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Buddha Statue of Hyderabad

Buddha Statue of Hyderabad

Last Updated: November 02, 2026
The Buddha statue on its island platform in Hussain Sagar, Hyderabad. Photo: By Bobinsaji, Wikimedia The Buddha Statue of Hyderabad is a monumental 58-foot (approximately 18-metre) monolith of white granite standing on a platform known as the Rock of Gibraltar in the middle of Hussain Sagar Lake , between Hyderabad and Secunderabad in Telangana, India . The Government of India’s India Cine Hub describes it as the world’s tallest mono…
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Kusumanchi Temples

Kusumanchi Temples

Last Updated: October 31, 2026
Kusumanchi – Sri Ganapeshwaralayam and Mukkanteswaralayam are two historic Shiva temples located in Kusumanchi town, Khammam district, Telangana . The temples are associated with the Kakatiya period and are notable for their distinctive stone architecture, sculptural details and massive Shivalingam. Historical accounts associate Kusumanchi with the name Krupamani. Sri Ganapeshwaralayam houses a Shivalingam measuring approximately 3 metres in heig…
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Lakaram Lake

Lakaram Lake

Last Updated: October 31, 2026
Lakaram Lake (Lakaram Mini Tank Bund) is an important urban waterbody and recreational destination in Khammam district, Telangana , located approximately 4 km from Khammam bus stand . Historically an irrigation tank, it was taken up for restoration under the Government of Telangana's Mission Kakatiya programme during 2014–15 . The lake has subsequently been developed as a public recreation area featuring a landscaped park, boating facilities an…
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Nelakondapalli : Buddhist Stupa & Birthplace of Bhakta Ramadasu

Nelakondapalli : Buddhist Stupa & Birthplace of Bhakta Ramadasu

Last Updated: October 31, 2026
Nelakondapalli – Buddhist Heritage & Bhakta Ramadasu's Birthplace is a historic town and mandal headquarters in Khammam district, Telangana , located approximately 21 km from Khammam city . The settlement is renowned for its ancient Buddhist archaeological remains, including a Mahastupa, foundations of viharas, cisterns, wells, terracotta objects, a bronze Buddha image and a miniature limestone stupa . The archaeological complex is associat…
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