Nagarkurnool is a district in the southern part of Telangana with the town of Nagarkurnool being the district headquarters. The district was carved from the Mahbubnagar district. This district is spread over an area of 6,545.00 square kilometers.
The history of the region dates back to more than 500 years. It is believed that Nagarkurnool was named after the two Kings called Nagana and Kandana, who were brothers too. According to 2011 Census of India, the district has a population of 8, 93,308. The district has three revenue divisions namely Achampet, Nagarkurnool and Kalwakurthy.
It is necessary that every person has to break the shell and start exploring new places once in a while. You don’t have to pack your bags and go off shores to enjoy a holiday and explore new places, look around and you will find many enthralling places in Telangana itself. One such amazing place you must see is the Mallela Theertham. This waterfall is a true gift of nature. Located in a valley, this exquisite place takes nestling at the Nallamala forest Range.
The waterfall runs down with all its energy, making its own path and breaking free from the heart of a dense forest. The amazing sight calls for attention, because you just can’t miss looking at heaven. The fall is directed on small Shivling, and the height of the waterfall is about 150 feet. Though the flow gets narrow in summers, the place looks beautiful throughout the year. The water that flows through the dense Nallamala forest belongs to a small stream, which later becomes one with the mighty river Krishna.
What adds the exquisiteness is that the Nallamala Forest is the largest stretch of undisturbed deciduous forest in south India. Mallela Theertham is located approximately 190 kilometers from Hyderabad on the way to the holy city of Srisailam. The location also lures adventure seekers as it serves an excellent host for River crossing, Trekking, Sliding, and Camp Fire.
Uma Maheshwaram, also known as Maheshwaram is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva in Telangana, India. It is located in picturesque Nallamala forest ranges and situated 100 kilometers away from Hyderabad on the key Hyderabad-Srisailam highway. Umamaheshwaram is also considered the northern gateway of Srisailam and as one of the jyotirlingas. This place finds mention in many Vedic scriptures and it is believed that a visit to Srisailam without visiting Umamaheshwaram is incomplete.
It is located atop a hill and covered by huge trees from all sides. The hill ranges shield the temple including the 500-metre stretch to Papanasanam. Throughout the day there is hardly any sunlight, which falls on this stretch, thereby maintaining the temperature below the normal year round. It is also called Poor Man's Ooty.
The Sri Uma Maheshwara Swamy Temple in Mahabubnagar consists of a Shivalinga, which has two colours, which is white on one side and red on the other. There is a huge tank near the temple. The history of Umamaheshwara Swamy temple dates back to 2nd century AD and it was believed to have been built during the reign of Maurya Chandragupta.
The deity in this temple is believed to have spotted in naturally formed cave. The continuous flow of water from the hillocks that falls on this beautiful temple, gives an impress as if Goddess Ganga is bestowing her purity here.
Someswara Swamy Temple is a highly revered shrine in Somasila of Nagarkurnool District. It is believed to have been built during the 7th century.Lord Shiva is the presiding deity here. Mahashivaratri and Karthika Pournami are celebrated here with much religious fervor. A major draw is the festival, which is celebrated here once in 12 years. Pushkara Snanam – a dip in the Krishna River – is considered auspicious on this occasion.
There are 15 temples, all housing Shivalingas where Shivarathri & Karthika Pournami are celebrated with much fervour. The Pushkar Snanam during the Krishna Pushkaram, which occurs once in 12 years, is auspicious. The temple was shifted from old Somasila village to higher land to protect it from being submerged in Krishna waters. With beautiful surroundings, it is also an ideal picnic spot.
Shivling, also spelt shivalinga, is the state of eternity, the symbolic idol of Lord Shiva. Lord Shiva is represented in the phallus form. The term shivling come from two words that is ‘Leen’ and ‘Gati’. ‘Leen’ means ‘dissolve’ and ‘Gati’ means ‘grow’. It means man should dissolve (Leen) in Shiva and then he should grow (Gati).
The shivling symbolizes the primeval energy of the Creator. At the end of all creation, during the great deluge, all the different aspects of God are believed to find a resting place in the shivling. The shivling is also a representation of the infinite Cosmic Column of fire, whose origins, Vishnu and Brahma were unable to trace.
Kollapur is located in Nagarkurnool District and is 180 km southwest of Hyderabad and 110 km north of Kurnool. Kollapur is famous for the temple of Madhava Swamy, which was built by the Jetprole kings during 16th century. This temple is known for its beautiful architecture. Somasila is a nearby attraction.
Source: Telangana Tourism
Last Modified : 2/12/2020