Mar 15, 2013 11:38 AM
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Warangal also called as Orugallu, Ekasila Nagaram is located at a distance of 150 km from capital city Hyderabad. Capital of the former Kakatiya dynasty. The city known for its beautiful lakes, ancient temples, and forts. The rulers of Kakatiya kingdom had great scope for the future vision, they longed for fulfilling peoples desire. The rulers of Kakatiya kingdom are very special in the kind of Kings, as they all have followed the principle "Ekapatnivrata". 'Eka' means one, and 'Patni' means wife and 'Vrata' means vow. They build many temples and Lakes. The temples constructed during their time had built with amazing architecture. One should experience the Kakatiyas love towards architecture.
Thousand Pillared temple, Ramappa Temple, Fort Warangal, Bhadrakali Temple and many more architectural designs which will transport you back into time. The grand Kakatiya architecture is visible in the the Thousand Pillar Temple built by Rudra Devi in 1163. Richly carved pillars, delicate screens, elaborate and detailed sculptures... you will be awestruck. The Warangal Fort, now in ruins, dates back to the 13th century, it has beautiful archways and fine geometrical intricacies. n addition, the district also hosts a fair - the Sammakka - Saralamma Jatara or congregation.
Every two years, approximately 6 million people converge for over three days around the small village of Medaram. This fair is said to be the largest repeating aggregation of tribal communities in the whole world.