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The entrance to the Gadikota Fort in Maheshwaram.

Temple, fort that talk of Telangana culture

A dip in Maheshwaram temple pushkarni is considered very auspicious; Gadikota revels in glorious past.

10 March 2019 1:00 AM IST

The picturesque view from the top of the mountain.

Hyderabad: An escape to the top of Khilla Ghanpur

The 13th century fort with breathtaking view lies in a shambles.

17 Feb 2019 3:31 AM IST

The Mian Mishq Mahal at Attapur lies in severe neglect as the surrounding vegetation takes over its walls.

Hyderabad: By the Musi, a general's palace quietly crumbles

Ruins speak of beauty of Mian Mishq Mahal in its heyday.

4 Nov 2018 2:56 AM IST

On the right of the main masjid is the tomb of Mian Mishk, which is well kept. An inscription on Mian Mishks tomb mentions that he was secretary to the king, holding charge of the royal key and of the Carnatic troops.

Hyderabad: Mian Mishk Masjid left to decay by caretakers

The masjid stands in one corner of a huge quadrangle which is dirty and smelly with leaking water.

20 May 2018 2:22 AM IST

There is a picnic ambience here, with numerous trees. Three stands sell kumkum, colourful glass bangles still wrapped in their plastic covers, and colourful red and yellow strings to be tied on the wrist with the blessings of Lord Anjaneya.

Hyderabad: Here wishes are fulfilled

You have to pray intensely for 48 days, do 108 perambulations at the temple.

4 March 2018 12:24 AM IST

Rambagh temple at Attapur.

Rambagh temple, a hidden gem in the Hyderabad

It is said, Sikander Jah Nizam III attended the idol installation ceremony.

5 Nov 2017 2:02 AM IST

The colourful Rajasthani work at the entrance of the sanctum sanctorum of Sitarambagh temple. (Photo: P. Surendra)

Hyderabad: The open secret' temple

Most know of 184-year-old Rama temple redolent with history but few have visited it.

10 Sept 2017 2:55 AM IST