The town is located on the bank of the Pakala River, which is one of the tributaries to the river Krishna. It is well known for its historical and traditional importance. The majority of the villages and the hamlets including in the region are the habitats of scheduled tribes (STs). The tribal community is Lambadi. Thus, the majority of people of also communicate in the special tribal language, Lambadi or Banjara. This language is one among the officially recognized dialects by the Government of India. This language has no script but is sustained only on the oral spoken words. Mahabubabad comes from Manukota, and also Manukota comes from Mranukota. In Telugu “Mranu” means “Tree” and “Kota” means “Fort”. In English it will translate to “a fort made of trees”. In earlier days Manukota used to be covered with plenty of trees like a fort.
Kuravi Veerabhadra Swamy Temple
Historic Sri Veerabhadra Swamy temple is in the Kuravi mandal of the Mahabubabad district. Kuravi is unique for its culture. Lord Veera Bhadra Swami and Bhadrakali temple idols are famous in this temple. Mahasiva rathiri festival is the biggest event in Kuravi. Other festivals people celebrated in Kuravi are “Bathukamma”, “Bonalu”, etc.
Bheemuni Paadam Waterfalls
Bheemuni Paadam Waterfalls is situated in Seethanagaram Village, Gudur Mandal. At a distance of about 10 km from Gudur Bus Stand, 55 km from Warangal, 88 km from Khammam Bus Station and 200 km from Hyderabad, hidden inside a dense forest, is this picturesque waterfall known as Bheemuni Paadam (Bheema’s step). The waterfall came into limelight recently when determined tourists began making their way to it. Here, the water falls from a hillock from about 20 feet in a semi-circular enclosure. Apart from the sound of falling water, it is quiet all around, offering a pleasing sight to visitors.