Jain Thirthankara sculptures that were found in the excavations near the town revealed the existence of Jainism in the Megalithic age. Jangaon was the second capital region of the Kalyani Chalukyas in the 11th century. After the demise of the Nayaks 50-years rule, this region came under the Kakatiya dynasty from 1195 to 1323, before transferring to the Khalji dynasty of Delhi Sultanate under Ala-ud-din Khilji rule. The region was part of the Bahmani Sultanate and then the Sultanate of Golconda Qutb Shahi dynasty in 1512. The Mughal emperor Aurangzeb conquered Golconda in 1687 and it remained part of the Mughal empire followed by the Asaf Jahi Dynasty.
In Jangaon District Pembarthi is village famous for its metal handicrafts and brass works. Lots of people are skilled in the making of statues, awards and presentations. All festivals of Hindus including Holi, Diwali, Dussera, Raksha Bandhan, Ram Navami, Vinayak Chavithi, Sankranthi, Ugadi etc, and all festivals of Muslims including Ramadan, Eid-Ul-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, Milad Un Nabi, Moharram etc., are celebrated with full enthusiasm among the people. Apart from these Bonalu Festival, Bathukamma Festival, Kakatiya Festival, Shakambari Festival and Sammakka-Sarakka Jatra are some of the special festivals of the region celebrated here.
Palakurthi Someshwara Temple
Many places in ancient India were lush greenery, rivers and hills with a wealth of natural beauty. Such magnificent places have developed in so many ways, and have seen the highest level of patronage of many kings, which have declined in popularity over time. One of them is the ruler of Jangaon district. It is said that the Rishis practiced penance here about 1300 years ago. Another story is that Someshwara was revealed here on the wish of the Sapta rushi’s. At the bottom of the hill is the tomb of famous poet ruler Someshwar. This is his birthplace. His poems are titled Dashama Purana and the history of scholars.
Jeedikal Temple
Sri Ramachandra Swamy Devasthanam is a famous hindu shrine located in Jeedikal village, near Jangaon. According to a local lore, the temple’s existence dates back to ‘Tretayuga’ as it was here that Lord Rama, while in exile, is said to have shot rakshasa Maricha with an arrow, who comes in the guise of a golden deer. The Sri Rama’s Paduka’s or the spot at which the golden deer met its death, locally famous as “Lady Banda”.