1. Code District
AD Adilabad
AN Anantapur
CH Chittoor
EG East Godavari
GU Guntur
HY Hyderabad
CU Kadapa
KA Karimnagar
KH Khammam
KR Krishna
KU Kurnool
MA Mahbubnagar
ME Medak
NA Nalgonda
NE Nellore
NI Nizamabad
PR Prakasam
RA Rangareddy
SR Srikakulam
VS Vishakhapatnam
VZ Vizianagaram
WA Warangal
WG West Godavari
2.
3. Adilabad District (Telugu: అదిలాబాద్is a district in Andhra Pradesh, India. The district
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headquarters is at Adilabad town. Mancherial is the largest town in the district. A famous
Temple of the Goddess Saraswathi, the Hindu Goddess of Education, is located here in the town
of Basara. Before 1975 80% of the land in this district was forest but now The forest land is
below 40%. Origin of name: The Adilabad district was named after the ruler of Bijapur Sultanate
, Ali Adil Shah I. Origin of name:-The Adilabad district was named after the ruler of
Bijapur Sultanate, Ali Adil Shah I.
History: The district was for long not a homogeneous unit and its component parts were ruled
at different periods by dynasties namely, the Mauryas, Satavahanas, Vakatakas, Chalukyas of
Badami, Rashtrakutas, Chalukyas of Kalyani, Mughals, Bhosle Rajes of Nagpur and Asaf Jahis,
besides the Gond Rajas of Sirpur and Chanda.
Originally this was a sub-district named Sirpur-Tandur which was created in A.D. 1872 with
Edlabad (Adilabad), Rajura and Sirpur as its constituent talukas. In 1905, an independent district
with headquarters at Adilabad was formed. Geography:The district is situated on the
northern boundary of Andhra Pradesh, forming a border with the Yeotmal and Chandrapur
districts of Maharashtra on the north, east and western borders and Nizamabad and
Karimnagar districts of Andhra Pradesh on the southern border. 19.67702°N 78.52993°E. The
Sahyadri parvat or Satnala range traverses the district from the north-west to the south-east for
about 281.5 kilometers. In this range the Mahbubghat is the highest peak.
The most important river that drains the district is the River Godavari. The Penganga River,
Wardha and Pranahita also drain the region. The Kadam and the Peddavagu are tributaries of
the Godavari. There are also streams like Satnala, Swarnavagu, and Suddavagu which drain the
district.
4. Adilabad district is divided into 5 divisions:-
Adilabad district is divided into 5 divisions:-
Adilabad,Nirmal,Utnoor,Asifabad,Mancherial
Adilabad,Nirmal,Utnoor,Asifabad,Mancherial
Adilabad
Adilabad Jannaram
Jannaram Sirpur TT
Sirpur Adilabad district comprises of 7
Adilabad district comprises of 7
district
district Kaddam Peddur
Kaddam Peddur Sirpur U
Sirpur U Municipalities
Municipalities
comprises 52
comprises 52 Kagaznagar
Kagaznagar Talamadugu
Talamadugu Adilabad
Adilabad
Mandals :-
Mandals :- Kasipet
Kasipet Tamsi
Tamsi Mancherial
Mancherial
Adilabad
Adilabad Kerameri
Kerameri Tandur
Tandur
Asifabad
Asifabad Khanapur
Bellampalli
Bellampalli
Khanapur Tanur
Tanur
Bazarhathnoor
Bazarhathnoor Kotapalle
Kotapalle Tiryani
Tiryani
Mandamarri
Mandamarri
Bejjur
Bejjur Kouthala
Kouthala Utnoor
Utnoor Nirmal
Nirmal
Bellampalle
Bellampalle Kubeer
Kubeer Vemanpalle
Vemanpalle Bhainsa
Bhainsa
Bhainsa
Bhainsa Kuntala
Kuntala Wankdi.
