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:: ANDHRA PRADESH - PILGRIM CENTERS

Mecca Masjid Hyderabad : A hundred yards southwest of the Charminar is the Mecca Masjid, so named because the bricks were brought from Mecca to build the central arch. The Qutb Shahis never finished the building of the mosque, which was completed by Aurangzeb in 1694. Mecca Masjid is poetry in stone, with a hall measuring 67m and soaring to a height of 54m. Fifteen graceful arches - five to each of the three sides, support the

roof.Towards the southern end of the mosque lie the marble graves of Nizam Ali Khan and the families of Asaf Jahi dynasty.

Birla Mandir Hyderabad :Overlooking the Tank Bund, the Birla Mandir presents an arresting sight when illuminated in the evening. This magnificent structure built entirely out of marble from Rajasthan, stands atop the Kala Pahad, the twin hillock of the Naubat Pahad. Built by Birla Foundation over a span of ten years, the main temple is dedicated to Lord Venkatehwara.

It combines the architectural styles of the Southern and Northern Indian temples. The intricately carved gopurams (tower) at the base are in typical South Indian style, while the smooth sikhara (dome) at the top is in the North Indian Rajasthani style. The temple has beautiful marble carvings and some of them illustrating verses from the Ramayana. The inner shrine of the temple is a replica of the Venkateswara temple at Tirupati.

The Birla Mandir presents a colourful spectacular sight when illuminated at night. A trip to Hyderabad remains incomplete without a visit to the enchanting Birla Mandir.

Mukteshwara Swamy Temple Kaleshwaram : The ancient temple dedicated to Mukteshwara Swamy is of special significcanc0e as two Sivalingas are found on a single pedestal.

This picturesque spot Kaleswaram lies in the interior of thick forest at the confluence of the river Godavari and its tributary Pranahita. This place can be reached by bus from Karimnagar via Manthani or from Warangal via Parkal.

Anumasamudram Peta(Rahamatabad) Nellore : Located 60 Kms from Nellore , The site of an ancient mosque, where an annual urnus of Khaja Rahamthullah attracts pilgrims from all over the state.

Dichpalli Temple Nizamabad : Just off the Hyderabad - Nizambad highway Dichpalli temple is located 15 Kms from Nizambad Town. Picturesquely located on a hillock , this beautiful temple of Rama is built of white and black basalt stone. An architrave at the foot of the hillock welcomes the visitors. The exquisite carvings on temple walls, ceiling and door frames display excellent craftsmanship of the 17th Century A.D. To the South of the Temple is an extensive tank amidst which nestles a pillared mandapam . The scenic locale adds to the beauty of the temple.