The
city was once the heartland of Telugu culture. The
capital
of the Kakatiya rulers,
Warangal today contains some of the
best forms
of architecture, especially temples. The 1000-pillar
temple and the Ramappa temple
in the district are glowing
examples of the exquisite
architecture patronized by the
Kakatiyas. Warangal
city today is part of a cluster of three
towns:
Warangal, Kazipet and Hanamkonda, the district
headquarters’. Bound on the Northern part by the
mighty
Godavari River, the district has large tracts of
forest and
an array of flora and fauna
The
district is also known for its picturesque lakes, hand-
woven thick cotton fibre carpets, scroll painting
done on
cloth in earth colours mainly at Cheriyal
nearby, and
sheet-metal artistry at
Pembarti.
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