visited Nagarjuna Sagar Dam, it would be unwise to leave out Ethipothala Waterfalls, which is situated around 11km from the dam. This 60-meter high waterfall is growing in stature as a star tourist attraction not only for the scenic beauty it has to offer but also for other attractions it holds. You could find many cave temples around this hillside. It offers wonderful scope for trekking and camping. The place houses a crocodile-breeding center as well.

8. Kolanupaka

   

Kolanupaka, which was a capital of the Kalyani Chalukyas during 11th century, has many attractions for minds that seek architectural delights. Kolanupaka Jain Temple is an ancient temple aging over 2000 years. If you love for architecture, you would love this temple, which displays architectural magnificence with beautiful carvings and artisanship. This temple was renovated recently employing over 150 artisans from the land of Rajasthan and Gujarat. Other famous temples seen here are Someswara Temple and Sri Veeranarayana Temple. A state run museum inside Someswara Temple complex presents excellent specimens that reflect Kakatiyan architecture.

On visiting the tourist places in Nalgonda, you are sure to have an essence of the life and style of the people who lived and died here – in glory and in defeat. The ruthless war takes its toll on various monuments that otherwise would have lived to glorify the architectural skills of the past. You cannot help feel a sense of sadness at the sight of the forts but relax, the breathtaking nature is going to adequately compensate on your tour to Nalgonda.

9. Yadagirigutta Temple

   

Sri Lakshminarasimha Swamy Temple or యాదగిరిగుట్ట Yadagirigutta or Bhongir is a popular Hindu Temple of Narasimha Swamy, an incarnation Lord Vishnu. It is situated on a hillock in the Nalgonda district, Telangana, India, 60 kilometers from the city of Hyderabad. Huge number of devotees visit the temple on Sundays and public holidays.

The temple is popular and busy throughout the year with various religious events. The annual brahmotsavam is held in the month of March, which includes Yedurkolu, The Celestial Wedding and Divya Vimana Rathotsavam. The birthday of Lord Narasimha is celebrated on 28 April every year.

Lord Narasimha is also known as Yadagiri, hence the name Yadagirigutta.

Sanctum sanctorum: The sanctum sanctorum or Garbhagriha is located in a cave, under a huge slating rock, which covers half the abode.

History

In Tretayugam, there lived a sage by the name of Yadarishi, son of the great sage Rishyasrunga and Santa Devi who did penance inside a cave with the blessings of Anjaneya (Hanuman) on this hill between Bhongir (Bhuvanagiri) and Raigiri (in Nalgonda district of Telangana, India). 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 worshiped as Pancha Narasimha Kshetram.

There are Purana and traditional accounts of this Shrine which are widely popular among the devotees. There is mention about the origin of this temple in the Skanda Purana, one of the famous 18 puranas.

Glowing bright atop the sikharam of garbha griha (Sanctum Sanctorum) of this cave temple is the golden Sudarshana Chakra (about 3 ft x 3 ft) of Lord Vishnu (whose reincarnation is Lord Narasimha). The adornment as well as the weapon is a symbol by which this temple is identified from as far as 6 km. It is said that many years ago the chakra moved in the direction from which the devotees came as if like a compass guiding them towards the temple.

Lord Narasimha is believed to have been worshiped by sages (rishis). The region of Yadagirigutta is reputed to be a "Rishi Aradhana Kshetram" or the place of worship for sages.

As the belief goes, Lord Narasimha శ్రీ లక్ష్మీనరసింహ స్వామి has taken on the role of a "doctor" and is known as "Vaidya Narasimha" by his devotees at this shrine to cure many chronic diseases and the role of a 'do gooder' to those who are under the influence of bad planets, witchcraft and black magic. Numerous instances are cited of the Lord appearing in the dreams of the devotees, and administering medicines and operating on the patients and blessing them with good health. Many devotees recount vivid dreams in which the Lord came to heal them from chronic or terminal illnesses, as well as mental and emotional problems. A mandala (40 day) pradakshina is very popular, performed by many devotees to get cured of a chronic ailments or diseases. Often, the legend goes, that the Lord Himself imparts mantrOpadEsham to selected few devotees in their dreams.

Another Legend has it that Sriman Narayana, pleased with Yada's penance, sent Sri Anjaneya to direct the rishi to a holy spot, where the Lord appeared to him in the form of Sri LakshmiNarasimha. This spot is marked by a temple located at the foot of the Yadagiri hillock, and is located about 5 km from the present temple. There the sage worshiped the Lord for many years.

