Kazipet
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Kazipet is a town in Warangal district
, Andhra Pradesh
, India
, one of the tri-cities of Warangal-Hanamakonda-Kazipet. It is known for its religious diversity, with a population composed of Hindus
, Christians
, Muslims
, and that's about it. Recently, Kazipet underwent a program for road widening to improve its look.
, Fatima Girls High School, St. Ann's High School). In non-convent category Sabarmathi School is popularly known for its innovative teaching and extra curricular aspects. These schools are well recognized throughout the state. Kazipet also have schools run by South Central Railway
. These are SC Rly Mixed High School (English Medium), SC Rly Boys High School (Telugu Medium), and SC Rly Girls High School (Telugu Medium).
Kazipet has two government schools. The Government Boys School popularly known as Pedda badi is one of the oldest schools in Kazipet, whereas the Government Girls School is located near the highway to Hyderabad, just few hundred meters from the Kazipet Junction.
One of India's best engineering institutes, the National Institute of Technology (also known as Warangal-NIT previously called REC Regional Engineering College), is located in Kazipet. The Kakatiya University
http://www.kakatiya.ac.in is located 9 kilometers from Kazipet railway station. The Kakatiya Medical College is attached to the MGM Government Hospital. It is the third largest medical college in the state Andhra Pradesh.
Diesel colony is a famous area(colony) in kazipet where it is famous for diesel locomotive shed.a primary health care center,a primary railway school and surrounded with so many schools like aditya high school,St francis akshara high school,sri krishnaveni high school,Ashmaka high school,St marys high school.These area is having a unique identity in celebrating Vinayaka chaviti and Dussera festivals in kazipet.
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Kazipet got its name from a Sufi saintof great eminence by name Syed Afzal Shah Biyabani who was a Kazi during the British regime.
His shrine at kazipet is visited by thousands the year round by people of all faiths. He was a direct descendent of Harath Ali ( AS) .karamAllah Wajhu .
. Kazipet Railway station has a history of more than 100 years. It was started in early 1900s by Nizam Government. It is the hub connecting North and South, East and West India with more than 60 daily trains passing through. The railway junction is located next to a large granite hill (known as bodigutta), which is used to house radio communications, presumably for the railways. The railway station has three platforms. Platforms 2 and 3 are generally for trains towards Hyderabad. Platform 1 is generally used for trains which come from Hyderabad. Kazipet is one of the busiest stations in the South Central Railway. Kazipet is one of the stations(like Secunderabad, Kachiguda, Nampally, Begumpet, etc.) started during Nizam rule.
SRI MALLIKARJUNA SWAMY DEVASTHANAM, KOMURAVELLI: This temple is dedicated to Lord Sri Mallikarjuna swamy a fierce looking deity along with Kethamma and Medalamma on the both sides of the main deity. The temple is located in a cave on a small hillock at a distance of 110 km from warangal. Lakhs of piligrims congregate on the eve of Makara Sankranthi as Brahmotsavam starts. The clay moulded deity of Lord Mallikarjuna swamy is believed to be made 500 years ago. The temple is renovated and mandapamas and choultries etc., are constructed by Endowments Department. The 'pedda patnam' celebrated on Maha Sivaratri day attract pilgrims in lakhs. It is located at a distance of 85 km from the state capital on Karimnagar - Hyderabad - Highway (Rajiv Rahadari).
SRI MALLIKARJUNA SWAMY DEVASTHANAM, AYINAVOLU: This temple is believed to be built prior to Kakatiyas around 700 A.D. and developed by Kakatiya rulers. The Unique Keerthi Toranams of Kakatiya style can be seen on the east and southern side of the temple. The presiding deity is Lord Mallikarjuna swamy with fierce looking eyes and sword versel of bood, Dharmarukm and Shulam in his four hands. This temple is located at a distance of 12 km from warangal city on Warangal Khammam Road. The rock engraved temple with spacious prakaram
(closed precincts of a temple) is a famous tourists spot.
