St. Joseph's Church, Adilabad

St. Joseph's Church is one of the popular churches in Telangana. The temple is visited from different parts of India during the Christmas festival.

St Joseph’s church is also a very popular tourist destination and people of all religions throng to the church especially on Sundays during the time of Mass. Inside the church prevails a peaceful and meditative atmosphere that makes you feel truly at one with God. A lot many people have confessed to feeling divine intervention to their problems when they come to pray at the church. Outside the church are sprawling green gardens that add an ethereal quality to the atmosphere in the church. You can find many people sitting in the lawns and meditating or reading the Bible. Many tourists also like to spend some quality time at the church despite their hectic schedule because of the tranquility that prevails in the church.

Jainath Temple, Adilabad

Jainath Temple is situated in Jainath, 21 kms from Adilabad town, also known as the “City of Cotton”. Adilabad town is also the District Headquarters of the district of Adilabad. Jainath is 341 kms. from Hyderabad, which has the airport. The roads leading to the temple are well constructed except for a dip in the road wheJainath Temple -  Adilabad Districtre water floods the road during the monsoons on the diversion at the Adilabad – Nagpur Highway to the temple.

The entrance to the temple precincts is marked by a wide, painted arch which has been built not many years ago. There is a “dwajastambh”, a tall iron pillar inlaid with gold plated layers right in front of the temple.  There are about 16 steps leading to the Central Hall. The deity is in the hall within the temple and wide stones are laid leading to the sanctum sanctorum. The sanctum area is clean and cool and has four stone pillars with intricate engravings on them. There are other idols in the temple and one is that of reclining Mahavishnu which has got very intricate figures of the devaganas and sages.

The presiding deity in the temple is Lord Laksmi Narayana Swamy made of stone and more than life like and the temple architecture is more of Jain style. The town has been named Jainath because of this. The most auspicious month when festivals are conducted in the temple is during October – November. It is believed that in by-gone years the rays of the sun would touch the feet of Lord Lakshmi Narayana Swamy. Such was the kind of engineering feat that the civilization had during those days.

A prakrit stone with 20 slokas (verses) on it states that the temple had been built by the Chola Dynasty. These verses contain the importance of the temple and details of the architecture. The Cholas patronized the village. The decline of the dynasty and for various other reasons, temples around the premises have been languishing as no funds have been allotted for restoring those structures and the sculptures within.

The exterior of the temple is an exhibition in art itself. There are figurines that display the kind of dresses and mannerisms that have been in use. There is a figure of a maid who poses with a mirror held in her hand. The sandals that she wears are comparable to the kind of utility footwear being used in the present days. The hair has been made up, another display of the care they had on the physical hygiene in those days. On another face is the display on the churning of the nectar of Gods by Asuras on one side and the Devas on the other. These pictures are even clear now and the sculptures and carvings have withstood the ravages of time. A chariot is housed in the shed behind the temple which is taken out during the festivals. Apart from the temple structures being made out of slabs of granite, the other structures and the walls surrounding the temple have been made out of slate.

There are trees within the compound and idols that characterize various Gods have been erected near these trees. The Navagriha idols representing the nine planets are placed on a raised slab near one such banyan tree. Beyond the temple is a big Shiva linga near the banyan tree with intricate carvings.

On the way to the temple, there are old houses that create a feeling of living in the past. The winding paths and dusty roads are yet another off the world experience. Sunset brings the villagers of all ages irrespective of sex, and cattle to the raised platform where a cool breeze rustles the leaves and it is now time for relieving the mind from the myriad problems otherwise.

Kadile Papahareshwar Temple, Adilabad

Kadile Papahareshwar Temple is Located around 6kms from Dilawarpur village near Nirmal town of Adilabad district in Telangana state. Nirmal town is famous for its beautiful unique art and handcrafts. This town is not only famous for its crafts and paintings, but also for its rich culture and religious pilgrimage with great mythological importance.

