Location:
Sri Sri Veera Bhadra Swamy Devastanam is located in Kuravi. Kuravi is a village and a mandal in Warangal district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India.Kuravi commonly spelt as korvi is around 70 km away from Warangal by train and is around 11 km away from the Mahabubabad town. It comes under Dornakal Assembly segment. Kuravi is a unique for its culture. Veera Bhadra Swami and Bhadrakali temple is famous in temple. In this temple idols of lord veerabhadra and Bhadrakaali ammavaaru (godessess) are installed. Piligrims of all classes in huge number come from all corners of districts, state and country to worship lord veerabhadra and take blessing of veeraBhadra swamy and Godesses.
Festivals:
“Maha siva rathiri” "Bathukamma", "Bonalu", etc. are the main festivals that are highly celebrated with utmost devotion.
Occupation:
The main occupation of the villagers is agriculture. Mainly cotton and chilli are produced in the village. On every Monday there will be a big cattle fair (angadi) will be conducted for selling and purchasing of cattle.
Panchayats in Kuravi Mandal:
The following is the list of village panchayats in Kuravi mandal. AyyagariPally, Thattupally, Nerada, Kuravi, Kandikonda, Sudan Pally, Kothuor(c), Chinthapally, Searool, Kampally Thalla Sankeesa, Kuravi, Moudugula Gudem, Nallella, Thirla Puram, Mogili Charla, Narayana Puram, Kothuor(g), Gundrathi Madugu, Balapala, Rajool, Uppari Gudemayyagari Pally.
List of Temples in Warangal District:
1. SRI BHADRAKALI DEVASTHANAM, WARANGAL TOWN
This temple is dedicated to Goddess Bhadrakali, the Giant moyher Goddess, with fierce looking eyes and face. The Diety is believed to be worshipped by 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 renowned '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.
2. SRI MALLIKARJUNA SWAMY DEVASTHANAM, KOMURAVELLI
This temple is dedicated to Lord Sri Mallikarjuna swamy a fierce looking diety along with Kethamma and Medalamma on the both sides of the main diety. The temple is located in a cave on a small hillock at a distance of 110 Kms from warangal. Lakhs of piligrims congregate on the eve of Makara Sankranthi as Brahmotsavam starts. The clay moulded diety 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 kms from the state capital on Karimnagar - Hyderabad - Highway (Rajiv Rahadari).
3. 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 diety 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 kms from warangal city on Warangal Khammam Road. The rock engraved temple with spacious prakaram is a famous tourists spot.
4.SRI SAMMAKKA SARALAMMA JATHRA, MEDARAM
It is famous tribal Jathra in the midst of dense forest. Lakhs of people and pilgrims from all corners the state and country. pilgrims throng 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.
5. 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 life time. The presiding Diety 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.
6. 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 diety 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 the control of and maintenance of the Archaeological Department.
7. 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 engraved according to the postures mentioned by Jayappa Senani in his famous work 'Nruthya Ratnavali'. The postures pertaining to Bharata Natya, Shrunga, Bharunga, Rathi, Perini Nritya etc., are engraved 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.
8. SRI SOMESWARA LAXMINASASIMHA SWAMY TEMPLE, PALAKURTHY.
It is located at a distance of 50 Kms 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 dillapidated '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 the course of time, presently it is a famous pilgrimage centre in warangal district. Pilgrims are 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.
9. BOMMERA POTHANNA BIRTH PLACE
It is located at a distance of 50 Kms from Warangal , just 3 Kms away from PALAKURTHY, This is the birth place of great natural poet Sri Bammera Pothanna. It is tourist place. Inside there is a temple where Pothanna used to pray god.
10. SRI RAMACHANDRA SWAMY TEMLE, JEEDICAL
It is located at a distance of 10 kms 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 disguise 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.