SRI SAMMAKKA SARALAMMA JATHRA, MEDARAM: It is famous tribal Jathra in the midst of dense forest. Lakhs of pilgrims pour into this spot biennially to have the blessings of mother Goddesses Sri Sammakka and Saralamma who have attained 'Martydom' at this sacred place in the battle held with the forces of Kakatiyas ruler Prathaparudra. Since then the Jathra is being celebrated biennially. The Government of Andhra Pradesh declared this holy jathra as State Festival.
SRI VEERA BHADRA SWAMY DEVASTHANAM, KURAVI: This temple is believed to be constructed by the famous ruler 'Bheema Raju' of Vengi Chalukya Dynasty and renovated by the Kakatiya ruler 'Betharaju-I. The reference of this temple has also made by the famous traveller 'Marko-Poli' as it stood as the capital of Vengi Chalukya Dynasty. The presiding deity is Lord Veerabhadra swamy is fierce looking Deity with three eyes and ten hands. The annual jathra Brahmotsavams will be celebrated during the mahasivarathri Festival.
SRI SWAYAMBU TEMPLE, FORT WARANGAL: It is a historic temple in which Lord Swayambhu was worshipped by the famous Kakatiya Ruler 'Prataparudra' every day during his lifetime. The presiding Deity is Lord Siva called as swayambhu (Lieterally means self incarnated God). The temple is very adjacent to the ruins of Kakatiya Capital at Fort Warangal. There will be flow of pilgrims, tourists during all seasons from all over India and abroad to witness the ruins of Kakatiya Dynasty.
SRI RUDRESWARA SWAMY TEMPLE, HANAMKONDA: The temple decorated with one thousand pillers temple, and popularity known as Thousand pillars temple. The Kakatiya ruler 'Rudra Deva' built this historic monument in the year 1163 A.D. and named after him as 'Sri Rudreswara swamy temple 'Trikootalaya", The presiding deity is Rudreswara. The remaining two "Sanctum sanctorums" are dedicated to 'Lord Durya' and 'Lord Vishnu'. The gains 'Nandi' as in Lepakshi in front of the temple is unique in sculptural beauty. It is under control and maintenance of the Archaeological Department.
RAMAPPA TEMPLE, PALAMPET: The temple is built in the year 1213 A.D. by 'Recherla Rudraiah'. This historical temple attracts tourist from India and abroad as it is known for its architectural and sculptural beauty. The sculptures were encraved according to the postures mentioned by Jayapa Senani in his famous work 'Nruthya Ratnavali'. The postures pertaining to Bharata Natya, Shrunga, Bharunga, Rathi, Perini Nritya etc., are encraved on the pillars and top-beams of 'Mukha Mandapam', The mythological episodes such as 'Gopika Vastrapaharanam, Tripura samharm, Daksha Samharam, Ksheera Sagara Madhanam, Girija Kalyanam etc., stand for the highest standards of Kakatiya Sculpture. The 'Nagini' and other eleven devanarthakis are arranged as supporting beams on both sides of each entrance. The aesthetic sense which scaledinnumerable heights in Kakatiya sculpture is clearly evident in these twelve postures of deva narthakis. The Mudras and Bhangimas have highly inspired the dance master Dr.Natraja Ramakrishna in giving shape to the historical classical dance 'Perini Siva Thandavam'. The Ramappa lake adjacent to the temple covering natural plant and zoo fauna will certainly become a feast to the eyes of every tourist.
SRI SOMESWARA LAXMINASASIMHA SWAMY TEMPLE, PALAKURTHY: It is located at a distance of 50 km from Warangal on a hillock in the out skirts of Palakurthy Mandal head quarters. It is also the birth place of famous poet palakurthy Somanadha Kavi of 12 the century. His samadhi can be seen here. This historic temple is dedicated to Lord Siva and Vishnu who incarnated in two adjacent caves at a height of 120 meters on the hillock. The 'Pradakshina Path' encircling the two caves is quite natural. There is a dilapidated 'Surya' Temple and Koneru can also be witnessed at this place. This place once flourished which the adherents of 'Veera Saiva' sect of Hiduism has lost prominence in cource of time presently it is a famous pilgrimage centre in warangal district. Pilgrims mostly from Karnataka and Maharashtra. Mainly the Veera Saivas will certainly make a visit once in year to have the blessings of presiding deities and Somanadhakan.