Wankdi. Kagaznagar
Kagaznagar
Bheemini
Bheemini Lakshettipet
Lakshettipet
Boath
Boath Laxmanchanda
Laxmanchanda To know the 1743 villages in Adilabad refer to following
To know the 1743 villages in Adilabad refer to following
[[[Bela] ]]
[Bela] Lokeswaram
Lokeswaram link
link
Chinnoor
Chinnoor Mamda
Mamda http://wikiedit.org/India/
http://wikiedit.org/India/
Dahegaon
Dahegaon Mancherial
Mancherial Adilabad/-97/
Adilabad/-97/
Dandepalle
Dandepalle Mandamarri
Mandamarri
Dilawarpur Languages used in the district include Andh. There is aa
Languages used in the district include Andh. There is
Dilawarpur Mudhole
Mudhole significant population of ethnic Multani speaking Muslims who
significant population of ethnic Multani speaking Muslims who
Gudihathnur
Gudihathnur Narnoor
Narnoor are said to have migrated from Multan (present day Pakistan)
are said to have migrated from Multan (present day Pakistan)
Ichoda
Ichoda Nennal
Nennal about 22centuries ago concentrated mostly in the towns of
about centuries ago concentrated mostly in the towns of
Inderavelly
Inderavelly Neradigonda
Neradigonda Sirkonda, Gundial and Seshupatnam. Although fluent in Telugu
Sirkonda, Gundial and Seshupatnam. Although fluent in Telugu
Jainad
Jainad Nirmal
Nirmal and Urdu, Multani Punjabi is spoken in their homes. also
and Urdu, Multani Punjabi is spoken in their homes. also
Jainoor
Jainoor Rebbena
Rebbena Lambada & marathi speaking population of near 60% of
Lambada & marathi speaking population of near 60% of
Jaipur
Jaipur Sarangapur adilabad town population
adilabad town population
Sarangapur
6. Gnana Saraswathi temple - Basara
Basara Temple is situated 200 Kms from Hyderabad,
AP. Sri Gnana Saraswathi temple at Basara on the banks
of river Godavari is the only temple in South India
dedicated to the Goddess of learning. The Goddess
ordered the sage to place three handful of sand at three
places everyday. Miraculously these sand dunes
transformed into the idols of the divine trinity i.e.,
Saraswathi, Lakshmi, & Kali. How ever, according to
Brahmandapuranam, Adikavi Valmiki installed
Saraswati and wrote Ramayana here. There is a marble
image of Valmiki and his samadhi near the temple. It is
believed that this temple is one of the three temples
constructed near the confluence of Manjira and Godavari
rivers by Ashtrakutas. According to another school of
thought ‘Bijialudu’ a Karnataka king, who ruled the
province of Nandagiri with Nanded as his capital in the
sixth
7. The legend has it that after the Mahabharata war, sage Veda Vyasa
embarked on a pilgrimage in search of peace. He reached the serene
Kumaranchala hills on the banks of river Godavari and meditated
and propitiated the Goddess who eventually appeared before him
and granted her presence in the form of the divine trinity.
Maharishi Vyasa and his disciples and sage Ś uka decided to settle
down in a cool and peaceful atmosphere after the Kurukshetra War.
In the quest for a peaceful place, he came to Dandaka forest
and, pleased with stillness of the region, selected this
place. After the Bath in the Godavari, Maharishi Vyasa
used to bring three fistful of sand and place
it in three small lots and made images of Saraswati,
Lakshmi and Kali with his spiritual power and later
conducted prayers. This idol made of sand has its face
messy with turmeric.
Eating a little bit of this turmeric paste,
it is believed, will enhance one’s wisdom
and knowledge. Since Maharishi Vyasa
spent considerable time in prayers,
the place was then called “Vasara”
and turned into Basara due to
the influence of the Marathi language
9. These are the presiding deities of Basar
today. Despite the presence of the trinity
,the temple is dedicated to Goddess Saraswathi.
Children are brought here for the ceremony of
Akshara puja to start their education with the
blessings
of the Goddess of Knowledge.
The Vedavathi Sila,
the Ashtateertha are other places
of interest around Basar.
