Heritage in Prakasham
Prakasham District's past goes all the way back to 250 BC when the Maurya Dynasty ruled over this region.
This dynasty paved way for the Satavahanas, during whose reign Buddhism flourished in the region. The era saw many Buddhist temples and stupas being built.
Thereafter, region saw the Ikshvaku and Vijayanagar kings, the Qutub Shahi dynasty and the lastly the Mughals.
Each ruler left behind a unique impression on the cultural landscape of Prakasham.
The district is renowned for its black granite and the town of Chimakurthy is known to produces some of best quality granite in India.
Podili is home to a ancient temple, the Nirmamahesware Swami Temple, which is dedicated to Lord Shiva.
The district headquarters is located in the town of Ongole, which is world famous for its bullocks.
These bullocks called Ongole gitta, are used in bullfights in Mexico and are in great demand in certain parts of East Africa for their strength and toughness.
Prakasham District's past goes all the way back to 250 BC when the Maurya Dynasty ruled over this region.
This dynasty paved way for the Satavahanas, during whose reign Buddhism flourished in the region. The era saw many Buddhist temples and stupas being built.
Thereafter, region saw the Ikshvaku and Vijayanagar kings, the Qutub Shahi dynasty and the lastly the Mughals.
Each ruler left behind a unique impression on the cultural landscape of Prakasham.
The district is renowned for its black granite and the town of Chimakurthy is known to produces some of best quality granite in India.
Podili is home to a ancient temple, the Nirmamahesware Swami Temple, which is dedicated to Lord Shiva.
The district headquarters is located in the town of Ongole, which is world famous for its bullocks.
These bullocks called Ongole gitta, are used in bullfights in Mexico and are in great demand in certain parts of East Africa for their strength and toughness.
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