SRI RAMACHANDRA SWAMY TEMLE, JEEDICAL: It is located at distance of 10 km from Jangoan. The temple is an ancient one and believed that, Lord Sri Rama visited this temple on his way to 'Lanka' (Sri Lanka) after separation from Sita Devi. People also believe that, Rama has killed the 'Maricha' who was in the guise of 'Maya Ledi' or the Magis deer. A boulder namely 'Ledi Banda' can be seen here. "Jeedigundam" and "Palagundam" are the two pushkarinis for the holy dip of the pilgrims.
St. Joseph's Church, Kazipet
Our Lady of Velankanni, Diesel Colony Kazipet
Warangal district
Warangal District is located in the northern area in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. The administrative seat is Warangal.Warangal District has an area of 12,846 km², and a population of 3,246,004 of which 19.20% was urban as of 2001...
, Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh , is one of the 28 states of India, situated on the southeastern coast of India. It is India's fourth largest state by area and fifth largest by population. Its capital and largest city by population is Hyderabad.The total GDP of Andhra Pradesh is $100 billion and is ranked third...
, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
, one of the tri-cities of Warangal-Hanamakonda-Kazipet. It is known for its religious diversity, with a population composed of Hindus
Hinduism
Hinduism is the predominant and indigenous religious tradition of the Indian Subcontinent. Hinduism is known to its followers as , amongst many other expressions...
, Christians
Christianity
Christianity is a monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus as presented in canonical gospels and other New Testament writings...
, Muslims
Islam
Islam . The most common are and . : Arabic pronunciation varies regionally. The first vowel ranges from ~~. The second vowel ranges from ~~~...
, and that's about it. Recently, Kazipet underwent a program for road widening to improve its look.
Education
Kazipet is well known for its convent education system with three major convent schools (St. GabrielsSt. Gabriel's High School
St. Gabriel's High School is an educational institution located in Kazipet, in Warangal district of Andhra Pradesh, in India. It was established in 1955, by the late Rev. Bro. Vincent.-History:...
, Fatima Girls High School, St. Ann's High School). In non-convent category Sabarmathi School is popularly known for its innovative teaching and extra curricular aspects. These schools are well recognized throughout the state. Kazipet also have schools run by South Central Railway
South Central Railway
The South Central Railway is one of the 16 railway zones in India. It is headquartered at Secunderabad and has the following divisions:# Secunderabad# Hyderabad# Guntakal # Vijayawada# Guntur# Nanded...
. These are SC Rly Mixed High School (English Medium), SC Rly Boys High School (Telugu Medium), and SC Rly Girls High School (Telugu Medium).
Kazipet has two government schools. The Government Boys School popularly known as Pedda badi is one of the oldest schools in Kazipet, whereas the Government Girls School is located near the highway to Hyderabad, just few hundred meters from the Kazipet Junction.
One of India's best engineering institutes, the National Institute of Technology (also known as Warangal-NIT previously called REC Regional Engineering College), is located in Kazipet. The Kakatiya University
Kakatiya University
Kakatiya University is a public university located in Warangal, Andhra Pradesh, India. It is one of the largest recipients of central government educational funds, evidenced by the recent external campus facelift and vast expansion and acquisition of the latest IT equipment and related peripherals...
http://www.kakatiya.ac.in is located 9 kilometers from Kazipet railway station. The Kakatiya Medical College is attached to the MGM Government Hospital. It is the third largest medical college in the state Andhra Pradesh.
Diesel colony is a famous area(colony) in kazipet where it is famous for diesel locomotive shed.a primary health care center,a primary railway school and surrounded with so many schools like aditya high school,St francis akshara high school,sri krishnaveni high school,Ashmaka high school,St marys high school.These area is having a unique identity in celebrating Vinayaka chaviti and Dussera festivals in kazipet.
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Kazipet got its name from a Sufi saintof great eminence by name Syed Afzal Shah Biyabani who was a Kazi during the British regime.
His shrine at kazipet is visited by thousands the year round by people of all faiths. He was a direct descendent of Harath Ali ( AS) .karamAllah Wajhu .