Thousands of devotees bath
in the river Godavari & seek the
blessings of the Goddess
during the Mahashivarathri,
Executive Officer,
Dassera navratris and
Sri Gnana Saraswathi
Vasantha panchami
Devasthanam,
Basara - Village: Mudhole
Mandal,
Adilabad (Dt.), Pin - 504101,
Andhra Pradesh, India
Tele: (91) 08752-243503
Executive Officer: (91) 08752-
11. Pranahita Wildlife SanctuaryArea- 136square.kilometers.
Location- Pranahita Wildlife Sanctuary is located around
35kilometers from Mancherial in the district of Adilabad. Best
time to visit- The period between Octobers to March is the best
time for visiting the sanctuary. The sanctuary covers an area of
around 136sq.kms and is covered with deciduous teak forests. The
river Pranahita (a tributary of river Godavari) carves its way in
to the sanctuary and makes the sanctuary more beautiful. The
sanctuary is also a home to various fossils that are found here. In
addition to this there are various other attractions that are listed
below.
Flora- The sanctuary is very rich in natural vegetation and
various types of plants & trees are found here that include
pterocarpus marsupium, dalbergia paniculata, dalbergia
latifolia, ficus spp, dalbergia sissoo etc.
Fauna- Pranahita Wildlife Sanctuary is a home to various types
of species especially mammals that include tigers, leopards,
rhesus, langur, hyenas, wild dogs, sloth bear, forest cat and many
13. SIVARAM Wildlife Sanctuary
SIVARAM Wildlife Sanctuary
LOCATION & AREA : :Adilabad & Karimnagar Districts, Area
LOCATION & AREA Adilabad & Karimnagar Districts, Area
29.81 Sq. Kms.
29.81 Sq. Kms.
UNIQUENESS: A perennial basin in Godavari River, home for
UNIQUENESS: A perennial basin in Godavari River, home for
Marsh Crocodile or Mugger.
Marsh Crocodile or Mugger.
FLORA: Riverine forest mixed with Teak, Terminalia, Bamboo,
FLORA: Riverine forest mixed with Teak, Terminalia, Bamboo,
Anogeissus, Cassia.
Anogeissus, Cassia.
FAUNA: Flagship species is the Marsh Crocodile with Tiger, Langur,
FAUNA: Flagship species is the Marsh Crocodile with Tiger, Langur,
Rhesus Monkey, Sloth Bear, Cheetal, Sambar as other associates in
Rhesus Monkey, Sloth Bear, Cheetal, Sambar as other associates in
the adjoining forests.
the adjoining forests.
The undulating natural terrain adds to the beauty of the sanctuary
The undulating natural terrain adds to the beauty of the sanctuary
ACCESSIBILITY: 50 Kms. from Mancherial Railway station. 10 Kms
ACCESSIBILITY: 50 Kms. from Mancherial Railway station. 10 Kms
from Manthani in Karimnagar District.
from Manthani in Karimnagar District.
ACCOMMODATION: Forest rest house at Mancherial and
ACCOMMODATION: Forest rest house at Mancherial and
Eklaspur (Manthani)
Eklaspur (Manthani)
SEASON: November to April
SEASON: November to April
15. Kawal Wildlife Sanctuary, located in Adilabad District, is 250
Kawal Wildlife Sanctuary, located in Adilabad District, is 250
kms away from Hyderabad. It is one of the main Wildlife
kms away from Hyderabad. It is one of the main Wildlife
Sanctuaries of Andhra Pradesh.
Sanctuaries of Andhra Pradesh.
This sanctuary is the home for various animals like Indian Bison,
This sanctuary is the home for various animals like Indian Bison,
Cheetal, Sambar, Barking Deer, Sloth Bear, Panther and Tiger,
Cheetal, Sambar, Barking Deer, Sloth Bear, Panther and Tiger,
and for reptiles like Python, Crocodile, Star Tortoise, Monitor
and for reptiles like Python, Crocodile, Star Tortoise, Monitor
Lizard, Cobra etc.
Lizard, Cobra etc.
