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The temple is home to the idols of Lord Rama, Sita and Lakshmana. (Image: Ramchander Pentuker)

Konaseema Ayodhya Rama beckons

Golla Mamidada, where the 135-yr-old Sri Kodandarama temple is situated is also known as Chinna Bhadradri.

29 July 2018 1:41 AM IST

An inside view of the Sri Suryanarayana Swamy temple in G. Mamidada village.

Suryanarayana temple has Sun God in Vishnu avatar

The temple came under the endowments department in 1991. The temple owns 16 acres of wet land for its maintenance.

29 July 2018 1:20 AM IST

The inside view of the temple. (Pics by Ramchander Pentuker)

Nagunur sits on past glory of 400 temples

Intricacy of carvings on pillars speaks a rich legacy.

22 July 2018 12:50 AM IST

Lord Chennakesava dressed in Tulasi leaves.

Hyderabad: Sri Lakshmi Chennakesava, the demon slayer, beckons

Built during Vijayanagara era, temple still in good shape.

1 July 2018 2:08 AM IST

One of the entrances of the temple. (Photos by Ramachander Pentuker)

A spiritual abode on the banks of Krishna

Anjaneya idol in the temple was found in the river.

24 Jun 2018 1:08 AM IST

Dalavai Chalapati Rao, 78-year-old veteran, winner of several awards and one among the best known leather puppet makers at Nimallakunta. (Right) An epic depicted on leather.

Tracing the roots of the dancing leather puppets

With no performances now, folks ready stock to take to exhibitions.

17 Jun 2018 2:30 AM IST

Toli Masjid, constructed in 1671-72 AD, is located near the Kulsumpura mosque and Karwan-e-Sahu, the old Qutb Shahi suburb of Karwan, on the Golconda-Hyderabad route. (Image: P. Surendra)

Hyderabad: At 350-year-old Toli Masjid, time for quiet reflection

Encroachers with political clout have usurped its land.

16 Jun 2018 1:46 AM IST

Fountain right in the front of the masjid, probably used for ablutions earlier on.

Masjid Chiran Palace, a design ahead of its time

This building has no support and the roof is suspended.

10 Jun 2018 2:07 AM IST

The open courtyard of the Musheerabad Masjid (built in the 16th Century) houses two huge symmetrical structures and right above it are steel girders. (Photo:S. Surender Reddy)

Hyderabad: The grandeur of Qutb mosque

New structures cover the Musheerabad Masjid which is in need of repairs.

3 Jun 2018 12:45 AM IST

The various facets of Lord Venkateswara temple at Gudimalkapur. The idol of Sri Venkateswara Swamy in black granite.

A unique confluence of equine art & Rajput valour

Jham Singh Venkateshwara temple is a blend of many arts in itself.

14 May 2018 12:31 AM IST

The facade of the Dargah Hazrat Shah Khamosh.

The shimmering, khamosh dargah

It is among the few structures to have incorporated classical European elements within its architecture.

6 May 2018 1:41 AM IST