Railway Junction
Kazipet is famous for being a major railway junction and locomotive (largely diesel) maintenance division in Andhra Pradesh. This can be seen in the fact that many of the residents are employees of Indian RailwaysIndian Railways
Indian Railways , abbreviated as IR , is a departmental undertaking of Government of India, which owns and operates most of India's rail transport. It is overseen by the Ministry of Railways of the Government of India....
. Kazipet Railway station has a history of more than 100 years. It was started in early 1900s by Nizam Government. It is the hub connecting North and South, East and West India with more than 60 daily trains passing through. The railway junction is located next to a large granite hill (known as bodigutta), which is used to house radio communications, presumably for the railways. The railway station has three platforms. Platforms 2 and 3 are generally for trains towards Hyderabad. Platform 1 is generally used for trains which come from Hyderabad. Kazipet is one of the busiest stations in the South Central Railway. Kazipet is one of the stations(like Secunderabad, Kachiguda, Nampally, Begumpet, etc.) started during Nizam rule.
Temples in Warangal
SRI BHADRAKALI DEVASTHANAM, WARANGAL TOWN: This temple is dedicated to Goddess Bhadrakali, the Giant moyher Goddess, with fierce looking eyes and face. The Deity is believed to be worshipped bt the Historic ruler pulakesin-II of Chalukya Dynasty in the year 625 A.D. after his win over the 'Vengi' region of Andhra Desha. The minister of Kakatiya Ganapathy Deva namely 'Hari' has constructed the tank and road to the temple. Every tourist to Warangal will certainly make a visit to this historical temple to have the blessings of the Mother Goddess.SRI MALLIKARJUNA SWAMY DEVASTHANAM, KOMURAVELLI: This temple is dedicated to Lord Sri Mallikarjuna swamy a fierce looking deity along with Kethamma and Medalamma on the both sides of the main deity. The temple is located in a cave on a small hillock at a distance of 110 km from warangal. Lakhs of piligrims congregate on the eve of Makara Sankranthi as Brahmotsavam starts. The clay moulded deity of Lord Mallikarjuna swamy is believed to be made 500 years ago. The temple is renovated and mandapamas and choultries etc., are constructed by Endowments Department. The 'pedda patnam' celebrated on Maha Sivaratri day attract pilgrims in lakhs. It is located at a distance of 85 km from the state capital on Karimnagar - Hyderabad - Highway (Rajiv Rahadari).
SRI MALLIKARJUNA SWAMY DEVASTHANAM, AYINAVOLU: This temple is believed to be built prior to Kakatiyas around 700 A.D. and developed by Kakatiya rulers. The Unique Keerthi Toranams of Kakatiya style can be seen on the east and southern side of the temple. The presiding deity is Lord Mallikarjuna swamy with fierce looking eyes and sword versel of bood, Dharmarukm and Shulam in his four hands. This temple is located at a distance of 12 km from warangal city on Warangal Khammam Road. The rock engraved temple with spacious prakaram
Prakaram
A Prakaram, also spelled Pragaram or Pragaaram) in Indian architecture is an outer parth around the Hindu temple sanctum. These may be enclosed or open and are typically enclosed for the inner most prakaram....
(closed precincts of a temple) is a famous tourists spot.
SRI SAMMAKKA SARALAMMA JATHRA, MEDARAM: It is famous tribal Jathra in the midst of dense forest. Lakhs of pilgrims pour into this spot biennially to have the blessings of mother Goddesses Sri Sammakka and Saralamma who have attained 'Martydom' at this sacred place in the battle held with the forces of Kakatiyas ruler Prathaparudra. Since then the Jathra is being celebrated biennially. The Government of Andhra Pradesh declared this holy jathra as State Festival.
SRI VEERA BHADRA SWAMY DEVASTHANAM, KURAVI: This temple is believed to be constructed by the famous ruler 'Bheema Raju' of Vengi Chalukya Dynasty and renovated by the Kakatiya ruler 'Betharaju-I. The reference of this temple has also made by the famous traveller 'Marko-Poli' as it stood as the capital of Vengi Chalukya Dynasty. The presiding deity is Lord Veerabhadra swamy is fierce looking Deity with three eyes and ten hands. The annual jathra Brahmotsavams will be celebrated during the mahasivarathri Festival.
