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 Places to
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Kondagattu
Kondagattu,
about 35 Kms from Karimnagar is the temple of Lord Anjaneya. Situated
amidst hills, valley & water springs Kondagattu is blessed by
nature and very scenic. According to the folklore, the temple was
constructed by a cowherd some 300 years ago. The present day temple
has been built 160 years ago by Krishna Rao Deshmukh. It is belived
that if a women offers puja for 40 days at this temple then she
will be blessed with a child.
Apart
from the temple, the fort of Kondalaraya & Bojjapotana caves
are worth seeing at Kondagattu.
Dharmapuri
On
the banks of River Godavari, 78 Kms from Karimnagar, is the 15th
century temple town of Dharmapuri. According to the legend king
Bali Verma performed the Dharma Devta Yagna here. He wanted all
his people to follow and live according to Dharma. Hence this village
got its name as Dharmapuri.
Dharmapuri is an ancient seat of learning languages, literature,
dance and music. Among the prominent temples in the town are the
13th century Sri Lakshmi Narsimha Swamy temple, Sri Venkateshwara
Swamy temple, Sri Ramallingeshwara Swamy temple where Shiva &
Vishnu temples exist side by side. River Godavari adds to the scenic
splendour.
Kaleshwaram
Travel Information
This
pictureque spot, surrounded by thick forests is located 130 Kms
from Karimnagar, 32 Kms from Manthani and lies on the confluence
of the River Pranahitha and the River Godavari.
The ancient temple dedicated to Mukteshwara swamy is of special
significance as two Shivalinga's are found on a single pedestal.
Besides several temples situated here the one dedicated to Brahma
is rather uncommon.
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