The sanctuary is a dry deciduous forest with teak, bamboo and
The sanctuary is a dry deciduous forest with teak, bamboo and
other varieties of trees, shrubs and herbs, and experiences dry
other varieties of trees, shrubs and herbs, and experiences dry
climate in summer. During the monsoon from June to September , ,
climate in summer. During the monsoon from June to September
the plants and trees come alive again.
the plants and trees come alive again.
The sanctuary was established in 1964 with the purpose of
The sanctuary was established in 1964 with the purpose of
safeguarding the endangered species in their natural habitat,
safeguarding the endangered species in their natural habitat,
and later it was declared as a wildlife sanctuary. Apart from
and later it was declared as a wildlife sanctuary. Apart from
animals, birds like Partridge, Quails, Peacocks, Eagles, Kites,
animals, birds like Partridge, Quails, Peacocks, Eagles, Kites,
17. Nagoba Temple ,
Keslapur
The name Nagoba , , is basically a
The name Nagoba is basically a
Marathi word which means Snake . .
Marathi word which means Snake
The lord here is called Nagoba
The lord here is called Nagoba
probably because of the closeness of
probably because of the closeness of
Maharashtra state. The other name
Maharashtra state. The other name
with which the God is addressed is
with which the God is addressed is
"Shesha Nag", the divine serpent of
"Shesha Nag", the divine serpent of
Lord Shiva.
Lord Shiva.
The temple stands on the spot where
The temple stands on the spot where
the River Pranahita merges with River
the River Pranahita merges with River
18. A FAMOUS tribal festival named Nagoba starts in Adilabad district of Andhra Pradesh on February 6.6.
A FAMOUS tribal festival named Nagoba starts in Adilabad district of Andhra Pradesh on February
Tribals, particularly Gondu and Mesrum sub-castes, follow this tradition since five thousand years. Nagoba
Tribals, particularly Gondu and Mesrum sub-castes, follow this tradition since five thousand years. Nagoba
(Nagadevatha) is the god of tribal castes of Gondus and Mesrum. Nagoba temple is situated in Keslapur village of
(Nagadevatha) is the god of tribal castes of Gondus and Mesrum. Nagoba temple is situated in Keslapur village of
Indravelli mandal in Adilabad district. Lakhs of tribals from various places come and participate in this ‘Jaatara’
Indravelli mandal in Adilabad district. Lakhs of tribals from various places come and participate in this ‘Jaatara’
(festival). Government of Andhra Pradesh has also recognised this festival and it is also included in the state
(festival). Government of Andhra Pradesh has also recognised this festival and it is also included in the state
festivals’ list. This festival will be celebrated till February 9.9.
festivals’ list. This festival will be celebrated till February
Tribal people strongly believe that Nagoba will protect their crops, and bring peace and good health to them on
Tribal people strongly believe that Nagoba will protect their crops, and bring peace and good health to them on
‘Amavasya’ (new moon night) in the ‘Pushya masam’ (as per Telugu calendar) every year. The history of Nagoba is
‘Amavasya’ (new moon night) in the ‘Pushya masam’ (as per Telugu calendar) every year. The history of Nagoba is
also very interesting. Approximately 5000 years back, the queen of tribal kingdom named Naagaayi Mothi gave birth
also very interesting. Approximately 5000 years back, the queen of tribal kingdom named Naagaayi Mothi gave birth
to aabeautiful boy. Everybody believed that the boy was God Sarparaju himself, who they worshiped daily. In aa
to beautiful boy. Everybody believed that the boy was God Sarparaju himself, who they worshiped daily. In
dream, God himself told this to Mothi and asked her to introduce each and every newly married couple to him. One
dream, God himself told this to Mothi and asked her to introduce each and every newly married couple to him. One
day, that boy disappeared in the fields of Keslapur, presently situated in Adilabad district. Tribals strongly believe
day, that boy disappeared in the fields of Keslapur, presently situated in Adilabad district. Tribals strongly believe
in this fable. They built aaNagoba temple at the same place where the boy supposedly disappeared. Since that day,
in this fable. They built Nagoba temple at the same place where the boy supposedly disappeared. Since that day,
they offer prayers to God Nagoba every year on this day.
they offer prayers to God Nagoba every year on this day.