SRI SWAYAMBU TEMPLE, FORT WARANGAL: It is a historic temple in which Lord Swayambhu was worshipped by the famous Kakatiya Ruler 'Prataparudra' every day during his lifetime. The presiding Deity is Lord Siva called as swayambhu (Lieterally means self incarnated God). The temple is very adjacent to the ruins of Kakatiya Capital at Fort Warangal. There will be flow of pilgrims, tourists during all seasons from all over India and abroad to witness the ruins of Kakatiya Dynasty.
SRI RUDRESWARA SWAMY TEMPLE, HANAMKONDA: The temple decorated with one thousand pillers temple, and popularity known as Thousand pillars temple. The Kakatiya ruler 'Rudra Deva' built this historic monument in the year 1163 A.D. and named after him as 'Sri Rudreswara swamy temple 'Trikootalaya", The presiding deity is Rudreswara. The remaining two "Sanctum sanctorums" are dedicated to 'Lord Durya' and 'Lord Vishnu'. The gains 'Nandi' as in Lepakshi in front of the temple is unique in sculptural beauty. It is under control and maintenance of the Archaeological Department.
RAMAPPA TEMPLE, PALAMPET: The temple is built in the year 1213 A.D. by 'Recherla Rudraiah'. This historical temple attracts tourist from India and abroad as it is known for its architectural and sculptural beauty. The sculptures were encraved according to the postures mentioned by Jayapa Senani in his famous work 'Nruthya Ratnavali'. The postures pertaining to Bharata Natya, Shrunga, Bharunga, Rathi, Perini Nritya etc., are encraved on the pillars and top-beams of 'Mukha Mandapam', The mythological episodes such as 'Gopika Vastrapaharanam, Tripura samharm, Daksha Samharam, Ksheera Sagara Madhanam, Girija Kalyanam etc., stand for the highest standards of Kakatiya Sculpture. The 'Nagini' and other eleven devanarthakis are arranged as supporting beams on both sides of each entrance. The aesthetic sense which scaledinnumerable heights in Kakatiya sculpture is clearly evident in these twelve postures of deva narthakis. The Mudras and Bhangimas have highly inspired the dance master Dr.Natraja Ramakrishna in giving shape to the historical classical dance 'Perini Siva Thandavam'. The Ramappa lake adjacent to the temple covering natural plant and zoo fauna will certainly become a feast to the eyes of every tourist.
SRI SOMESWARA LAXMINASASIMHA SWAMY TEMPLE, PALAKURTHY: It is located at a distance of 50 km from Warangal on a hillock in the out skirts of Palakurthy Mandal head quarters. It is also the birth place of famous poet palakurthy Somanadha Kavi of 12 the century. His samadhi can be seen here. This historic temple is dedicated to Lord Siva and Vishnu who incarnated in two adjacent caves at a height of 120 meters on the hillock. The 'Pradakshina Path' encircling the two caves is quite natural. There is a dilapidated 'Surya' Temple and Koneru can also be witnessed at this place. This place once flourished which the adherents of 'Veera Saiva' sect of Hiduism has lost prominence in cource of time presently it is a famous pilgrimage centre in warangal district. Pilgrims mostly from Karnataka and Maharashtra. Mainly the Veera Saivas will certainly make a visit once in year to have the blessings of presiding deities and Somanadhakan.
SRI RAMACHANDRA SWAMY TEMLE, JEEDICAL: It is located at distance of 10 km from Jangoan. The temple is an ancient one and believed that, Lord Sri Rama visited this temple on his way to 'Lanka' (Sri Lanka) after separation from Sita Devi. People also believe that, Rama has killed the 'Maricha' who was in the guise of 'Maya Ledi' or the Magis deer. A boulder namely 'Ledi Banda' can be seen here. "Jeedigundam" and "Palagundam" are the two pushkarinis for the holy dip of the pilgrims.
Churches
Our Lady of Fathima Church , Fathima NagarSt. Joseph's Church, Kazipet
Our Lady of Velankanni, Diesel Colony Kazipet