Gadwal

Each town has a vibe that is felt in its air, in its smell, in its people and its culture. Gadwal is one such town, which in its every aspect, hides many years of degeneration, yet, very stoically keeping its grace intact. Gadwal developed around a fort built by the Gadwal ruler Somanadri, from Poodoor village, known as Gadwal Samsthanam, which was a vassal of the Nizam of Hyderabad, now, Jogulamba Gadwal district has the mixed culture of Telangana, Rayalseema and Karnataka. The district is under Tungabhadra River basin. The fifth Shaktipeeth Temple of the eighteen Shaktipeethas is located at Alampur in this district and this district is named after this temple.

The architecture, whatever is left of the old, dots the city as a reminder of its glory. The royal fort gate in simple red stone and stucco architecture and the humble yet commanding town hall are pleasant interludes. The heart of the town has a temple complex that has peace & tranquility etched into it. The strong old trees and the simple grandeur of the architecture just transports you and engulfs you, away from the disorder outside. This place truly defines its spirit. The survival and the resilience of evolution and the essence of continuity.