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» Location : Northern Part Of Andhra Pradesh
» Previously : Orugallu Or Omtikonda

Warangal, 157 km from Hyderabad, is noted for its beautiful lakes, splendid temples and wildlife. It was once the capital of the legendary Kakatiya kingdom, and mentioned.

Work of art at his studio in London. The pictures glow vibrant and life like. Each window is made up of several bits of painted glass which has been glued into a single piece and then delicately set into the stone windows. The window to the north which offers a canopy to the altar is the most moving. It depicts the scene of ascension of Jesus towering above the altar dwarfing everything. Jesus ascends to heaven.

The other two windows decorating the east and west faced depict the scenes of the birth of Jesus and his crucifixion. The colour spectrum produced by these windows inside by the early and late afternoon sun is beautiful and beyond all description. With its immensity and beauty, this century old church stand out as one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture in India

Prime Attractions of Warangal
Warangal Fort : Warangal fort is 12-km from Hanamakonda, Enter the impressive Warangal Fort through four huge Sanchi-type gateways. The Warangal Fort was built in the 13th century by a Kakatiya King - Ganapathi Deva and his daughter, Rani Rudrama. You will spot exquisite pieces of sculpture too.

Bhadra Kali Temple : Set on a hill top between Hanamkonda and Warangal, it is noted for it's stone image of the Goddess Kali, in a sitting posture. She is depicted with eight arms and carries a weapon in each hand.

Thousand Pillar Temple : Catch a glimpse of the finest specimen of Kakatiya architecture and sculpture. Built by Rudra Deva in 1163 AD in Chalukyan style, the temple with three shrines is dedicated to Shiva, Vishnu and Surya. One thousand richly carved pillars, perforated screens, exquisite icons, rock cut elephants and the monolithic black basalt Nandi will take you back down the ages!

Excursions of Warangal
Sri Veeranarayana Temple : The temple is constructed in the Chalukyan style around 1104 AD. The appearance of the temple indicates that it was originally a Jain temple converted into a Vaishnava shrine.

Jain Mandir : The 2,000-year-old Jain temple of Mahaveer is a famous place of worship for Jains in the country. The temple is embellished with beautiful images of Thirthankaras. The 5ft high image of Mahavira is entirely carved of Jade.

Ramappa Temple : The medieval Deccan Ramappa Temple dating back to 1213 AD, is the right choice for architecture lovers. It documents the glory and grandeur of the Kakatiya Kingdom. Rich, intricate sculpture on walls, pillars, brackets and ceilings will captivate you! The picturesque Ramappa Lake close by, is another blessing.

Pakhal Lake : The tranquil Pakhal Lake is situated amidst peaceful forested hills. This is another man made lake, completed in 1213 A.D. by The Kakatiyas.

Kolanupaka Site Museum : The State Department of Archaeology and Museums established a sculptural gallery consisting of more than 100 images collected around Kolanupaka. The museum specialises in temple architecture of the Someswara temple complex. This museum will be of great interest for scholars researching on sculpture and calligraphy of both Chalukyan and Kakatiyan periods. The museum is open between 10.30 a.m. and 5 p.m. and the admission is free.

How to Get There
By Air : The nearest Airport is Hyderabad (140-km) connected by Indian Airlines flights with Bombay, Bangalore, Bhubaneshwar, Calcutta, Delhi, Madras, Nagpur, and Vishakhapatnam. Continental Aviation also operates flights from Hyderabad to Bombay.

By Rail : Warangal is linked to all-important cities in India by rail.

By Road : Regular bus services are available (APSRTC) from Hyderabad, Yadagirigutta, Vijayawada, Armur, Kolanupaka, Jangaon, Kodad, Karimnagar, Nizamabad, Adilabad, Suryapet, Palampet, Jagtial, Khammam, Bhadrachalam, Basara, Bangalore, Mysore and Tirupati.

By Local Transport : Coaches are available from the Depot Manager, New Bus Depot, Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation, Hanamakonda.

General Information about Warangal
» Temperature:
» Summer- Max. 39.6°C and Min. 23.2°C
» Winter- Max. 30°C and Min. 13.5°C
» Rainfall: 82.5 cm. (June to September)
» Best Season: September to February
» Population: 447,657 (1991 Census)
» STD Code: 08712