A day before the beginning of the festival, all Mesrum people arrive at Nagoba temple and stay there for four days.
A day before the beginning of the festival, all Mesrum people arrive at Nagoba temple and stay there for four days.
Anyone is allowed to enter that temple only after completion of prayer by the Mesrum people. Before this festival,
Anyone is allowed to enter that temple only after completion of prayer by the Mesrum people. Before this festival,
on ‘Purnima’ (full moon night), nearly 20 tribals along with Mesrum people go to the Godavari River and bring the
on ‘Purnima’ (full moon night), nearly 20 tribals along with Mesrum people go to the Godavari River and bring the
auspicious water of the river in new pots. The festival starts on that day formally. After 15 days, on the Amavasya,
auspicious water of the river in new pots. The festival starts on that day formally. After 15 days, on the Amavasya,
they offer that auspicious water and milk to the God.
they offer that auspicious water and milk to the God.
Another interesting thing is that they cook only on 22 flames, albeit the population is in lakhs. These flames are
Another interesting thing is that they cook only on 22 flames, albeit the population is in lakhs. These flames are
also inside the compound of the temple. People other than Mesrum community, cook at their own places. This
also inside the compound of the temple. People other than Mesrum community, cook at their own places. This
festival has another significance. A tribal court is conducted on this day, which is also an old tradition.
festival has another significance. A tribal court is conducted on this day, which is also an old tradition.
19. Gudem gutta famous Sri
Satyanarayana Swamy Temple . Most
of people visit this place during
Karthika masam to have a holy dip in
Godavari river and perform satyana
21. Jainath temple. This is situated in the village of the
same name. This is around 21m fromAdilabad. With a
lovely Prakrit stone with more than 20 slokas inscribed
on them, the stones are a living proof of the past.
22. Bhainsa is the place of godess "Durga" IT IS NEAR Basar being the place of " Gnana Saraswathi " ( Deity
of Education ), the neighbor town
Its is believed that durga has killed the mahishasura at this place. The town was also famous by name "
Mahishmathi Nagar " as it was under the domain of Mahishasura. Mahishmathi and Mahishapuram in the course
of time changed to Mahisha and again to Bhainsa. Even now surrounding people of bhaisa will call the town as "
Maisa ". It is believed that , episode of maharshi chyavana ans sati sukanya has happened at the village SUNKLI
which very near to bhainsa town. And also king Yayathi, Sharmista episode also happened at this place. People
of that place believe that people of mahishasura domain have prayed goddess mahisha to save from misdeeds
of king mahishasura and goddess has killed the mahishasura. In bhainsa there are two hill rocks near by one
another, the leg impression of mahishasura and his residence are there on the two hill rocks. In marathi epics
there are so many small tales regarding this. In the history it is believed that domestic kingdom was available in
bhainsa (Mahishapuram) in 400 BC. Adjacent to this town called kubherapuram which is now called as Kubeer.
" Koti Lingala" ( Presently in the Karimnagar district ) was ruled by shatavahana king shatakarniki. Venneraju the
first kakatiya king is hailed by this place as per history. In between 1200 AD bhainsa was uder the control of
Aurangabad & Devagiri raja shakulas. In the year 100 & 1600 AD this was under the rule of Nizam Shahi. At that
time Hyderabad was ruled by Qutub shahi and Ahmed Nagar was under the control of Nizam Shahi and the Bidar
was under the control of bahadurshahis.At the same time vidarbha place which is in maharashtra was ruled by
Himad Shahi. Before formation of Andhra Pradesh bhainsa was under the control of nizam shahi. There is myth
that chatrapathi shivaji went through bhainsa town to meet his father who was in Bangalore town. In 1910 nizam
shahis broke their place into jagirs and mukhthas. At this time bhains awas in mukhtas. In 1950 bhainsa was
ruled by Mr. M. Sur Kishan who is the employee of nizam. In 1920 Kachiguda to Manmad railway track has been
lai. At same moment Bhainsa to Laxattipet road was laid. After completion of nizam rule bhainsa was in
nanded district. After formation of Andhra Pradesh state, bhainsa was mingled into adilabad district of Andhra
Pradesh state in the year 1956. Still one can find legs of mahishasura on the mahishasura hill.
