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This village is famous
for its huge, exquisitely carved Nandi in front of the Veerabhadra
temple. Several sculptured idols unearthed here have made this place
of archaeological Importance.
Once a great Buddhist
centre, Kondapur reflects this in a museum of the Archaeological Department.
Amoung the various antiquities in the museum are gold coins of the
roman Emperor Augustus Caesar.
This small sanctuary
of riverine forest is on the blank of the River Manjira. It is home
to many aterbirds species, mugger crocodiles and fresh - water turtles.
One of the important
hill forts in the deccan, it was originally built by the Kakatiya kings,
and rebuilt by the Qutb-Shahi kings. A 10ft long brass gun is to be
seen here. The Mubarak mahal, with its carved gateway, is an added
attraction.
Medak, the largest
Bishopric in India, has a beautiful cathedral. one of the three biggest
in South India. Built in 1924, the church has large stained glass windows
depiciting scenes from The Bible. This 61 metre high, 91 metre long
cathedral can accommodate 5,000 people.
This sacred spot
is where the seven trbutaries of the Manjira join and flow together.
The annual Jatara held on Mahasivaratri day attracts thousands of pilgrims.
Famous for its brass
and silverware, wooden furniture and statues.
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