![]() ![]() Vemulawada was ruled by the dynasties of Ikshwakus, Satavahanas and the Chalukyas who made it their state capital. It was earlier known as Lemulavatika, Lembulavade, and finally transformed into Vemulawada.Īccording to the legend, Lord Siva after having stayed at Kashi, Chidambaram, Srisailam and Kedareswar chose to reside at Vemulawada. There are several inscriptions available that refer the reign of Chalukyas. The remains of the temples and sculptures show the great architecture of Chalukyas. Located on the banks of Mulavagu stream, Vemulawada was once the capital city of Vemulawada Chalukyas dynasty between 750-973 CE. ![]() Apart from these there is a tomb of Muslim saint. It houses several temples dedicated to other deities including Anantha Padmanabha Swamy, Bhimeshwara Swamy, Kodanda Rama and Kasi Visweswara. The presiding deity is locally popular as Rajanna who is accompanied by the idols of Sri Raja Rajeswari Devi and Siddi Vinayaka. It was built by one of the governors of Kalyani Chalukyas by name Rajadithya between 11th and 12th centuries. Vemulawada is famous for the temple of Rajarajeshwara Swamy, an incarnation of Lord Shiva. At a distance of 36 km from Karimnagar, 127 km from Nizamabad and 151 km from Hyderabad, Vemulawada is one of the most famous pilgrimage sites in Telangana and also one of the popular one day trip from Hyderabad. ![]()
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