Explore an 800 year old Banyan tree that spreads over 3 acres of land in Pillalamarri in Mahabubnagar district. Pillalamarri is also known as Peerlamarri. This tree has huge roots hanging down from the branches and it spreads forming other trees like children. They say that this tree can accommodate thousands of people in its shade. The locals started calling it the Children’s tree which is the literal translation of the name. It is also called Peerlamarri because beneath the tree there is a Muslim Saint’s tomb. So the locals even call it the Saints tree. Peer means saint and marri means Banyan in local dialect. This attraction is located only 4 kms from Mahbubnagar district.
Pillalamarri is one of the major tourist attractions today. Several people from places like Hyderabad and neighboring district just make a stop over to see the tree. There is also a museum which houses artifacts that were found in ancient times in this region. There is also a nursery and a deer park close to the tree. Pillalamarri is also a famous spot for film shooting. Many movies were shot in this Banyan tree grove. Also since there is a tomb dedicated to a saint several pilgrims visit this place. During the rainy season one can go boating in this village. You can also visit the aquarium and the zoological park here.
There are a number of temples and mosques that date to 2nd century AD in Mahbubnagar. There are nearly 14 famous mosques and 8 Dargahs that can be visited here.
Umamaheshwaram temple was constructed in 2nd century AD and is located on top of the hill. Reaching the temple on the hill is little complicated as you have to drive through narrow and steep Ghats. The main idol in the temple is Shiva Lingam. The temple is surrounded by beautiful forests. It is one of the very famous temples of India. For a very long period of time it was inaccessible but it has always been home to several saints. The temple also has a water source which is called Papanashanam. The small rock bowl consists some water in it. The interesting fact is that no matter how much water you draw it will still have water left in it. The source of the water cannot be found.
Alampur is the site of the famous Navabrahma temple. This temple was built in 7th century AD. It is also a confluence place of River Krishna and Tungabhadra.
Pillalamarri can easily be accessed through road. Mahbubnagar is only 90 kms from Hyderabad. There are several buses that go to mahbubnagar frequently. It takes about 2 hours to reach there. From Mahbubnagar you can take the local transport like auto rickshaws to visit Pillalamarri.
Pillalamarri is one of the major tourist attractions today. Several people from places like Hyderabad and neighboring district just make a stop over to see the tree. There is also a museum which houses artifacts that were found in ancient times in this region. There is also a nursery and a deer park close to the tree. Pillalamarri is also a famous spot for film shooting. Many movies were shot in this Banyan tree grove. Also since there is a tomb dedicated to a saint several pilgrims visit this place. During the rainy season one can go boating in this village. You can also visit the aquarium and the zoological park here.
There are a number of temples and mosques that date to 2nd century AD in Mahbubnagar. There are nearly 14 famous mosques and 8 Dargahs that can be visited here.
Umamaheshwaram temple was constructed in 2nd century AD and is located on top of the hill. Reaching the temple on the hill is little complicated as you have to drive through narrow and steep Ghats. The main idol in the temple is Shiva Lingam. The temple is surrounded by beautiful forests. It is one of the very famous temples of India. For a very long period of time it was inaccessible but it has always been home to several saints. The temple also has a water source which is called Papanashanam. The small rock bowl consists some water in it. The interesting fact is that no matter how much water you draw it will still have water left in it. The source of the water cannot be found.
Alampur is the site of the famous Navabrahma temple. This temple was built in 7th century AD. It is also a confluence place of River Krishna and Tungabhadra.
Pillalamarri can easily be accessed through road. Mahbubnagar is only 90 kms from Hyderabad. There are several buses that go to mahbubnagar frequently. It takes about 2 hours to reach there. From Mahbubnagar you can take the local transport like auto rickshaws to visit Pillalamarri.
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