23. Suddavagu Project, Bhainsa .Construction of Ogee
Spillway including Bank connections and left side
Earthdam of Suddavagu Project, Bhainsa (V&M),
Adilabad District.
Location: Bhainsa (V&M), Adilabad Dist., ANDHRA
PRADESH
24. Jowar and Paddy are
Jowar and Paddy are
the main crops grown in
the main crops grown in
plenty here. Jowar is
plenty here. Jowar is
equivalent to Sorghum
equivalent to Sorghum
in English
in English
MAJOR CROPS IN
ADILABAD
26. Adilabad is famous for its artistic
works and craft known as
Ushegaon and Chittalbori.
This craft is basically a tribal craft
that is quite different in its
structure. The metal craft is called
as Dokra in which the artisans
create the objects with their
dexterous hands.
No two pieces are similar in shape
INTERESTING CRAFTS IN ADILABAD and size. The works are primarily
made up of brass scarp that have
clay within the nucleus of
the metal casting.
The objects are in the shape of
drummers, horses, spoons of
different sizes and some shaped
like tribal Gods. Thus Dokra Craft
is fascinating and is popular in
Adilabad
27. Komaram bheem was born in family of Gonda
Komaram bheem was born in family of Gonda
Tribals in the forests of Adilabad. Bheem was
Tribals in the forests of Adilabad. Bheem was
inspired by Alluri Sitaramaraju, and his heart was
inspired by Alluri Sitaramaraju, and his heart was
aflame when he heard the death of Bhagat Singh.
aflame when he heard the death of Bhagat Singh.
He revolted against the Nizam Government's wild
He revolted against the Nizam Government's wild
official injustice. Komaram Bheem is Trible leader
official injustice. Komaram Bheem is Trible leader
who fought against the erstwhile Asaf Jahi Dynasty
who fought against the erstwhile Asaf Jahi Dynasty
for the liberation of Hyderabad State at the
for the liberation of Hyderabad State at the
Beginning of the 20ththcentury .In Telugu, he is known
Beginning of the 20 century .In Telugu, he is known
as Komaram Puli. The birth of the liberation
as Komaram Puli. The birth of the liberation
movement originally took place when Hindus, be itit
movement originally took place when Hindus, be
villagers (Gramvasis), forest-dwelling tribals
villagers (Gramvasis), forest-dwelling tribals
(Vanavasis) or city-dwellers (Nagaravasis), were fed
(Vanavasis) or city-dwellers (Nagaravasis), were fed
up of the atrocities of the Nizam of Hyderabad.
up of the atrocities of the Nizam of Hyderabad.
Under the Nizam's theocratic rule (as under the
Under the Nizam's theocratic rule (as under the
previous rule by the Sultans),Hindus were killed or
previous rule by the Sultans),Hindus were killed or
forcibly converted. Many Hindu women and children
forcibly converted. Many Hindu women and children
were raped and carried away as sex slaves. Ancient
were raped and carried away as sex slaves. Ancient
Hindu temples were desecrated and destroyed and
Hindu temples were desecrated and destroyed and
mosques built over them. Hindu names of cities were
mosques built over them. Hindu names of cities were
banned and Islamic Slave Names were imposed on
banned and Islamic Slave Names were imposed on
cities, viz. Hyderabad, Nizamabad, Sikandarabad,
cities, viz. Hyderabad, Nizamabad, Sikandarabad,
Adilabad, Karimnagar, Zaheerabad, Musheerabad,
Adilabad, Karimnagar, Zaheerabad, Musheerabad,
Quthbullapur etc. Komaram Bheem gathered
Quthbullapur etc. Komaram Bheem gathered
Freedom Fighter komaram together Hindu brave hearts to protest these acts,
together Hindu brave hearts to protest these acts,
Bheem and finally, took up violent means to counter the
and finally, took up violent means to counter the
Nizam and safeguard the Hindu masses.