After Yadarishi attained moksha, a number of tribals, hearing of the Lord's presence, came to worship Him at this temple. But, not being very learned, these devotees began to engage in improper worship, because of this, Sri Lakshmi Narasimha moved into to the hills. The tribals searched for many years to find their Lord to no avail. After many years had passed, the Lord appeared in the dream of a devout lady among the tribe, directing her to a large cavern wherein He revealed Himself to all, as five majestic Avatars.

The Aradhanam and Puja in this temple are performed according to Pancharatra Agamam. The puja vidhanam (Puja procedure) was set by Late Sri Vangeepuram Narasimhacharyulu who composed Yadagiri Suprabhatam, Prapatti, Stotram, Mangalashasanam and served as Sthanacharya of this temple

Transport

Yadagirigutta is about 60 km (approx. 38 miles) from Hyderabad and is well connected by both Rail and Road. There are number of buses from Hyderabad, Secunderabad and other parts of the state to Yadagirigutta.

The nearest Railway station is Raigiri (about 3 km) for passenger trains. After alighting at Raigiri, one can take an auto rickshaw or Tanga. The nearest railway stations for Express trains towards Vijayawada, Nagpur & Hyderabad are Bhongir (14 km) & Aler (14 km). Hyderabad is the nearest airport.

10. Surendrapuri

Surendrapuri is a museum located about 60km from Hyderabad, India. The museum is also known as Mythological Awareness Center. As the name indicates, it was established to create an awareness of Indian mythology, or more specifically Hindu mythology. It was established by Kunda Satyanarayana in memory of his son Surendra. It is also known locally as Kunda Satyanarayana Kala Dhamam, in his honor. Meaning that Kunda Satyanarayana has used artistry extensively to depict mythology.

It contains nearly full sized replicas of almost all the important Hindu temples in India. The architecture of the temple and the sculptures inside makes one feel as if one is in the actual holy place itself. There are a few hundred such replicas. The sculptures are displayed in open air indoors, depending on the size of the replica and the mythological scene portrayed.

There are sculptures and paintings depicting stories from major Hindu epics like Ramayan, Mahabharat, and Bhagavat. Various mythological scenes of war between Rama and Ravana in Ramayana, including Padmavyuha in Kurukshetra between Kauravas and Pandavas in Mahabharat, are carved beautifully and portrayed in great detail.

For the religious minded, it provides satisfaction of having visited all the Hindu holy places in India in one short trip of about 3-4 hours. For the curious minded, it provides a good visual background of what Hindu mythology is all about. One does not have to be religious to visit this place.

11. Chaya Someswara Swamy temple

      

Chaya Someswara Swamy temple, also known by the name Thrikutalayam, is a Hindu temple located in Panagal, Nalgonda district, Telangana, India. It is a popular site during Sivarathri.

History

The temple was built in 11th - 12th centuries during Ikshvaku Dynasty.

Relentless Shadow

The formation of relentless shadow of a pillar falls over the main deity of Shivalingam throughout the day.

Mystery explained

The so-called chaya (vertical shadow) that falls on the deity looks like a shadow of one of pillars carved in front of the sacred chamber. But it is not actually the shadow of any pillar. It is a dark region where light does not fall. It is formed by the door sill (entrance) of the same chamber. Light enters the chamber through entrance from two sides. The gap between two light exposed areas inside looks like a shadow of a pillar.

The local people try to find their shadow beside the chaya by touching one of the pillars. but they can see only a blurred shadow instead. You need to touch the entrance (door sill) of the chamber to see your shadow beside chaya.

The eleventh century architect might not be aware of wave properties of light but he constructed the temple in such a way that the light enters the inner chamber through two narrow gapes between pillars and wall on either side of entrance and diffracts. The diffracted light enters the chamber making shadow of edges of entrance crisscrossing one with another leaving a gap between them.

Panagal/Panagallu is 3 km from Nalgonda town.

History

Panagal of Nalgonda was also an important religious place during Kakatiya period. An inscription mentioning the name of Kakatiya's greatest king Pratap Rudra on Pachala Someswara temple supports the claim that these temples were erected for the greater glory of the Kakatiya ruler's favorite god, Shiva.There are two famous Shiva temples, Chaya Someswara Swamy temple and Pachala Someswara temple. The Shiva lingam of Chaya Someswara (chaya means "shadow" in Telugu) is, when daylight is present, straddled by a permanent shadow of a pillar. The pillars of the temple are decorated in great detail with relief sculpture of episodes from the two great Epics of India, the Ramayana and the Mahabharata.

