Friday, January 16, 2009

Warangal

Thousand Pillar Temple
This temple is one of the finest examples of Kakatiya architecture and a testimoy for Vishwakarma Brahmins for their excellency in sculpture.


Warangal Fort
Warangal fort, which dates back to the 13th century, is 2 km away from the Warangal Railway station.The fort was destroyed by invaders and only the ruins can now be seen. The fort had three layers of protection, remnants of which can still be seen today. The first layer is a mud wall, currently up to about 20 feet high and several kilometers in circumference, encircling the fort. The second layer is a wall up of granite rock. The fort has famous stone gateways, about 30 feet high and still standing, a masterpiece carved from a single rock. They are called Kirti Toranas (The gateways of glory) of Kakatiyas. They have become a widely replicated symbol for Andhra Pradesh tourism.


Planetarium and Musical Garden
There is a planetarium and a beautiful garden near to Bhadrakali Temple. The garden has a good sound and light shows with water fountains. This place is famous with the students.

Ramappa Temple also known as Ramalingeswara Temple, this temple is situated in Palampet village, 70 km from Warangal. This is a beautiful monument dating back to 1213. It displays the glory and richness of the Kakatiya kingdom and is the finest specimen of the temple architecture of the time.


Bhadra Kali Temple
Situated on a hilltop between Hanamkonda and Warangal, it is noted for its stone image of the Goddess Kali. The temple is located on the banks of the "Bhadrakali" lake (Cheruvu).

Siddeshwara Temple
Which was built in 3rd century, its one of the paschima dwara mukha temple (that is the entrance will be from west)

Jain Temple at Kolanpak or Kolanupaka
The 2,000-year-old Jain temple of Mahavira is a famous place of worship for Jains in the country. The temple is embellished with beautiful images of Tirthankaras. The 5 ft high image of Mahavira is carved entirely out of jade.

Bussapur
village of govindaraopet mandal a suspension bridge is here. it is 178mts long. this bridge is on laknavaram lake.

Laknavaram Lake
Laknavaram lake is a beautiful lake located at laknavaram and at a distance of 90km aproximatelyfrom waranagl. it is an ultimate and perfect spot for a dayoff in the forest. Laknavaram lake is popular for it's hanging bridges connecting three islands.Lake is completely surrounded by green hills.

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