Karimnagar

Karimnagar


Karimnagar district is located towards the north-western part of Telangana . The district headquarter of Karimnagar is Karimnagar town. Karimnagar forms the part of the Telangana region. The district has derived its name from late Nizam, Syed Karimullah Shah. we find prehistoric paintings at Regonda. We come to know that this area was ruled by Nandas (Mouryas) . But we dont have any architectural evidences. Karimnagar District has four phases of Architecture based on dynastic rule. Architecture seems to have four phases of evolution in Karimnagar district. They are Satavahana, Rashtrakuta, Chalukya and Kakatiya. The earliest of them is Satavahana which is represented by the unique Stupa at Dhulikatta which is a structural architecture constructed with bricks and the 6 casing slabs with architectural designs of pilasters, on the hill at Pashigaom1, five hooded Naga Muchulinda, the Buddhapadas, the Pipal tree and Mahabhinishkramana. There are also bas reliefs of Yakshis holding floral objects recalling those at Sanchi. An interesting aspect of Hindu religious architecture in Karimnagar district is the existence of rockcut cave temples of Adivi Somananapalle in Manthani Mandal belonging to 7th or 8th century A.D. A row of 4 caves is scooped out of the sand stone rock on the right bank of river Maneru. These caves consist of open pillared mantapas with shrine chambers in the interior.



Situated on the banks of Manair River, Karimnagar is one of the best Telangana places to visit. Karimnagar has an important place in the history of Telugu. Kotilingala in Karimnagar district was the first capital of Satavahana dynasty which ruled most of Telugu and South-Central region between 3rd century BC and 3rd century CE. Karimnagar also played an important role during the Kakatiya period. Karimnagar is one of the agriculturally advanced districts in Telangana, known for Rice production



Best Time To Visit


The best time to visit October to March.

How To Reach


BY FLIGHT

Karimnagar does not have an airport. Nearest airport is Rajiv Gandhi International Airport.

Karimnagar - 132 km away

BY TRAIN

You can easily get regular trains to Karimnagar from other major cities of the country.

Shopping


Shopping in Karimnagar is an absolute delight. After a day of some fine sightseeing and other activities, it’s but natural to indulge in a little bit of shopping. Explore the shops and the markets of Karimnagar to find the most famous of its offerings. Buy souvenirs and other gifts for yourself and your friends and families – after all shopping in Karimnagar means splurging a little bit! Shopping in Karimnagar is the most important activitie



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