Akunuru’s Forgotten Past: Delving into Its Lost Legacy, History, and Temples
Introduction Akunuru, where “Aku” in Telugu means leaf and “Nuru” implies one hundred. It translates to “One hundred leaves”. According to the locals, it was also known as “Shatapatrapuram”, which also translates to the earlier mentioned meaning. This village is in the Cheriyal mandal of Siddipet district, Telangana. Akunuru is 8 km away from Cheriyal, […]
A Glimpse into the History and Grandeur of Erakesvara Temple in Pillalamarri, Suryapet, Telangana.
Away from the city hustle, three ancient temples dating back to the 12th and 13th centuries still stand majestically in the village of Pillalamarri, Suryapet district, Telangana (Note: Pillalamarri referenced here is not the same as the one located in Mahbubnagar district of Telangana). Before the formation of new districts in Telangana in 2016, Pillalamarri […]
UNESCO World Heritage Volunteer Camp-Ramappa, Telangana 2023
Our team member Yoga Rakshitha Dasi was part of UNESCO World Heritage Volunteer Camp. Here is her article about the camp and training that was provided at the camp. Participants from all corners of India, from Gujarat in the west to Tripura in the east, and from Delhi in the north to Tamil Nadu in […]
Omkareshwar Temple: Reminiscent of Marathas Architecture, Pune.
Omkareshwar means the Lord of the Omkara, representing the “Om” sound. Omkareshwar is one of the other appellations of Lord Shiva. On the banks of the Mutha River in Pune, Maharashtra, the renowned Omkareshwar temple was built under the supervision of Peshwa’s spiritual guru, Shivram Bhat. The entire construction lasted for twenty years (1740-1760). This […]
Promoting heritage through games
Making our future generation aware about our rich culture is not an easy task. But Charannya Kumar from Chittam Games is doing this in a very innovative way. Here is a story of the brand and the entrepreneur.