One such great religious temple is the “Kadile Papahareshwar Temple” of Lord Papahareshwara Swami, which is one of the forms of lord Shiva. This temple has a very serene and pious environment. The temple got its name as “Kadile Papahareshwar Temple”, as it is believed that the idol of lord Papahareshwar slightly swings, hence ‘Kadile’ and the name ‘Papahareshwara’ is because the God is said to wipe off all sins.

This temple has a prominent fascinating story, according to the mythology the great legend Parushuram who is believed to be one of the incarnation of God Vishnu, performed penance as a repentance of his sins. Parashurama surrendered himself to Lord Papahareshwar after slaughtering his mother’s head in order to get rid of his sins and attain salvation.This temple has a basic look as any other common temple, it has no much architectural importance. It has small Gopuram and a Dwajasthambam installed in front of the Sanctum Sanctorum. The Garbha Gudi has a Shiva Lingam shrine .

The slightly to be swinging idol of lord Papahareshwara sounds amazing and attracts many people to experience it, not only this, but also this sacred place has the belief of one getting rid of their sins by the blessings of lord Shiva. one has to visit the “Kadile Papahareshwar Temple” that offers great importance and immense tranquillity.

Kadile Papahareshwar Temple is Located around 6kms from Dilawarpur village near Nirmal town of Adilabad district in Telangana state. Nirmal town is famous for its beautiful unique art and handcrafts. This town is not only famous for its crafts and paintings, but also for its rich culture and religious pilgrimage with great mythological importance.

One such great religious temple is the “Kadile Papahareshwar Temple” of Lord Papahareshwara Swami, which is one of the forms of lord Shiva. This temple has a very serene and pious environment. The temple got its name as “Kadile Papahareshwar Temple”, as it is believed that the idol of lord Papahareshwar slightly swings, hence ‘Kadile’ and the name ‘Papahareshwara’ is because the God is said to wipe off all sins.

This temple has a prominent fascinating story, according to the mythology the great legend Parushuram who is believed to be one of the incarnation of God Vishnu, performed penance as a repentance of his sins. Parashurama surrendered himself to Lord Papahareshwar after slaughtering his mother’s head in order to get rid of his sins and attain salvation.

This temple has a basic look as any other common temple, it has no much architectural importance. It has small Gopuram and a Dwajasthambam installed in front of the Sanctum Sanctorum. The Garbha Gudi has a Shiva Lingam shrine .

The slightly to be swinging idol of lord Papahareshwara sounds amazing and attracts many people to experience it, not only this, but also this sacred place has the belief of one getting rid of their sins by the blessings of lord Shiva. one has to visit the “Kadile Papahareshwar Temple” that offers great importance and immense tranquillity.

Kala Ashram, Adilabad

Situated on the silent and serene Tantoli Road, Adilabad, Andhra Pradesh, India, Kala Ashram is one of the most unassuming yet very happening places. Kala Ashram founded in 1979 by Shri Ravindra Sharma fondly known as ‘Guruji’ is a melting pot of culture, heritage, india’s rural social-economics, art, science and anything that is associated with India and the way of life that was naturally led by people here.
The Kala Ashram has been founded on the four principles or four pillars of life on this land of Sanatan Dhrama of Bharat that is Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha (Principles of Life, Economics, Asthetics and Liberation). Here research is being continuously being done to understand and implement the way of life led by people in India vis-a-vis economics, philosophy, culture, heritage and science.
The Indian village was a self reliant unit where every individual was living prosperously. The effort here is to understand how the people in the villages used to lead a life of self reliance and honour. The secret according to Shri Ravindra Sharma lies in the 49 Hindu Samskaras (Sacraments). These unique processes which were part of life played a very key role in the way of life.

