The chance finally arose when a relative came to Bengaluru. I chose to merge her visit with an extended trip that included Dindi, Srisailam, and Hyderabad, which ultimately transformed into a remarkable six-day journey.In Dindi, we dedicated a day to exploring the Godavari River by boat, relishing the serene backwaters and the surrounding countryside. Following […]
Andhra Pradesh
Qutb Shahi Tombs—Beyond Golconda Fort
Timing – 9.30 AM – 5.30 PM, Open all daysEntry fee – R.20 Camera – Rs.50 Videography – Rs. 200Time needed – At least three hoursLocation – Hyderabad, Telangana state of India When I first saw such a vast green field, I saw a large tomb standing in front of me, as if it were […]
Golconda Fort—170 Years of Qutb Shahi Legacy
Visiting Golconda Fort had been a long-pending wish of mine. Finally, during our stay in Hyderabad, the opportunity came. We were staying at a hotel near Kacheguda Railway Station, and it took us only about 35 minutes by Uber to reach the fort.What surprised me initially was the setting. Unlike many hill forts, Golconda rises […]
Srisailam Devsthanam—A Jewel in Telangana
This was a journey we had wanted to undertake for years. Then, one day, we finally made it happen. According to legend, when Goddess Parvati asked Lord Shiva which place, apart from Kailash, he loved most in the universe he had created, Shiva chose the eternally beautiful Srisailam, nestled amidst picturesque natural surroundings and believed […]
Puttaparthi- A Divine to World
This is magical. Before coming here I heard devotees in hundreds from five continents visit daily to rest in lap of Sai Baba and leave behind their sorrows, pain and ego in his sacred feet. I see these foreign devotees in traditional Hindustani dress in sari and kurta-pajama offering coconut, flowers, vermilion and incense sticks […]
Yaganti- Future Tirupati Balaji?
Recommended Duration : 2 hours This temple has the high historical importance as it was built by Harihar Bukka Raya who was founder of Vijaynagar Empire. Every year on day of Maha Shivratri large number of devotees visit from all over Andhra Pradesh. Lord Shiva, Parvati and Nandi are main deities in this temple. Location […]
