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Kolanupaka:
Kolanupaka 75 kms from Hyderabad and 75 kms from Warangal
is famous for the 2000 years - old Jain Mahavir Temple. A five feet
jade idol of Lord Mahavira is an added attraction. The Jain temple
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architecturally brilliant and endowed with beautifully carved
statues of Tirthankaras. The state Archaeological Department runs a
museum in the Someswara temple complex with a wide range of exhibits
relating to temple architecture.
Pembarti:
The Kakatiyas extensively used sheet metal art to decorate chariots
and temples. with the fall of the Kakatiyas empire the art had a
slow death. But it was revived during the reign of the Nizams of
Hyderabad. Pembarti, located 60 Km from Warangal, is famous for the
sheet metal art. For the lovers of arts and crafts the town is worth
a visit.
Eturungaram:
About 80 Kms from Warangal, the
Eturungaram Sanctuary along the banks of River Godavari, is home to
the Spotted Deer, Blackbuck, Neelghai, Sloth Bear, Panther and
Tiger. The sylvan environs of the sanctuary, with forests
interspered with low hills, offer a nice holiday Cottages maintained
by the department of Forests at Eturunagaram and nearby tadavi
provide comfortable accommodation. The best season to visit
Eturunagram is between October and May.
Cheriyal:
Cheriyal village in Warangal district is home to the famous Cheriyal
scroll paintings. The paintings in earth colors, depicting
mythological stories, find great popularity as wall decorations.
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