Kalwa Narsimha Swamy Temple, Adilabad

The Kalwa Narsimha Swamy Temple is located in the city of Koneru, 11 km from Nirmal. En Route to Basar Saraswati Temple, devotees often stop by this temple to offer their prayers.Narsimha, variously known as Narasingh, Narsingh, Narasimha Swamy and Narasingha, is an incarnation of Lord Vishnu and is revered as the Great Protector by devotees all over the country. Several temples in India are dedicated to the worship of Narsimha Swamy. In the Telangana region myriad temples are scattered all over the place that houses Narsimha Swamy in various forms. The Kalwa Narsimha Swamy Temple in Adilabad District is one such temple.

The temple is a preferred destination for devotees who come to offer their prayers and seek the lord’s blessings of Kalwa Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy. The temple authorities organize ‘Vana Bhojanam’ as part of their rituals. In this, devotees are served meals which they savor seated beneath trees. This is a popular ritual and witnesses huge crowds of devotees who throng to the temple to participate in this ritual. Moreover, the fervour and the excitement of the people turn this event into something similar to a family picnic.

Kalwa Narasimha Swamy Temple

Naaraimsha Swamy Shrine at Kalwa Narasimha Swamy Temple – Image Source: nirmalcity.com
The Kalwa Narsimha Swamy Temple displays the main deity as seated in a yogic posture flanked by his consort Goddess Lakshmi. This is a rare form as most temples usually house the more furious form of Narsimha. The temple premises also house the Ratham or the holy chariot. On special occasions the Ratham is decorated and carries the idols of gods and goddesses. Devotees who gather at the temple on these occasions offer their prayers to these idols.
The area around the Kalwa Narsimha Swamy temple is made congenial for tourists. The Children’s Park located close to the temple deserves special mention in this regard. The park is replete with swings, slides and other amenities desired by children. It is well-maintained, safe and ideal for children to have a good time. Kalwa Narasimha Swamy Temple is a major tourist attracts of Adilabad Tourism of Telangana state.

Distance:
– Hyderabad to Kalwa Narasimha Swamy Temple is 230 Kms
– Distance from Nirmal is 11 Kms
– Distance from Adilabad is 87 Kms
– Distance from Karimnagar is 150 Kms

How to reach:
– The Kalwa Narsimha Swamy Temple is located at a distance of 11 km from Nirmal and 88 km from Adilabad. As a result the temple is accessible from Nirmal as well as from Adilabad.
– Buses ply from all locations and are usually the preferred mode of local transport.
– Buses are available from Hyderabad to Nirmal. Moreover, Adilabad is also well connected to all major cities and towns of Telangana.
– Tourists can also avail trains or even flights till Hyderabad or other nearby cities in order to reach Adilabad.

Nearby by Tourist Attractions:

– Jainath Temple

– Kadile Papahareshwar Temple

Basar Saraswati Temple, Adilabad

– Nirmal Toys

Kuntala Waterfall

Pochera Waterfalls

The Kadam Dam

Kalwa Narasimha Swamy Temple Timings: 5:00 AM to 11:30 AM and 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Nearest Airport: The closest airports are at Nagpur and Hyderabad.

Nearest Railway Station: Adilabad Junction is the closest railway station. Also Nanded railway station located at a distance of 108 km is a major station.

Useful Contact Numbers:

– Adilabad Tourism Officer : 9440816087
– State Tourism Department: 040-23450444
– State Tourism Department Toll free Number: 1800-42-545454

Gudem Gutta Sri SatyaNarayana Swamy Temple, Adilabad

The Adilabad district has many historical religious pilgrimages. These ancient temples have many fascinating stories of its existence and brings up the faith in devotees who visit these temples and this is the reason were many pilgrims are attracted and encouraged by to visit these holy places often on the regular basis in general to do some rituals which are followed from years ago. One such religious temple in Adilabad district is The Gudem Satyanarayana Swamy Temple.

The Gudem Satyanarayana Swamy Temple is located in the Gudem Gutta, it is the hillocks in Gudem village of Adilabad district. The devotees climb up steps to reach the Sri Satyanarayana Swamy Temple.

Gudem village is situated on the banks of river Godavari bordering Karimnagar and Adilabad districts. It is located about 61kms from Karimnagar, 3Kms from Rayapatnam, 7Kms from Luxettipet, 32Kms from Mancherial.

