Undavalli Caves History Timings Address

This rock cut caves dates back to 6th -7th century A.D. The King Vishnu Kundina promoted Buddhism, during his times this caves used to be the rest homes for Buddist monks. Later this region came under the control of Hindu rulers who promoted Hinduism. Chalukyan Kings contributed in building this rock cut caves. 

Ananta Padmanabha Swamy Temple Undavalli Caves is a four-storeyed rock cut caves located in Tadepalle Mandal. Lord Siva, Lord Vishnu and Lord Brahma shrines are located here. It is believed that there is an underground passage between Undavalli Caves and Mangalagiri Temple which is 8 km in length. In the first floor, images of Lord Vishnu, Lord Siva and Lord Brahma were carved on the rocks. In the second floor, there is an idol of Anantha Padmanabha Swamy in the recumbent posture was sculptured out of a single rock which is 20 ft long.

Undavalli Caves Timings: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Ryali Jagan Mohini Keshava Swamy Temple

As per the Legends, the King Vikrama Deva ruler of this region was relaxing under a tree after hunting. In his dreams, he saw a group of devotees praising the Lord with their songs. King got up from the sleep and remained awake for some time and went to sleep again. He got the same dream again while asleep. The same day night, Lord Vishnu appeared in the dreams of the Kings and revealed his whereabouts. As advised by the Lord, the King built the wooden chariot and started dragging the Car, after reaching some distance the nail of chariot fallen down. King ordered the staff to recover the Idol below the Earth. Temple was built for this Idol where the king had the dream of Bhajans.

The presiding deity is known as Jagan Mohini Keshava.  The front portion of the Idol is depicting the Lord Vishnu in the male form, and the back portion is of the female form which is Jagan Mohini. The figure is a typical female form with a fine and flowing lock of hair and knit with flowers. There are ornaments on her legs. 

  

Bhadrakali Temple History Warangal

From the inscriptions, it is known that this temple was built by the Chalukyan King Pulakesi II in 625 century A.D. Temple was built to celebrate the victory over Venginadu lies on the banks of  River Godavari. Later this region came under the control of Kakatiya's, under whom the temple had a glorious time. They adopted Goddess Kali as their Family deity. Ganapathi Deva of Kakatiya dynasty built the present lake which is next to the temple.  

Later this region came under the attack of Muslim rulers Alauddin Khilji and his general Malik Kafur, Ghias Uddin Tughlaq, Bahamani Sultans and Golconda Nawabs. Temple lost its prominence and wealth during the invasion. The wealth of this temple was looted by the Muslim rulers.

It is only in the year 1950, Sri Ganapathi Sastry from Karnataka who was an ardent devotee of the Goddess renovated the temple with the help of Affluent Villagers. 

Thousand Pillar Temple Hanmakonda Warangal

Thousand Pillar Temple is located in Hanmakonda, Warangal District. Temple was built on a square platform which was raised 1 metre above the ground. This temple consists of 1000 pillars with beautiful carvings on it. This temple was built with typical Chalukyan architecture. 
This temple was built during the reign of Kakatiya dynasty of Warangal in 1163 A.D. This temple was built with the pious effort from the King Rudra Deva of the Kakatiya dynasty. This temple complex has three shrines, dedicated to Lord Siva, Vishnu and Surya (Sun God). A large black basalt stone Nandi placed on an open platform in between the temple and the Nandi Pavilion. This temple was destroyed by the Muslim ruler Tuglak during his invasion of the south. 

Ramappa Temple Palampet Warangal

This temple was built during the reign of Kakatiya dynasty in 1234 Century A.D. This temple was built with the pious efforts from the general Rudra of the Recherla family.  To the north of the main temple is a subsidiary temple whose platform has eight cells. The entrance door is carved with the images of Siva Thanadavam poses. There is an another temple in the south with beautiful carvings.

Ramappa Temple Warangal is dedicated to Lord Siva with Nandi Mandap in front. The vimana was built using sponge-like bricks which float on water. The main temple stands on a platform which is 2 metres from the ground. Temple has five facets and stands on 32 pillars.

Ramappa Temple Timings: 6:00 am -  6:00 pm

Chaya Someswara Temple Panagal Nalgonda

Chaya Someswara Panagal Temple is located in Nalgonda district. The presiding deity is called by Chaya Someswar Swamy. The temple is famous for the Chaya (shadow) on the presiding deity. The shadow remains steady from Sunrise to Sunset. It is a marvellous engineering construction.  
This temple was built during 11th and 12th Century AD by Ikshvaku dynasty.  This temple was later renovated by Kunduru Cholas in 12th Century A.D. 

By Air

1. The nearest International airport is at Hyderabad which is 117 km away.
2. Next nearest is airport is at Vijayawada which is 203 km away.

By Train

1. The nearest railway station is at Nalgonda which is 2.1 km away
2. Direct Train to Nalgonda is available from all parts of the country.

Sobhanachala Swamy Temple Agiripalli

Sobhanachala Swamy Temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Lord Siva. Devulapalli Achyutabagavantulu built this temple in 1626 A.D.  Car (Rathotsavam) festival will be celebrated in a grand, where thousands of devotees participate in this mega event. Maghotsavam is one the main festivals of the temple, which falls between Pushya Bahula Ekadasi and Maga Suddha Sapthami. During festival days, Lord will be taken out in a procession. There are 740 steps to reach the temple. 

To the west of Sobhanagiri Hill, there is a temple tank called Varaha Pushkarini. It is said that Lord Adi Varaha Swamy an incarnation of Lord Vishnu dug this tank, hence it is named after the Lord Varaha Swamy. 

Sobhanachala Swamy Temple Timings

Morning Hours: 8:00 am - 11:30 am

Evening Hours: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm