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Pangal : Located 3 Kms from Nalgonda - The Pachchala Someswara and Chaya Someswara temples, built in the 11th 12th centuries are situated here. The former has excellent inscriptions on the pillars and walls, depicting stories from the Ramayana and Mahabharata. Erotic images on the walls are similar to the ones found in Khajuraho. Beautiful architecture is also the hallmark of Chaya Someswara temple besides an unexplained phenomenon of shadow of a pillar visible behind the Shivalinga, origin of which is a mystery. This shadow can be seen during the day, throughout the year.

Pillalamarri : Located 5 Kms from Suryapet. This village is well known for a number of beautiful ancient temples built by Kakatiyas adorned with frescoes, inscriptions & exquisitely carved stone pillars. The shrine of Lord Chennakesva Swamy is most worshipped and annual celebrations are held during February-March which attracts a large number of devotees.

Ramagiri : Located 15 Kms from Nagarakal & 30 Kms from Suryapet. This is the site of the Sri Seeta Ramachandra Swamy Devasthanam, which was shifted here about 200 years ago from Malbouli. Over the years, an idol of Andalamma (Godadevi) has been installed in the same premises. Presently, Andalu Kalayanam is celebrated on a grand scale.

Pangal : Located 3 Kms from Nalgonda - The Pachchala Someswara and Chaya Someswara temples, built in the 11th 12th centuries are situated here. The former has excellent inscriptions on the pillars and walls, depicting stories from the Ramayana and Mahabharata. Erotic images on the walls are similar to the ones found in Khajuraho. Beautiful architecture is also the hallmark of Chaya Someswara temple besides an unexplained phenomenon of shadow of a pillar visible behind the Shivalinga, origin of which is a mystery. This shadow can be seen during the day, throughout the year.

Pillalamarri : Located 5 Kms from Suryapet. This village is well known for a number of beautiful ancient temples built by Kakatiyas adorned with frescoes, inscriptions & exquisitely carved stone pillars. The shrine of Lord Chennakesva Swamy is most worshipped and annual celebrations are held during February-March which attracts a large number of devotees.