Statues and sculptures of Hindu gods and goddesses dating back to Ikshvaku dynasty of 1st century AD are preserved and protected at the museum constructed in the compound of Pachala Someswara Swamy temple. Some of the ancient shiv lingas preserved in the museum were collected from a village called Yelleswaram (a shivaite centre), which was submerged during the construction of Nagarjuna Sagar dam.

During late 14th Century and early 15th century, there was an equilibrium of sorts between Recherla Padmanayaks in Central Telangana, Panta Kapus (Reddis) in Coastal Andhra, Bahmani Sultans of Gulbarga in Western Telangana and Eastern Gangas of Kalinga in the North East (modern Srikakulam and Vijayanagaram). In the south were Vijayanagara kings, in Udayagiri fort (operating from Udayagiri, with base in Vijayanagara).

Recherla Padmanayaks, operating from Rachakonda (Samsathan Narayanpur, near Choutuppal) and Devarakonda, were regional adversaries of Panta Reddis.

The Panta Reddis had established their bases in two places - Kondaveedu and Rajahmundry, the ones from the latter being the juniors. A fratricidal war broke out between Kondaveedu Reddis and Reddis of Rajahmundry. The Kondaveedu Reddis who were in allegiance with Vijayanagara Kings for fending off Recherla Padmanayaks, switched their allegiance to Bahmanis as Vijayanagara kings started reaching out to Rajahmundry Reddis. This inturn angered Recherla kings who till then were in allegiance with Bahmanis to fend off Viyanagara push into the Recherla territories, shifted their allegiance to Vijayanagara kingdom out of pure realpolitik.

A major battle was fought in 1419 at Panagal that led to the victory of Vijayanagara-Rajahmundry Reddi-Recherla Padmanayaks. After this battle, the Kondaveedu Reddi dynasty gradually got extinct.

Timings: 6 am - 12 pm and 2 pm - 8 pm on all days.

12. Wadapally

Distance (From Nalgonda): 68 Kms

Visited From: Nalgonda

Trip Duration (Including Travel): 4 Hours/Half Day

Transportation Options: Bus / Cab

Wadapally, formerly known as Vazeerabad, is situated in Nalgonda district of Telangana, India, near Miryalaguda. Wadapally comes under the assembly constituency of Miryalaguda, this town is 24 km from Miryalaguda town.

Wadapally is major producer of Cement in Nalgonda district due to the availability of lime stone across the borders of Nalgonda district and neighboring Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh.

Wadapally is famous for Lord Shiva and is situated on the sangamam of River Krishna and Musi. It is accessible through bus and train from different places throughout Telangana such as Nalgonda, Miryalaguda, Hyderabad and from Andhra Pradesh such as Guntur, Nellore, Secunderabad, Tirupathi, Dachepalle. The two temples located in Wadapally are the Sri Meenakshi Agasteswara swami temple and Sri Lakshmi Narasimha swami temple.

This town is located at the confluence of the Krishna and Musi rivers. The place is known for the temple of Sri Meenakshi Agasteswara Swamy which was constructed by the Kakatiya rulers in the 12th century.

The significance of the temple is that there is a crevice on top of the Shivalinga which is always full of water. Even if some water is removed the original level of the water is maintained. There is no logical reason that can explain this phenomenon especially since the Shivalinga is situated about 120 metres above the water level in the river.

Sri Narasimha Swamy is believed to bless the devotees with health and prosperity who pray to him soulfully.The sacred river Krishna has a very prominent place in the history of our country.

Wadapally is the place where river Krishna and Musi River meet and jointly flow. Wadapally is near Vishnupuram of Nalgonda District in Dameracherla mandal and in between Bibinagar and Nadikudi Railway Stations. The coming together of these two rivers in the shape of "L" attract irresistibly the viewers.

At the confluence of these rivers, there is a very old temple of Sri Narasimha Swamy. According to the Puranas, Vyasa Bhagavan knowing the piousness of the place, meditated for a long time for the manifestation of Sri Narasimha Swamy. Commiserating at the continued penance of Vysa Bhagavan Lord Maha Vishnu again transfigured as Narasimha Swamy and appeared to the former, with ferocious looks of a lion. Vyasa Bhagavan experienced Lord Narasimha, who was taking breath with uncontrolled anger, coming to him just after killing Hiranyakasipu. He, therefore, entreated Sri Narasimha Swamy to manifest at Wadapally in that form only. Accordingly, Sri Narasimha Swamy manifested there to bless the devotees and to alleviate their difficulties. It is believed that even now the idol breathes in and out. The temple authorities have arranged two lamps. One of the lights of the lamp used for showing the face of the Lord will be quivering to testify the fact that the Lord is taking breath and letting it out. The light of the other lamp, which is kept below remain resolutely.

