Ramappa temple (gudi) is one of the famous temple in Telangana, and is also known as Ramalingeswara temple, it lies in a valley at palampet village of Venkatapur Mandal, Waragal District, Telangana. Ramalingeswara, is the form if Shiva and a personal god of the Avatar of Vishnu, Rama.

The Ramappa temple is the only temple in the world named after its sculptor as Ramappa, before it was called as Shivalaya.

The roof of the temple is built with bricks, which are so light that they are able to float on water.

There was a major earthquake during the 17^th century which caused some damage and the main entrance gate of the temple is ruined.

The tremendous Nandi with in, facing the shrine of Shiva, remains in good condition, In most of the Shiva temples the Nandi  was straight to deity but in the temples bulity by Kakatiyas the Nandi is in an alert and waiting for the order of lord Shiva.

The Ramappa temple built area is 5 acres, and 20 acres of land was developed by the greenery around the temple.

How to Reach:

The Ramappa temple is around

7km from its mandal Venkatapur

16km from Mulugu (Near city)

64km from its district Warangal

113km from Karimnagar

207km from Hyderabad

Accommodation:

The only place to stay in Palampet is Haritha Hotel, Ramappa. (which is run by APTDC)

Ph: 0871 5200200

Mobile: 9948100450

Other tourists places nearer to Rammappa Temple

Laknavaram Lake

Medaram Sammakka Sarakka Jatara

Laknavaram Lake is one of the famous tourist place in Telangana State, the lake lies within Laknavaram village in Govindaraopet Mandal and it is much closer to another Mandal called Mulugu, Warangal. The Laknavaram Lake is beautifully wrapped up with miniature islands, thick forest trees with hills, coiled all round and it is spread over some 10,000 acres acts as a water reservoir too.

This famous Laknavaram Lake was discovered by Kakatiya dynasty.

How to reach Laknavaram Lake:

Laknavaram Lake is around

24km from Mulugu

71km from Warangal

213km from Hyderabad

Tourists coming from Warangal, has to take the NH 202 road towards Mulugu. After crossing mulugu, drive 8 km to the right direction into the thick forest to reach the Laknavaram Lake.

Other tourist places nearer to Laknavaram Lake

Ramappa Temple

Medaram Sammakka Sarakka Jatara

The Sree Seetha Ramachandra Swamy temple at Bhadrachalam is a famous temple in Telangana State and this famous temple is dedicated to Lord Rama, is situated on the bank of river Godavari. It is a place of pilgrimage for Hindus, considered to be one of the greatest holy shrines in South India.

Bhadrachalam temple was constructed by Kancharla Gopanna popularly known as Bhakta Ramadas in the year 1674 A.D.

Festivals:

Vykuntha Ekadasi:

Vykuntha Ekadasi” a famous festival is celebrated in the month of December or January in Dhanur Masam on the day of either Pushya or Margasira shuddda Ekadasi, this Vykunta Ekadasi Festival attracts lakhs of devotees from Telangana, Andhra pradesh states and from all over the country at this famous shrine Bhadrachalam.

Vaaggyakaara Mahotsavam

Vaaggeyakara Mahotsavams are being celebrated every year to remember Bhakta Ramadasa, a vaaggeyakara and an ardent devotee of Sri Rama. Vaggeyakaara mahotsavams are being celebrated during Mukkoti Ekadasi by inviting renowned musicians.

 Sri Rama Navami Brahmotsavams

The most populat festival – Sri Rama Navami is being celebrated on every Chaitra Shuddha Navami on the auspicious Punarvasu – Janma Nakshatra of Lord Sri Rama.

The Kalyanamahotsavam of Sri Rama with his consort Sita is celebrated on this holy occasion which falls in the month of March or April. The Kalyanamahotsavam is celebrated between 10.00am – 12.30pm and this is the only festival which being broadcasted by All India Radio and telecasted through Doordarshan as a Live Program.

Seva:

Suprabatam Darshan                                                      – 4.30 – 5.30am

Tiruvaaradhana Bala Bhoganivedana, Havanam  – 5.30 – 7.00am

Abhishekam                                                                       – 7.00 – 8.00am

Special Darshnam                                                            – 7.00 – 8.30am

Sahastra Naamarchana                                                  – 8.30 – 9.30am

SAKALA ABHISTASIDDHI PRADA SRIRAMA PUJA    – 8.30 – 9.30am

Ordinary Darshan                                                             – 8.30 – 11.30am

Astotharam                                                                        – 8.30 – 9.30am

Nitya Kalyanam                                                                 – 9.30 – 9.30am

Mini Kalyanam                                                                  – 9.30 – 9.30am

THIRUVARADHANA, PRASADA NIVEDANA           – 11.03 – 12.00am

Sarvadarshan                                                                     – 12.00 – 1.00pm

Temple Close                                                                     – 1.00 – 3.00pm

Ordinary Darshan /Astothara Pooja                         – 3.00 – 6.00pm

Evening Prayer                                                                  – 6.00 – 6.30pm

Sakala Abhistasiddhi Prada Srirama Pooja           – 6.30 – 7.00pm

Sarvadarsan/Astothara Pooja                                     – 6.30 – 8.30pm

Prabhutva Seva                                                                 – 7.00 -8.00pm

Bogam, Yekkanta Seva                                                  – 8.30 – 9.00pm

Temple close                                                                     – 9.00 – 4.30am

Accommodation:

In Badrachalam, excellent accommodation facilities are available – Tourism Hotels, Government Guest Houses, Cottages, Sadanams, Private Hotels and Lodges. These are available from 60/- to 2000/-

Transport:

The Badrchalam temple is located in Khammam District with a distance of 120 km. and 300kms from Hyderabad.

Nearest Airport is Vijayawada and nearest railway station is Kothgudem with a distance of 40km.

Bus facility is available for every hour from Kothagudem, Khammam, Nalgonda, Hyderabad, Vijayawada and from other cities.

Visiting Places in Badrachalam:

Parnasala

Dummugudem

Gundala

Sree Rama Giri

Jattayu Paaka(Yetapaka)

The hillock of Vargal has multiple temples on the same hill.

1. Sri Vidya Saraswati temple
2. Sri Lakshmi Ganapathi Temple
3. Lord Shanishwara Temple
4. Lord Shiva Temple

For Lord Shani Special pooja will be performed on every Shani Trayodashi which comes on the Saturday. The poojas for Lord Shani were starts at 5 a.m. in the morning with Ganapathi pooja and Japam. Homam will be performed with Tarpana to Lord Sheni. The Homam for Lord Sheni will be completed at 12:00 noon with Poornahuthi, Arathi and etc., this is a very big event for this Vargal temple which attract 1000′s of devotees from all over Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and other places from India.

Vargal Saraswathi temple has a big dining hall which serves 100 people at a time, everyday 100 people were given free food.

Some special pujas are performed at Vargal Saraswathi temple are Chandi Homam which is a special event here.

Annual Events:

Vasantha Panchami Mahotsavam
Sharan Navrathi Mahotsavam
Shani Thrayodashi

Transport:

The Vargal Saraswathi temple is around 55 kilometers from Hyderabad in the way of Hyderabad to Karimnagar on Rajiv Rahadari.

Temple Contact Details:
Village & Mandal : Vargal (Wargal)
District                : Medak
State                   : Telangana
Phone                 : 08454-255035
Mobile                 : 9247851122