TRADITIONAL BEAUTY OF MAHABUBNAGAR
Mahabubnagar district of Telangana is well known for its rich heritage,
reflected by the cultural imprint of several dynastic rules and chieftains in
the region since many centuries. Of these, Alampur and Gadwal are main
attractions in the district. The heritage site of Alampur in Mahabubnagar district
of Telangana is home to the Navabrahma temples and famous Jogulamba Temple in
one temple complex. These are believed to be built during the 7th – 8th
Centuries A.D. and a total of nine temples were built on the banks of the river
Tungabhadra where Lord Shiva manifests in 9 different forms.
Jogulamba Temple - Mahabubnagar district
Jogulamba Temple, which is considered one of the 18 Shaktipeetam’s attracts thousands of visitors each day. Alampur is considered historically as an important centre of the Chalukyas. Alampur is also the site where the historical Sangameshwara temple was relocated after its submergence by the backwaters of Srisailam dam. Alampur temple is also home to the famous Site Museum, that houses rare artefacts and other items dating back to several centuries. Alampur, is located approximately 220 km from Hyderabad and easily accessible through Hyderabad-Bangalore highway. Alampur road is the nearest railway station located at a distance of nearly 9 km. Haritha Hotel Alampur is the place to rest for tourists visiting the Navabramha temples in Alampur. Located close to the Tungabhadra River, the hotel offers quality accommodation and food services.
Gadwal is a famous place among these and was called ‘Vidvadgadwala’ historically. Mahabubnagar district in Telangana is also referred to as territorial district, because it had many territorial rulers than any other place in the state. The then ruler and strongman of Gadwal called Peda Soma Bhupaludu (Somanadri) constructed this fort during 17th Century. To this day, the huge walls used for construction of the fort and the moats make Gadwal Fort really strong and impregnable.
Chennakesava Swamy Temple - Gadwal fort
Today after three centuries, it remains intact. The fort precincts are home to deity Sri Chennakesava Swamy Temple, Sri Ramalayam, Sri Venugopala Swamy temple, and a water body. The ruler Pedda Soma Bhupala had defeated the Nawab of Kurnool then and brought a 32-feet long Cannon as a symbol of victory, which is the biggest in India and is still seen in the fort. The government has taken many steps to restore the heritage of Gadwal fort. It is located near Gadwal town, between Hyderabad and Kurnool at a distance of 16 km from Erravelli Junction on Bangalore-Hyderabad NH 7. Haritha hotel here caters to tourists visiting the Gadwal fort which is well furnished with A/C Suite Rooms and Non-A/C Rooms.
Gadwal and Alampur are located close by and these destinations can be covered in a single day, by tourists arriving from Hyderabad.
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