Khammam Fort
Khammam Fort is a fort in the city of Khammam, Telangana, India constructed by Lakshma
Reddy, Ranga Reddy and Velama Reddy. It served as an impregnable citadel during various
regimes of different dynasties, including the Musunuri Nayaks, Qutb Shahi’s and Asaf Jahis.
The fort was situated in a very vast area in the heart oftheCity of Khammam. It was notified as
a protected monument by the Archaeology Department several decades ago. Despite
decades of neglect, the historical edifice, which once flourished with regal opulence, presents
its alluring charm due to its architectural splendor.
Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple
This is the earlier name of present Khammam City. The name Khammam has been derived
from the name of a local hill which has been called Stambhadri, that is an abode to Lord
Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy and also believed to have been in existence since Tretayuga. The
name of the the then town Stambhadri, later reportedly became KhaMbhadri, Khambham
meTTu ,and finally to present name Khammam. The ancient temple which has been exists on
Stambadri Gutta is called as Stambhadri Gutta Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple and it is
dedicated to Lord Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy.So Devotees as well as other People usually
called this hill as "Narasimha SwamyGutta".
SitaRamachandraswamy Temple
The Sri Sita Ramachandraswamy temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Rama, a prominent
avatar of the god Vishnu. It is located on the banks of the Godavari River in the town of
Bhadrachalam in east Telangana, India. Often simply referred to as Bhadrachalam or
Bhadradri, the temple is considered one of the Divya Kshetrams of Godavari and is also
revered asDakshinaAyodhya
Kusumanchi Temple
At a distance of 22 km from Khammam, 39 km from Suryapet and 174 km from Hyderabad,
Kusumanchi is situated in Khammam District of Telangana. Kusumanchi was known as
Krupamani in the Kakatiya period. It is home to Sri Ganapeshwaralayam and
Mukkanteswaralayam, the two Siva temples built by the Kakatiya rulers during 12th and 13th
centuries. These temples stand as testimony to the architectural skills of the Kakatiya kings.
The historical shrines have a striking resemblance to famous Ghanpur and Ramappa temples
of Kakatiya period in the Warangal district.