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3rd October 2025, the day after Vijaya Dasami - we had an early morning Sparsh darsanam of Srisailam Sri Mallikarjuna Swamy and close darsanam of Sri Brahmarambika Devi. After energizing with the divine blessings we went on a boat ride in Patala Ganga and were on our way back to Hyderabad. While driving from Hyderabad to Srisailam, the driver told us about Sri Uma Maheswara Swamy temple - a must-visit place. So on our way back to Hyderabad, he took us to this ancient temple which is located in a serene surroundings of the Nallamalla forest with breathtaking sceneries of the Eastern Ghats and valleys. As we drove on the Srisailam-Hyderabad highway, from the by-pass we took the left turn at the temple arch (kamaan) and we drove deeper into the village side passing through a stretch of lush greenery on either side of the road where there is less of human interference. It was lonely road and we could hardly see any vehicle or person on the road except few of our ancestors - monkey...

The imposing Medak Cathedral in Telangana is one of its kind that is built in Gothic style with stained glass windows. It is one of the major tourist attractions of the city and is the most visited church in South India. The church is built by Charles Walker Fasnet and was consecrated on December 25, 1924. About Medak Medak is a small town in the Medak district of Telangana. It is at a distance of about 100 Km from Hyderabad. For a long period Medak was under Kakatiya rulers and was popular as Siddapur Medak. However, over a period of time Siddapur lost its usage. During the British rule in India, Methodist Christian Rev. Charles Walker Posnett undertook the construction of the Cathedral. He was driven by the motto 'My best for my Lord'. It was during World War I time when construction of the Cathedral was taking place, there was a severe drought / famine in Medak region. And there was difficulty in getting the work done by the workers. At this time Rev Charles Walker Posnett ...

Lumbini Park is one of the top attractions of Hyderabad. It is located in the heart of the city opposite to the New Gate of Secretariat Building. March is the best time to visit the park as the weather at this time remains cool in the mornings and evenings / night and slightly hotter during the day. The park is located on the shores on Hussain Sagar and is easily reachable. It is heavily crowded on weekends with full of activities for visitors. There are different types of boat rides. Few rides take you to the huge Buddha Statue island that stands in the mid of the lake. The statue is colorfully illuminated at night which looks attractive from a great distance. The Laser show at Lumbini Park is one of the main attractions and is a crowd-pulling show. It is the 1st spectacular water multimedia show in India. The uniqueness of the show is that the laser animation and live video are screened on the spray of water fountains with 3D effect. The laser effects dance to the rhythmic tunes / b...

About the Telangana International Kite Festival (TIKF) Kite flying during Makara Sankranti is an age-old tradition and culture in India. The weather remains favorable during this time to fly kites with bright sunny yet cold and windy days. In view of reviving tradition of flying kites during this time, the Dept of Youth Advancement, Telangana Govt Tourism and Culture in collaboration with the Royal Kite Flyers Club of India and Aga Khan Academy, had initiated the Telangana International Kite Festival. Also read: Significance of Makara Sankranti The festival mainly aims at educating the kite enthusiasts on kite-making and kite-flying through a series of workshops and lessons. It also aims at entertaining the kite-flyers by conducting kite-flying / fighting competitions. The 1st TIKF was held in Hyderabad on 14th and 15th January 2016. Kite-flyers of different National and International clubs from various countries take part in the festival. Kite Festival this year (2...

Bonalu and Bathukamma are the official festivals of Telangana. Bathukamma is a festival unique to the state. The festival is celebrated by the women of Telangana during Dussehra Navaratri. During Bathukamma festival the women folk arrange colorful seasonal flowers in a cone shaped structure on a wide plate, place a small idol of Goddess Gowri (Parvati) made of turmeric paste on top of the floral cone and worship Her. Such a unique way of flower arrangement during the festival, is known as Bathukamma. 'Bathuku' is a Telugu word which means 'life' and the Telugu word 'Amma' refers to Mother. The word 'Bathukamma' is derived from 'Bathukunu iche amma' i.e the mother who gives life. In this context, it is Goddess Gowri Devi who is the life-giver to the married women, Hence, the women make 'bathukamma' and worship Her for 9 continuous days for a happy and prosperous married life. The festival begins on Mahalaya Amavasya day and culminates o...

