Team of Research On Culture and Heritage

08/07/2025

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Step into the vibrant world of Telangana’s Nakashi artists as they bring tiger masks to life for the traditional Puli Vesham performances during Muharram and...

30/06/2025

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Did you know Warangal Fort in Telangana holds a forgotten chapter of Odisha’s history? In this video, we explore rare 15th-century inscriptions found on the ...

18/06/2025

Ruins That Whisper History- Nagulapadu Temples

Nagulapadu Telangana – a forgotten gem of Deccan history. Located 25 km south of Suryapet on the banks of the Musi River, this ancient town holds the ruins o...

18/06/2025

Telugu Persian Inscription from 1551 | Ibrahim Qutb Shah’s Forgotten Water Project

Explore the rare 16th-century bilingual inscription in Telugu and Persian from Panagallu, Nalgonda, which was built during the reign of Ibrahim Qutb Shah (15...

16/06/2025

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800 ఏళ్ల ప్రాచీన శివాలయం – పిల్లలమర్రి శిల్ప వైభవం.Pillalamarri Erakeshwara Temple, located in the Suryapet district of Telangana, is a stunning example of K...

16/06/2025

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Peruru – Forgotten Trade Hub of the Kakatiya Era | Hidden Heritage of NalgondaWelcome to Peruru, a serene village nestled in the Nalgonda district of Telanga...

15/06/2025

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Step into the spiritual and architectural wonder of Pacchala Someshwara Temple, located in the historic village of Panagal, Nalgonda. Built during the 11th–1...

14/06/2025

శతాబ్దాల నాటి కాంతి మాయాజాలం – పానగల్ ఛాయా సోమేశ్వర ఆలయం

Welcome to a journey into the mystical world of the Chaya Someshwara Temple, nestled in the historic village of Panagal, Nalgonda, Telangana.This 11th–12th c...

13/06/2025

రాణి రుద్రమదేవి మరణం గురించి చెప్పే చందుపట్ల శాసనం
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History Etched in Stone At the quiet village of Chadupatla, lies an inscription that carries a powerful truth the only known epigraphic evidence of Rani Rud...

13/06/2025

Bakta Kannappa

Kakatiya Shilpakala Vaibhavam- 36

Born as Thinna, in a hunter Chenchu family at Uduppura, near present day , district, , Kannappa was an ardent devotee of Lord Shiva.

His devotion to Shiva began when he discovered the vayu linga (embodiment of air) while hunting in the forest.
He offered the God whatever he could, including water from his mouth and meat from his hunts. Eveng though, his acts were unconventional they were accepted by Shiva due to his sincerity and pure heart.

One day Thinna noticed that the Shiva Linga was bleeding from one of its eyes. Without hesitation, he plucked out one of his own eyes and placed it on the lingam to stop the bleeding. This is the image depicted below.

When the other eye of the Linga began to bleed, he prepared to offer his remaining eye. To ensure he could correctly place his eye, he marked the spot with his foot.

Moved by his act of devotion, Shiva appeared and stopped him, restoring his sight and granting him liberation. As he plucked out his eyes, he got the name Kannappa (Kannu= eyes in Telugu).

His Vayu Linga is worshipped today as Srikalahasteśvara at Srikalahasti temple in Andhra Pradesh.

Below is an interesting display of Kannappa piercing his eye and keeping his foot to stop the bleeding from the Linga (reference pic attached) seen on a panel at the famous hill temple of Tripurāntakeśvara at Tripurantakam, revenue division, , .

As per an inscription here, the central shrine of this celebrated Shaivite pilgrimage was built in stone in 1255 AD (S. 1177) by Śāntāśāmbhu son of Vìśvēśvaraśivācārya the religious preceptor of Kakatiya sovereign Ganapati Devā.

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08/06/2025

Chaya Someshwara Temple – The Shadow That Never Moves

Nestled in the ancient town of Panagal in Nalgonda district, this 11th-century marvel stands as a testimony to the architectural brilliance of the Kakatiya and Chalukyan dynasties. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the temple gets its name from a mysterious perpetual shadow (Chaya) that falls on the Shiva Lingam believed to be cast by intricately carved pillars, regardless of the time of day.

The temple’s unique play of light and shadow, elegant stone carvings, and serene surroundings make it not just a spiritual destination, but a timeless architectural wonder of Telangana.

📍 Location: Panagal, Nalgonda
📸 Don’t forget to explore the nearby Panagal Museum too!