There are two mosques in vazeerabad which has historical importance. One is Masjid-E-Sara-E-Meer-Alam and second one is Qutub shahi mosque.

There are many polish mills, cement and power plants are there in wadapally Surroundings. Also wadapally has Post office, Police Station, and State Bank of Hyderabad.

India Cements has a Cement plant at Vishnupuram under Wadapally village limits. It is under expansion with an expenditure of Rs. 700 millions.

Timings: 7 am - 11 am and 6 pm - 7:30 pm.

13. 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.

14. Phanigiri

  

Phanigiri is a Buddhist site in Nalgonda district, Telangana. It dates back to the 1st Century BCE.

A mahastupa, votive stupas, apsidal chaitya, sixteen pillared congregation hall, brick shrine and refractory are at a height to the south and west of the site and the viharas, another congregation hall and staircases are at the lower level on the east and north.

Antiquities have been stolen from here. It maintained by the State Department of Archaeology and Museums.

15. Chervugattu Temple

Chervugattu Temple is Yellareddygudem village in chervugattu there is a Hill known as Chervugattu Gutta. On top of the Hill there is a Famous Lord Shiva Temple. Chants of “Hara Hara Mahadeva” and “Om Namaha Shivaya” reverberated at all the Shiva Temples in various parts of Nalgonda District, Andhra Pradesh, India. At the Chervugattu Temple, devotees have formed serpentine queues to offer prayers to the presiding deity Lord Siva. They performed special poojas.

Chervugattu Temple is located is a Chervugattu (Yellareddygudem) village in Narketpally Mandal, Nalgonda District, Andhra Pradesh State, India. Chervugattu Temple is 16.3 km distance from District Nalgonda and 80 km distance from Hyderbad. Narketpally to Chervugattu Temple Distance is 7 kms. Nalgonda to Chervugattu Temple Distance is 16 kms. Suryapet to Chervugattu Temple Distance is 52 kms. Miryalaguda to Chervugattu Temple Distance is 57 kms. Yellareddy gudem to Chervugattu Temple distance is 2 kms.

16. Lateef Saheb Dargah

Lateef Ullah Shah Quadri Darga or Lateef Saheb Dargah is a Sufi shrine located in the town of Nalgonda district, Telangana, India. It is situated on hillock. A three-day urs is celebrated every year.

17. Chandupatla

Chandupatla is a historical village (first Hindu woman emperor of India, Rani Rudrama Devi died in this village) and Gram Panchayat of Nakrekal, Nalgonda District, Telangana state, India. It is located 24 KM towards East from District head quarters Nalgonda. 5 KM from Nakrekal (National Highway 9). Telugu is the Local Language here. Under the Chandupatla Gram Panchayat, there are three Gram Chavadi's (GUDEM) located within 3 KM range, (i) Paduri gudem (ii) Kandimallavarigudem (iii) Kothavarigudem. Total population of Chandupatla is 4039. Males are 2135 and Females are 1,904 living in 908 Houses. Total area of Chandupatla is 1752 hectares.

How To Reach Chandupatla: By road Nakrekal is the nearest town to Chandupatla. Nakrekal is 5 km from Chandupatla. Road connectivity is there from Nakrekal to Chandupatla.

History

Chandupatla, Nakrekal Mandal has has the traces of rich history. The Hindu, historian D. Suraya Kumar explored megalithic monuments, which are from the Iron Age period (1000 B.C. to 200 B.C.) and found three types of Megalithic monuments: stone circles, dolemanscist burials, and burrows. These are funerary burials of ancient Iron Age people. Chalukyas, Kakatiyas, and finally Nizams ruled it. Chandupatla temples with intricately carved stone pillars stand testimony to the architectural style of the Kakatiya period. Trescoes and inscriptions tell the tales of the rulers of the Kakatiya dynasty. In olden days, Chandupatla was a big village than Nakrekal and people made business here. Later some of those rich people were migrated to Nakrekal and Hyderabad.