Mahankali Temple, Secunderabad Courtesy: Google Images 'Bonalu' is one of the official festivals of Telangana state. The festival is celebrated in Hyderabad in the Hindu month of Aashad. It is basically a folk festival and is a fine blend of history, mythology and culture. The festival takes place across the three main temples of Sri Jagadamba at Golconda Fort, Hyderabad, Sri Ujjaini Mahankali Temple at Secunderabad and Sri Maheswari Temple at Laldarwaja. Devotees throng these temples with 'Bonalu' i.e food / meals to the deities as a gesture of thanksgiving. About the festival Bonalu is typically a traditional Hindu folk festival celebrated with much cultural fiesta in the Telangana region. This is a month long festival celebrated on Sundays in the Hindu month of Aashadam with colorful processions and community feasts. Goddess Mahankali and other local / village deities are worshiped and 'Bonam' i.e. food is offered to the goddess. The festival begins with the ...

About Bhadrachalam Bhardrachalam is a small temple town in the Bhadradi district of Telangana. The town is famous for Sri Sita Ramachandra Swamy temple which is one of the most important Hindu temples dedicated to Sri Rama. The temple is situated on the banks of River Godavari in the Dandakaranya region and is visited by thousands of devotees from across the country. The temple has rich historical background. It was constructed in the 17th century by the then Tahsildar of the place named Kancharla Goppana. Later he became popular as Bhakta Ramadas as he was an ardent devotee of Lord Rama. The temple is located on a small hillock named Bhadragiri and the town of Bhadrachalam derived its name from Bhadragiri hillock. According to legend a great saint named Bhadra who was an ardent devotee of Sri Rama was blessed by Sri Rama and transformed himself into a hillock and placed the temple of Sri Sita Rama on his head. The temple has rich historical background and it is believed that the tem...

In April 2008 we (two families) planned a visit to Sri Raja Rajeshwara Swamy temple in Vemulavada. During our visit, more than a decade back, it was in the Karimnagar district of the then Andhra Pradesh. We started early in the morning from Hyderabad in our vehicle. As it was the month of April, it was too hot. It was around 3.30 hours drive from Hyderabad. We took the Sircilla-Siddipet Road to Karimnagar to reach Vemulavada. About Vemulavada Earlier Vemulavada was a part of Karimnagar District and presently it is in the newly formed district of Rajanna Sircilla. It is a small town and is an important Hindu pilgrim place. Vemulavada is at a distance of 36 Km from Karimnagar. The famous temple of Sri Raja Rajeshwara Swamy (a form of Lord Shiva) is located in Vemulavada. It remained the capital of Chalukyas between 7th and 10th centuries CE (Current Era). In the rock cut inscriptions found here, this place was referred as 'Lemulavatika' which later on took a colloquial transforma...

The primary students of Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Hyderabad went on a school picnic to The Hidden Castle in Mathpally, Medak District on Friday, December 15, 2017. The Hidden Castle (THC) is located on the Hyderabad-Karimnagar Highway at a distance of about one hour drive from Hyderabad city. It is a nice place for a weekend family vacation. In November 2016, the primary class students of Chinmaya Vidyalaya went on an exciting field trip to Surendrapuri in Nalgonda district. Last year in December 2017, they had a fun-filled / enjoyable trip to The Hidden Castle (THC) in Mathpally. And this year (2019), they had a wonderful educational field trip to Dairy Farm and Parle Biscuit Factory. Field Trip to Wargal and THC On the day of picnic the students of Classes I, II, III and XI assembled in their respective classes by 7.00 a.m. The school campus was bustling with parents of primary classes who were equally excited to send their little ones on a long trip. started from the vidyalaya (school) Af...

