Warangal   also known as Orugallu, and Ekasila Nagaram is a city and a municipal corporation in Warangal district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Warangal is located 148 kilometers northeast of the state capital of Hyderabad and is the administrative headquarters of Warangal District. Warangal City is the second biggest city after Hyderabad in the Telangana Region. This district is a combination of three cities: Warangal, Hanamakonda and Kazipet. It has a population of nearly 1 million including Hanamakonda and Kazipet. The district is bounded by Karimnagar District to the north, Khammam District to the east and southeast, Nalgonda District to the southwest, and Medak District to the west. Warangal District is currently a part of the Red Corridor.

Warangal History

Warangal and Hanamkonda as legend goes is linked with the dynasties of Great "Vishnukundins" and even prior to it also of the Buddhist and pre Buddhist periods of Indian History. During Eighth Century A.D. Warangal with an old name "Orukal" has served as Capital City of Yadava king of the Kakatiyas or Ganapatis making Warangal as Capital City.The name of Warangal "Orugallu" is said to be correct form of Orukal which is the original designation ,the old town. The words the middle of the Warangal fort. The Kakatiya line seems to have been in existence even earlier to the middle of 7th Century A.D. because the famous Chines Pilgrims Hieun-Tsang mentions the name of the Kingdom of "Danakakitya" in the South. The family name Kakatiya is derived from the local appellation of the Goddess Durga. After the fall of Bahamani Kingdom, Warangal fell to the "Qutab Shahis" of Golkonda and thereafter it has come under the sway of Nizam's dominations.

Warangal Culture

Telugu is the major language spoken by most of the people in Warangal. Warangal is famous for the poets like Bammera Potana who has translated the Maha Bhagavatham from Sanskrit to Telugu and also Palkuriki Somanna to present day poets/writers like Kaloji Narayana Rao. Telugu people are well known for their IT skills. This has brought a major influx of IT companies from USA and European countries.

Warangal Climate

Located in the semi-arid Telangana region of Andhra Pradesh, Warangal has a predominantly hot and dry climate. Summers start in March, and peak in May with average high temperatures in the 42 C range. The monsoon arrives in June and lasts until September with about 550 mm of precipitation. A dry, mild winter starts in late November and lasts until early February. With little humidity and average temperatures in the 22 23 C range, this is the best time to visit Warangal.

Warangal Tourism

Warangal the ancient Kakatiya Kingdom has everything to satisfy the thirst of tourist all over the world. It has beautiful Lakes, Forts, Architectural Monuments, Wild Life Sanctuary, Musical Garden , Rock Garden, Vana Vigyana Kendra, Regional Science Centre , a fine blend of new and old.

Tourist places in Warangal
Thousand Pillars Temple 12th Century
Ramappa Temple 12th Century
Warangal Fort
Ghanpur Group of Temples.
Ramappa Lake
Pakhal Lake
Lakhnavaram Lake
Musical Garden
Rock Garden
Regional Science Centre
Van Vigyan Kendra
Etunagaram Wild Life Senctuary
Sri bhadrakali devasthanam, warangal town.
Sri mallikarjuna swamy devasthanam, komuravelli.
Sri mallikarjuna swamy devasthanam, ayinavolu.
Sri sammakka saralamma jathra, medaram.
Sri veera bhadra swamy devasthanam, kuravi.
Sri swayambu temple, fort warangal.
Sri rudreswara swamy temple, hanamkonda.
Ramappa temple, palampet
sri someswara laxminasasimha swamy temple, palakurthy.
Sri ramachandra swamy temle, jeedical.