Gnana Saraswathi Temple

A 13th-century Kakatiya-era Shiva temple at Jainath in tribal Adilabad district, exhibiting the same decorative richness as Ramappa Temple. Lord Someshwara (Shiva as the moon-lord) is enshrined here. One of the finest examples of Kakatiya temple architecture in north Telangana, relatively undiscovered.

A powerful forest goddess (Vana Durga) temple on the scenic banks of the Manjira river, 90 km from Hyderabad. Devotees cross the river by boat to reach the temple. Very popular with Hyderabad pilgrims, especially on Tuesdays and Sundays. The forested riverbank setting makes it a unique pilgrimage experience.

One of the most important Hanuman temples in Telangana, located on a hill near the Godavari river. Lord Anjanna Swamy (Hanuman) is worshipped here in a unique standing posture. Receives 50,000+ pilgrims on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Famous for devotees fulfilling vows (mottu) by shaving their heads.

A highly revered Telangana folk deity temple — Lord Mallanna (a form of Shiva, also called Shiva Bhakta Shiva) is unique to Telangana's tradition. Receives one of the largest pilgrim gatherings in Telangana during the annual Komuravelli Mallanna festival (Sivarathri). Located 40 km from Hyderabad.