The name Sircilla is derived from sirishala (meaning centre of wealth). It is a town and the district headquarters of Rajanna Sircilla district in the Indian state of Telangana. It is located on the banks of Maneru River. It is popularly known as Textile town due to the presence of large number of power looms, textile processing and dyeing units.
Rajanna Sircilla is carved out of erstwhile Karimnagar district and is surrounded by Karimnagar, Kamareddy and Siddipet Districts. Bathukamma, a part of Dasara Festivities is unique and symbolizes the existence of this region in Telangana. This colourful festival has historic, ecological, societal and religious significance. Women clad in glittering costumes and jewellery carry beautifully stacked Bathukammas with flowers like Tangedu, Gunugu, Chamanti, and others.
Singa Samudram Cheruvu
Singa Samudram Cheruvu in Rajanna Sircilla district is one of the rare such tanks in Telangana. Visitors arrive in large numbers to see the natural beauty. The tank is situated in Ghambiraopet mandal and is located about 23 km from Sircilla town. The tank was first constructed in the Kakatiya era.
Vemulawada
Vemulawada is home to one of the famous temples devoted to Lord Shiva in the state of Telangana. Popularly called as Dakshina Kasi, the devotees at this temple worship the presiding deity, Sri Raja Rajeshwara Swamy. The temple complex is also home to Sri Raja Rajeshwari Devi temple and also a holy idol of Sri Laxmi Sahitha Sidhi Vinayaka. The main presiding deity here is also fondly called as Rajanna. The temple is thronged by thousands of devotees during festivals especially Shivarathri and other auspicious occasions. Rock cut inscriptions found in and around Vemulawada Temple establish the historical importance of this place which was the capital of the Vemulawada Chalukyas from 750 AD to 973AD.
Nampally
Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple situated at Nampally Gutta near Vemulawada is another noted holy shrine that attracts many devotees.