Religious/ Spiritual

Ontimitta

Location

Ontimitta is a small town, renowned for Kodanda Rama Swami Temple. The aesthetic splendor of this temple has been mentioned in the travelogues of Tavernier, a French traveler who visited the place in 1652. Its colossal size and artistic beauty attracts people from far and wide.

Brahmamgari Matam Temple

Location

In Andhra Pradesh, Brahmamgari was a famous person who envisaged many events of the Dark Age (Kaliyuga). In fact, what all he predicted has really happened. Brahmamgari Matam Temple is dedicated to the legend. People still believe that Brahmamgari will appear as Veerabhoga Vasantha Rayalu in Kaliyuga, to demolish the evil forces and restore the values.

Ameen Peer Dargah

Location

Kadapa district is a much visited destination by Muslims as well, because the well known Ameen Peer Dargah is located there. The 325 year of Dargah is visited by thousands of pilgrims every year. One can witness flock of devotees especially on Thursdays and Fridays, because they visit the Dargah to seek blessings of Saint Peerullah Hussaini and Saint Arifullah Hussaini, who were buried here.

Yadagiri Gutta (Temple)

Location

Yadagiri Gutta is a mythologic pilgrim place, which is located around 60 km away from Hyderabad. The dwelling of Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy (an incarnation of Lord Visnu) is present in a cave at the top of the hillock is known as Yadagiri Gutta. At the top the hillock there is a water body called kund. It is a wonderful sacred place every one must visit.

Toli Masjid

Location

Toli Masjid is an ornate mosque, which situated in the suburban area of Karvan, near Purana Pul. It is located nearly 2 km away from the Golconda fort. It was constructed in 1671 by Mir Musa Khan Mahaldar, who was a majestic designer of Abdullah Qutb Shah. The frontage comprises of five arches, each of which consists of lotus decorations in the spandrils. The main arch is somewhat broader and more ornate. The inner side of the masjid is separated into two halls, which are a transversal outer hall and an inner hall got into the triple arches.

St. Josephs Cathedral

Location

St. Joseph's Cathedral is situated in the gun foundry area of Hyderabad. It is one of the most splendid cathedrals in Hyderabad. The important sites to be seen in this Cathedral are Italian architecture and five mammoth bells topping the cathedral. Although the belfry does not have ample space; the stairs are not recommended for anybody with the timidest stirrings of ricketiness.

Shyam Mandir

Location

Shyam Mandir Temple is the new name of Veeranna Gutta. The local population still uses the old name “Veeranna Gutta‿ to refer Shyam Mandir Temple. The temple has great beauty and splendor; it is located on a small hillock. Originally, the temple had lord Hanuman as main shrine; however, later a temple for lord Shiva was built. It is now recreated.