Round the City of Warangal

Warangal is a district in the state of Telengana. The place carries many vestiges of ancient India and is significant for NIT Warangal, an educational institute of National repute. 

Warangal fort - This is one of the ancient forts in South India and is also one of the popular tourist attractions in Warangal. It was built in the 13th century during the Kakatiya dynasty and only the remnants of the structure exist. Archeologists say an earlier brick-walled structure was replaced with stone by Ganapatideva, a ruler of kakatiya dynasty. 

 

The Thousand Pillar Temple - This is one of the very old temples of South India that was built by the Kakatiyas. It stands out to be a masterpiece and achieved major heights in terms of architectural skills by the ancient Kakathiya Vishwakarma sthapathis. It is believed that the Thousand Pillar Temple was built by King Rudra Deva in 1163 AD. The Thousand Pillar Temple is a specimen of the Kakatiyan style of architecture of the 12th century.

Bhadrakali temple - This is one of the oldest temples of Godess Bhadrakali in South India and is located against a picturesque setting on the banks of the Bhadrakali Lake.

Diocese of Warangal - Not only Hindu-worship, the Christian community is also noticeable by the significant number of churches. The Diocese of Warangal was detached from the ecclesiastical territory of Hyderabad and was created by the Apostolic Constitution of Pius XII on Dec. 22, 1952. Bishop Alphonsus Beretta, PIME, was appointed the first bishop of Warangal, transferring him from  Hyderabad. Now the Warangal Diocese is left with the civil districts of Warangal and Karimnagar.  

Time of visit: November, 2012