Nizam and safeguard the Hindu masses.
28. ADILABAD Samala Sadasiva He was born in Telugupalle village in
Samala Dahegaon mandal in Adilabad and worked as a teacher. He
Sadasiva introduced Urdu literature and Hindustani music to Telugus.
He was a poet, a musicologist and a linguist par excellence.
He started writing when he was 20 years old and continued
till his last breath. He translated Sufi poet Amjed Hyderabadi
into Telugu and published ‘Amjad Rubai Mala’ in Bharati. He
also wrote the biography of Mirza Ghalib and a lesson in a
textbook on Komaram Bheem. He wrote over 425 books in
various languages and translated books into Telugu
from Hindi, Urdu, Sanskrit, Marathi, Parsi and English . He
won national award for his book on Hindustani music written
in Telugu called Swara Layalu. He won Sangeet Natak
Akademi award in 2011. Born in 1928 – he passed away on
8th August 2012
29.
30. Kala Ashram in Adilabad has an excellent
collection of rural arts and crafts.Its founder
Guruji Ravinder Sharma is considered a live
repository of knowledge on traditional rural
technologies having made informal studies on the
subject over a long period. For more photos visit:
http://www.nirmalcity.com/adilabad_kalaashram_
art_museum_3.html
31. Shri. Raja and Smt. Radha Reddy, the most extraordinary
Kuchipudi dancers . They hail from the state of Andhra
Pradesh, Narsapur, (Nirmal, Dist: Adilabad). Raja married his
cousin Radha when she was just 5 years old and Raja was
11(child marriage).
Through their togetherness and perfect unison Raja and Radha
Reddy portray the masculine vigor and lyrical charm of the
classical pairs of Hindu mythology such as Shiva-Parvati,
Rama-Sita and Krishna-Radha thus identifying themselves with
the twin concept of Purusha and Prakriti, the male-female
principle in Indian philosophy.
In precise postures and refined patterns the duo re-enlivens the
magnificent sculptures chiseled in the ancient temples of India.
Both gifted with a svelte figures, a pretty and sensitive faces,
flawless footwork and scintillating grace have enthralled the
audience all over the world.
32. Swathi is daughter of a head constable in
Adilabad. Ghanta Swathi, the first person
from Adilabad town to acquire a commercial
pilot licence and is in the Aviator Flying Inc.
of the United States as an instructor and
charter pilot.
She says, “With the all important support of
my family, I could give wings to my
desire.” Swathi is the eldest among the four
children of head constable (traffic) Murali.
She graduated from a college in Adilabad
before joining the AP Aviation Academy in
Hyderabad in 2006 for a brief period. “After
only about 10 hours of flying, I enrolled with
the Aviator and flew 200 hours before
getting my licence. I trained in Dallas in USA
and Cebu in Philippines,” explains Swathi.
Swathi feels sorry for all those talented
youngsters who cannot achieve their goals
simply due to lack of proper information and
guidance. “I will help all such persons in
terms of guidance,” she says.
33.
34. Godavari river on the Karimnagar-
Adilabad border with the NTPC's
Ramagundam Thermal Power Plant in
the background.
Sri Gnana Saraswathi temple at Basara on the banks of river Godavari
35.
36. THE MAJESTIC GODAVARI RIVER WITH HAVELOCK BRIDGE IN THE
BACKGROUND Original uploader OF THIS FILM was Hariya1234 at
en.wikipedia
Godavari river arises only 80 kilometres from the Arabian Sea, it flows 1,465 km to
empty into the Bay of Bengal. Just above Rajamundry, there is a dam that provides
water for irrigation. Below Rajahmundry, the river divides into two streams that widen
into a large river delta which has an extensive navigable irrigation-canal system,
Dowleswaram Barrage that links the region to the Krishna River delta to the southwest.