Recently restored inscription on the death of Rani Rudrama in Chandupatla Village చందుపట్లలో రాణిరుద్రమ తుదిశ్వాస, it is believed that Queen Kakatiya Rudrama Devi died (1289 AD, November 27) here when she was seriously injured in a war with Ambadeva, a rebel Kayastha chief. Rudrama Devi had initiated several welfare programmes like digging tanks for bringing many acres under cultivation which was an inspiration for the Telangana government in restoring all the minor irrigation tanks.

Besides, the historian said that Rudrama Devi had also introduced several welfare programmes for the betterment of the life of her people while effectively confronting invading male warriors during her 30 years from 1259 to 1289.

Besides an inscription, there are historical statues of Lord Ganesha and a warrior riding on the back of a horse in the village. The village tank, Rasamudram, built during the Kakatiya Samudram, also finds a mention in the inscription because the inscription was installed very close to the village tank by a soldier of Rudrama Devi’s army Puvvula Mummadi, who is believed to be a native of Chandupatla. The inscription also says the Chief of Army of Rudrama Devi, Mallikarjuna Nayakudu, was killed on the same day, but there was no mention of the reason and the place of her death.

Historical Temples

In this village there are many temples. These were built 1000's of years back. These temples are Ganesh, Sri Sita Ramachandra Swamy, Shiva Temple (Someshwara Devalayam), Hanuman Temple, Narasimha Swamy and etc. At the time of Srirama Navami people will be celebrating a big festival. Recently restored inscription on the death of Rani Rudrama Devi confiremed that, she is used to do Puja in this village temples before and after war. One important festival which will be celebrating in Chandupatla is 'Bonala Panduga'. This festival is related to Goddess 'Mutyalamma Devi'. At the time of festival, people will reach the temple by bullock-cart with decorations. This type of festival will not be celebrated by any village people in this manner.

18. Nandikonda

Nandikonda: A small village on the banks of the Krishna River where several Buddhist structures like monasteries and pillared halls were unearthed and preserved in a museum of the Central Archeological Department.

19. Nagulapahad

Nagulapahad ( Narayanagudem/Dubbagudem ): This village is about 18 km South of Suryapet, on banks of the Musi river, famous for its temples. There are two Ancient temples (Trilingeswara Aalayam (Shivalayam) and Veerabhadreswara Aalayam) in this village, founded by the "Reddy Rajas" in the Kakatiya's era...They got the amazing art and beautiful sculptures carved on the black stone....These two temples are similar to the Warangal's "Thousand pillar temple"...and Pillalamarri Temple. These temples are famous for every year SHIVARATHRI 'Jatara' too.

20. Somappa Temple

Oldest Temple (2000 years old) located near musi river at somaram village (Nereducharla Mandal). Renovated 8 years back. It has another name "Brugumalika someswara swamy temple". (Somavaram Village), Nereducharla Mandal, Nalgonda (District).

21. Jan Pahad Saidul Dargah

Jan Pahad Saidul Dargah is a dargah situated in Neducherla. Jan Pahad Dargah in Nereducherla mandal has turned into a sea of humanity with people belonging to different religious faiths thronging the famous dargah to worship and spread the fragrance of communal amity on the occasion of the annual Urs festival.

The Hindus, especially the tribals, outnumbered the Muslim devotees at the dargah which is known as an epitome of communal harmony, national integration and a perfect venue for multi-religious festival.

The people of the area share a close bond with the famous pilgrim centre so much so that many of them named their wards as Saidulu and Janaiah after the saint Mohiuddin alias Shaheed and Jan Pahad Saida as popularly known locally.

The dargah houses the tombs of Shaheed alias Jan Pahad Saida and his disciples who attained martyrdom at this place more than 400 years ago, according to legends.

The couples donate swing sets as thanks giving gesture to the saint for blessing them with children. Devotees carrying hens in their lap offered prayers at the historical dargah.

Interestingly, the devotees cutting across religious affiliations offered coconuts and eggs at the anthill considered as the symbol of goddess Nagadevatha in front of the famous dargah.

22. Kapurala Gutta, Nalgonda

There are two big hills one with a temple and the other with a fort, the fort side resides family and ancient erstwhile rules the other side for the provision of water supply to residents of the particular place.

23. Sri Ranganayaka Swamy Temple, Nalgonda

This is the temple few miles away from Nalgonda town and known village at Kanchiraopalle. the presiding deity is Lord Sri Ranganayaka Swamy, the temple opens morning at 6 AM and remain till 12noon depend on the pilgrim.