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This village, on
the babk of the Godavari, has one of India's only two temples dedicated
to the Goddess Saraswathi, the other is in Kashmir. The temple festivals
during February - March and September - October attracts large crowds
of pilgrims from all over the country.
The kadam dam, also
known as the Godavari North Canal project, has been constructed across
the kadam river, a main tributary of the Godavari. The dam is set amidst
picturesque surroundings, which make it an excellent picnic spot.
Spreaded over 893 sq km, this sanctuary of dry deciduous hill forests
with dry teak is spread over uneven terrain. It was established in 1965.
Tiger, Lepord, sloth bear, gaur and chousingha are some of the animals
that may be seen here.
The famous Nagoba temple, with its stone image of Seshanag (Serpent
god), hold its annual fair in the month of Pushya (December - January),
when it attracts large number of devotees from all over the country.
This water fall, the highest in Andhra Pradesh, is a picturesque sight
as it drops from a height of about 45 meters. The falls are near kuntala
village, on the bank of the kadam river.
This town is known for its fort built by french engineers
in the Nizam's service. The availability of light wood in this area has
given rise to a flourishing toy industry and splendid craftsmanship.
Nirmalplates, with miniature paintings and floral designs, command a
good market both at home and abroad.
Established in 1908, along the river Pranahita. This sanctuary of 136
sq km of mixed teak forests is home to gaur, tiger, lepoards, sloth bear,
chousingha and several water birds species. |