37. The Godavari River has a drainage area of 312,812 km² that includes
more than one state which is nearly one-tenth of India and is greater than
the areas of England and Ireland put together. The Pravara, Indravati,
Wainganga, Wardha, Pench, Kanhan and Penuganga rivers, discharge an
enormous volume of water into the Godavari system. Its tributaries
include Indravati, Manjira River,Bindusara River and Sabari
River.Jindhagada Peak (1,690m) is the highest point of the Godavari
basin.
38. Penganga river
Penganga, the Maharashtra government, within whose boundary the
river flows, has the major Lower Penganga Project (LPP) coming up
across the river in Yavatmal district. Maharashtra government has
also planned four barrages downstream, three of which are close to
the Adilabad boundary and which require a green signal from
Andhra Pradesh which is a riparian party in the Penganga basin.
The proposed barrages which can be of use to the beleaguered cotton
farmers in Adilabad's Tamsi, Jainad and Bela mandals are as
aqueduct cum barrage at Gubdi in Tamsi mandal, a barrage each at
Hathighat and Pimprad, about 3 km. from the inter-State border in
Bela mandal. These barrages will go a long way not only in
controlling flood waters in Penganga but improving the irrigation
potential in the area, according to irrigation experts. As per an
agreement in principle between the two neighbouring States to
improve irrigation potential in the Penganga basin, Maharashtra
Government now wants AP either to acquire a share in these works
or simply give the go ahead for construction.
39. River Pranahita is a tributary of
River Godavari. It joins River
Godavari near Kaleshwaram in
Karimnagar district.
River Pranahita is a combination
of two rivers.
River Pranahita flows near a place
called Arjunagutta
40. KADAM RIVER provides two excellent waterfalls in Andra
Kuntala Waterfall got its name after Shakuntala, the beloved wife of
King Dushyanth; the pair fell in love with each other and were mesmerized by
the scenic beauty of the surroundings. It is located on Kadem river in
Neredigonda mandal. It is the highest waterfall in the state of Andhra
Pradesh[ with a height of 147 feet (45 meters).
Formed by Kadam River, Kuntala falls cascades down through two steps and
can be seen as two separate adjacent falls after the peak rains
41. KADAM RIVER provides two excellent waterfalls in Andra
Pochera Waterfalls are not very high but very charming and picturesque. At a
distance of 40 Kms from Nirmal, 50 Kms from Adilabad, 257 Kms from
Hyderabad and 22 Kms from Kuntala Falls, Pochera Falls is a pretty waterfall
on Kadam River. The falls are located at a distance of 10 Kms from
Neredikonda village between Nirmal & Adilabad (a diversion is required at Both
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cross roads). The water flows through rocky bed over several steps to finally
descend into a big pool from a height of about 40 feet in 2 steps
42. Kadam dam The Kadam dam or Kadam project is
The Kadam dam or Kadam project is
being built in Adilabad District near
being built in Adilabad District near
Peddur Village of Kaddam Mandal
Peddur Village of Kaddam Mandal
over Kaddam River which is an
over Kaddam River which is an
affluent of Godavari River that is
affluent of Godavari River that is
being fed by Saraswathi Canal.
being fed by Saraswathi Canal.
The Kaddam project is integrated
The Kaddam project is integrated
with the Sriramsagar Stage-I Project
with the Sriramsagar Stage-I Project
which is a major irrigation project.
which is a major irrigation project.
Kadam River
The Project is spread across lush
The Project is spread across lush
flora and fauna that includes two
flora and fauna that includes two
small islands and canal of 126 km is
small islands and canal of 126 km is
also being laid out for irrigating the
also being laid out for irrigating the
agricultural land of about 26,325
agricultural land of about 26,325
hectares.
hectares.
43. Peddavagu River a minor tributary of the Krishna
River in which The Koilsagar reservoir is
situated. This is peddavagu river in
plains . The western stretch of this picturesque
reservoir is surrounded by high
hills.
44. Sahyadri parvat range
The Sahyadri parvat or Satnala range
traverses the district of Adilabad from the
north-west to the south-east for about 281.5
kilometers. In this range the Mahbubghat is
the highest peak.
