A rural set-up which gives you an experience of exploring an ethnic Indian village, well, Shilparamam gives you a feel of authentic village nativity in the busy capital city of Hyderabad. A must-see place when in Hyderabad, Shilparamam is an arts and crafts exhibition hub, in the form of a village set up located in Madhapur, Hyderabad. The objective behind the establishment of the village was to create an environment of a village for visitors and provide the traditional artisans a venue to exhibit their art.
Telangana is home to many renowned spiritual and mythological destinations and one such rural hamlet where the great Hindu epic of Ramayana can be traced is Parnasala. Parnasala is a small village located close to the holy town of Bhadrachalam in the state of Telangana. It is now part of the newly carved Bhadradri-Kothagudem district. According to the legend, Lord Rama had spent some part of his fourteen years of exile at this place.
Telangana is a land where many religions have flourished since ages, and one of them is Jainism. If you wish to explore the splendor of Jain heritage, then do not miss visiting the Mahavira Temple. Located close to Aler town, the two thousand year old temple houses three idols of gods, namely Lord Rishabhanatha, Lord Neminatha, and Lord Mahavira.
The main objective of celebrating Bathukamma in a grand manner is to revive the Telangana identity and hand it over to the future generations. Telangana state has a rich history of over 1,000 years and all efforts are being made on revive its past glory driven by need for a strong cultural and linguistic identity.
Technology has drastically transformed the way in which we live, perceive and also explore interesting aspects. The advent of mobile apps have brought a complete new way of using technology to understand what we need. Telangana state which has been at the forefront of the Information Technology sector in India, has become a pioneer in the use of apps, in the government sector.
Technology has drastically transformed the way in which we live, perceive and also explore interesting aspects. The advent of mobile apps have brought a complete new way of using technology to understand what we need. Telangana state which has been at the forefront of the Information Technology sector in India, has become a pioneer in the use of apps, in the government sector.
Bathukamma is described as a colourful and vibrant festival of Telangana. Bathukamma festival is celebrated by women, with flowers that grow exclusively in each region. This festival is considered a symbol of Telangana’s cultural identity.The festival comes during the end of monsoon, before the onset of winter.
Telangana is known for its exquisite traditions and culture, related to local folklore and festivals. One such moment of celebration which happens every year, culminating in Dasara is Bathukamma. It can be described truly as a colourful floral festival, celebrated by women of the state, with flowers growing widely in the region.
According to Hindu religious scholars and pundits, once upon a time there was a King named Dharmangada who belonged to the Chola Dynasty. This particular king largely ruled over South India. His wife gave birth to a girl child after many years of rituals and prayer. She was named as Princess Lakshmi.During her childhood, it is said that Lakshmi survived many unforeseen incidents in life. Later the parents named their daughter as Bathukamma. According to Telugu language, Bathuku means life and Amma means mother.
Bathukamma comes during the latter half of monsoon, before the onset of winter. The monsoon rains usually brings plenty of water into the fresh water ponds of Telangana and it is also the time when wild flowers bloom in various vibrant colors all across the plains of the region. The most abundant of these are the ‘gunukapoolu’ and ‘tangedupoolu’. There are other flowers too like the banti, chemanti, nandi-vardhanam etc. Bathukamma is celebrated by the women folk of Telangana, heralding the beauty of nature in vibrant colors of multitudinous flowers.
A one-of-its-kind floral festival, the app represents a completely new way of connecting the exquisite traditions of Telangana through latest technology.The app can be downloaded on play store easily followed by hassle-free navigation and operation. It showcases the various aspects of the festival of Bathukamma in an easy-to-understand format.
Telangana state has a wide range of wonderful destinations that never ceases to amaze you. Have you ever visited a Jail Museum that offers a sneak peek into how jails were functioning more than 200 years ago? Well, here’s a completely new experience that awaits you in Sangareddy, the District Headquarters of the newly formed district of Sangareddy in Telangana State.
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Telangana Tourism organizes an exciting and fun filled trip called Konaseema Tour, which takes tourists to some of the best and amazing tourist spots in Andhra Pradesh, particularly the verdant Godavari districts. It is a three-day package tour, inclusive of A/C accommodation, A/C transport and food.
A rejuvenating way for experiencing a pleasurable journey, organized by Telangana Tourism, Basara tour is sacred trip, which covers spectacular temples like Dichpally Ramalayam, Laxminarasimha Swamy Temple, Raghunathalayam, Kalabairava Temple in Nizamabad district and Basara Saraswathi Temple in Adilabad district.
Telangana Tourism organizes a 3-day fulfilling trip to Shirdi in Maharashtra, the abode of one of the most revered saints in the last century, Sri Sai Baba of Shirdi. Popularly called the 'Child of God', Sai Baba had preached tolerance towards people of all religions and propagated the message of universal brotherhood.
A wonderful way to explore the Royal Splendor of Hyderabad, Telangana Tourism operates the Nizam Palaces Package tour, which is a one-of-its-kind delightful experience for those who intend to visit the landmark palaces bearing the imprint of Hyderabad’s Royal Dynasty and one of the world’s richest empires, the Nizams of Hyderabad.