Gudem Sri Satyanarayana Swamy temple is popularly known as ‘Annavaram of Telangana region’. The temple from the beginning has acquired such prominence as the temple upholds the regular poojas and other rituals conducted same as the Annavaram Devasthanam, which is one of the most ancient temple and most famous religious shrines of India.

The People who cannot go to the Annavaram Temple, come to Gudem Satyanarayana Swamy temple to do Sri Sathyanarayana Swami vratham and other rituals at the temple.

Many people come to Gudem Temple specially during the Karthik Masam that is during the month of October and November. During these auspicious days the devotees take holy dip in the Godavari River and go to the temple to do Sri Sathyanarayana Swami vratham and rituals at the temple. Not only on this particular month, but also on every full moon day of each month, many numbers of pilgrims come to participate in the vrathams.

The Gudem Gutta also comprises the Lord Ayyappa Abhinava Shabarimala temple. This temple has equal importance to The Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple in Kerala. Devotees who cannot travel all the way from Telangana to Kerala come to this temple and offer their prayers and get blessings from Lord Ayyappa Swamy at Gudem.

On the other side of the River Godavari, The Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple is situated in Dharmapuri of Karimnagar district. Both the Sri Satyanarayan Swamy Temple and the Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple are located on either side of the Godavari river. These two temples are connected to each other with a low-level bridge in Rayapatnam located at a distance of three km from Gudem. In general, people from different place and from Karimnagar district come to visit these two holy places on either sides of the Godavari river to worship and offer their prayers.

Kuntala Waterfall, Adilabad

Not many people knew about these waterfalls about a decade back. Thanks to some adventure enthusiasts, who have traveled to these falls and have kept all the information online, the Kuntala waterfalls have now become one of the most popular tourist destinations in Telangana.

In 2004, the state forest department started developing the location by involving a local Vana Samrakshana Samithi (VSS).

Kuntala Waterfall is waterfall located in Kuntala, Adilabad district, Telangana. It is located on Kadem river in Neredigonda mandal. It is the highest waterfall in the state of Telangana with a height of 147 feet (45 meters).

According to the popular and prevalent local belief Kuntala Waterfall got its name after Shakuntala, the beloved wife of King Dushyanth; the pair fell in love with each other and were mesmerized by the scenic beauty of the surroundings. The locals also believe that Shakuntala used to bathe by the waterfall.

Formed by Kadam River, Kuntala falls cascades down through two steps and can be seen as two separate adjacent falls after the peak rains. It is one of the famous one day outings from Hyderabad. There is a motorable road till the entry point of falls from where steps are available to reach bottom of falls. The falls is about 10 minutes (one way) walk from the entry point.

Monsoons and post-monsoons are the best seasons to visit Kuntala Falls. It is dangerous to get into water at the bottom when the water flow is high due to sharp rocks and twists.

Public transport is available till Neredikonda from where private vehicles can be hired. Nirmal & Adilabad are base stations. Apart from Kuntala waterfalls there are numerous waterfalls like Gayatri Waterfalls Pochera Falls savutula gundam, pethe matta falls, cheekati gundam and kanakai falls nearby this place. For more information and Maps see references below.

Nearest Airport: Hyderabad : Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (280 km) Nearest Railway Station: Adilabad Railway Station (57 km)

How to reach:

The best way to reach Kuntala Waterfalls from Hyderabad is via National Highway No 7  (now NH44). It is around 270 km from Hyderabad and takes about 3 Hours 45 Minutes. The road is in excellent condition, except the last stretch of about 10 Km village road from Neredigonda to Kuntala.
Once you reach Neredigonda on National Highway No 7, you need to take a right turn, to reach the falls.
Enroute, you can halt at Nirmal town, which has decent hotels and restaurants. Note that the highway has a by-pass road for Nirmal town. Kuntala is about 45 Kms from Nirmal town.

Kortikal Waterfalls, Near Nirmal, Adilabad, Telangana, India