We the students of Classes 3, 4 and 5 of Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Hyderabad went on an educational trip to Masqati Dairy Farm in Gurram Guda and Parle Biscuit Factory in Sayeedabad near Hyderabad on 5th February 2019. Last year in December 2017, we had a wonderful fun-filled day at The Hidden Castle. We all eagerly waited for the day making plans for the trip. On the field trip day we all lined up after our morning prayers, with much excitement and walked out of the classroom. We boarded the respective buses and felt too happy to go on a field trip with our school /classmates. After taking the attendance, teachers also boarded the bus and we all shouted cheerfully as the bus started. We waved our hands to our parents who were waiting outside the buses. We felt very happy to go on a long bus ride with our classmates. It was a joyous one-hour (approx) ride from our school in Begumpet to the dairy farm. On reaching Masqati Dairy Farm in Gurram Guda, we all were given head caps made of e...

NTR Gardens in Hyderabad is centrally located, opposite to Hussain Sagar Lake. The Park is one of the top attractions of Hyderabad and is heavily crowded with visitors particularly in the evenings. The park is a recreational centre for both children and adults who love to hang out at this place. The timings of the garden are 2.30 p.m to 8.30 p.m and on holidays the timings are 12.30 p.m to 8.30 p.m. The park is open on all days. It's extremely hot in summer in Hyderabad, so evenings are the best time to move out along with children. There is spacious car parking however it's a bit difficult to get parking lot. There are different gates for gents and ladies to enter inside. At the entrance there are statues of golden bulls (Nandi) on either side and fountain at the centre. Right in front you can see the ticket counters and a cloak room where you need to deposit your heavy baggages that are not allowed inside the park. We recently visited NTR gardens and spent the evening at this...

About the City Hyderabad is the capital of the newly formed state of Telangana in the Deccan . It is a safe metropolitan city with international standards. It is situated along the banks of River Musi and the large artificial lake / tank called Hussain Sagar in the mid of the city which divides the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad.

Golconda Fort in Hyderabad is one of the UNESCO's World Heritage Sites. The Fort is located in Ibrahim Bagh in the western part of the city, at a distance of around 9 Km from Hussain Sagar Lake. It is easily accessible by road from all parts of the city. Timings and Entry Fee The fort is open for visitors from 9 a.m to 5 p.m on all the 7 days of the week. Entry fee is Rs.15/- per head for Indians and foreign visitors of SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) countries that include Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Maldives and Afghanistan. And also for BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) that include Bangladesh, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Bhutan and Nepal. The entry fee is Rs.200/- per head for all other foreign tourists. Visitors should pay Rs.25/- for camera. Entry is free for children under 15. Sound and Light Show Sound and light show at Golconda Fort is one of the most visited shows in Hyde...

About the Telangana International Kite Festival (TIKF) Kite flying during Makara Sankranti is an age-old tradition and culture in India. The weather remains favorable during this time to fly kites with bright sunny yet cold and windy days.

Eat Street in the Necklace Rd in Khairatabad area in Hyderabad is one of the best place for a family weekend evening. There is good entertainment for kids / children and the elders too can relish the mouth-watering Indian cuisine, South Indian delicacies, fast foods and snacks. Necklace Road in Khairatabad area of Hyderabad is one of the best evening hangout places. It's a long stretch of road with a view of Hussain Sagar Lake on one side. There are good number of restaurants, road-side local vendors and recreational centres along the bank of Hussain Sagar Lake. Eat street on the necklace road in Khairatabad area is centrally located and is one of the best weekend evening getaways. The place is enjoyed the most by foodies and children. There is no entry fee for entering into Eat Street. There is a stretch of stalls of various restaurants including the famous Dominos and Pizza Hut on either side of the entrance and the seating area at the lake front with a wonderful view of the lake...