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One of the deepa stambhas which is a distinct Marathwada influence. The two deepa stambhas have been kept in their original condition.

Markandeya used to time travel at Anantagiri Hills

A dip in the Pushkarni is like bathing in the Holy Ganga.

25 Nov 2018 1:07 AM IST

The temple was built by Rajalingam Datrika, a jagirdar of yesteryears, who donated land to many persons.

Shiva lingam that Ram worshipped

Turn left to see the gopuram of the Sri Ramalingeshwaraswami Devalayam on a hillock.

18 Nov 2018 3:45 AM IST

The wall with gaping holes on the road near Kacheguda station that was used by women to board trains now stands in shambles. DEEPAK DESHPANDE

Hyderabad: Wall near Kacheguda is testimony of a bygone era

The purdah wall was built for women to embark and disembark from coaches.

28 Oct 2018 1:24 AM IST

Once you climb the steps, you come face to face with this huge red-grilled door. (Photo: Ramchander Pentukar)

Lord Balaji on hillock can also get you visa

70-yr-old temple is situated on the Wanaparthy road

21 Oct 2018 1:44 AM IST

The one-of-its-kind Saralasagar dam located 150km from Hyderabad at Kothapeta. (Photos: Ramchander Pentuker)

Hyderabad: A dam with unique Siphon Technology

Saralasagar holds its own against nature 60 yrs down the line.

15 Oct 2018 12:20 AM IST

The temple is a protected monument and next to it is the samadhi for the builder (Photo: Ramachander Pentuker)

A pretty Shiva temple by the Meenambaram river

Some signs show that it might be an ancient Jaina temple.

30 Sept 2018 12:52 AM IST

Saravanan at the shop.

Mylapore Ganapathy's Uthukuli butter a big hit with customers

The train travels daily from Erode to Chennai central station.

23 Sept 2018 1:41 AM IST

Paigah Tombs, at Phisalbanda, near Santoshnagar, are made out of lime and mortar with beautiful inlaid marble carvings. When lit up, the tombs get an ethereal look.

Hyderabad: Where nobility meets spirituality

Some writers have traced the lineage of Baba Farid back to the second Caliph.

23 Sept 2018 12:56 AM IST

The crystal Shiva Linga and the granite Nandi near the Koneru.

An abode of Rama, Shiva

Worshippers get to pray both the gods in the same premises.

16 Sept 2018 12:23 AM IST

The Hazrat Syed Shah Nooruddin Qumais Al-Qadri dargah in Nampally. (Image: Deepak Deshpande)

Hyderabad: Oasis of peace in the crowd

The dargah also houses the grave of the VIIth Nizam's granddaughter.

2 Sept 2018 1:12 AM IST

Statues of cow and elephant inside the Udasin Math

Udasin Math loses its majestic looks, not its importance

Travellers here were delighted to find the management's excellent work under Baba Purandasji Maharaja.

26 Aug 2018 1:32 AM IST

The Neelakanteshwara Temple and the temple koneru.

An alluring temple of trimurtis of the Trimurthis

Sri Neelakanteshwara Temple in Nizamabad is also famous for its architecture.

6 Aug 2018 2:47 AM IST