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'{{About|the municipality in India|its namesake district|Warangal district}} {{Use dmy dates|date=December 2014}} <!-- See [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Indian cities]] for details --> {{Infobox settlement | name = Warangal | native_name = {{lang|te|వరంగల్}}<br>{{lang|ur|وارنگل}} | native_name_lang = te | settlement_type = [[City]] | image_skyline = | image_alt = | image_caption = Clockwise from top left: City View, NIT warangal, Railway station, Central bus station, Thousand pillar temple and Kakatiya toranam. | map_alt = | map_caption = | pushpin_map = India Telangana | pushpin_label_position = right | pushpin_map_alt = | pushpin_map_caption = | latd = 18.0 | latm = | lats = | latNS = N | longd = 79.58 | longm = | longs = | longEW = E | coordinates_display = inline,title | subdivision_type = Other Names | subdivision_name = Orugallu<br>Ekasila Nagaram | subdivision_type1 = Country | subdivision_name1 = [[India]] | subdivision_type2 = [[States and territories of India|State]] | subdivision_name2 = [[Telangana]] | subdivision_type3 = [[List of districts of India|District]] | subdivision_name3 = [[Warangal district|Warangal]] | established_title = <!-- Established --> | established_date = 12th century | founder = | named_for = [[National heritage site|Heritage]] | government_type = | governing_body = [[Greater Warangal Municipal Corporation]](GWMC) | leader_title 1 = [[Mayor]] | leader_name 1 = Nannepuneni Narender | leader_title 2 = [[Municipal Commissioner]] | leader_name 2 = Sarfaraz Ahmad<ref>{{cite news|title=Municipal commissioner |url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/kadiam-leads-swachh-warangal-drive/article7290969.ece|location=Warangal}}</ref> | leader_title2 = [[Commissioner of Police]] | leader_name2 = Sudheer Babu<ref>{{cite news|title=Commissioner of Police |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Sudheer-Babu-first-Warangal-city-police-commissioner/articleshow/47547331.cms|location=Warangal}}</ref> | unit_pref = Metric | area_footnotes = <ref name="corp">{{cite web|title=Warangal Municipal Corporation, Budget 2014-15|url=http://www.gwmc.gov.in/aboutUs.aspx|publisher=Greater Warangal Municipal Corporation|accessdate=4 February 2015}}</ref> | area_total_km2 = 407.77 | area_rank = 17th(India) 2nd(State) | elevation_footnotes = | elevation_m = 302 | population_total = 811844 | population_metro = 948554 | population_as_of = 2011 |population_rank = [[List of most populous cities in India|62nd (India)]]<br>[[List of cities in Telangana by population|2nd (state)]] | population_density_km2 = auto | population_demonym = Warangalite | population_footnotes = <ref name="corp"/> | demographics_type1 = Languages | demographics1_title1 = Official | demographics1_info1 = [[Telugu language|Telugu]], [[Urdu]] | blank1_name = Ethnicity | blank1_info = [[Indian people|Indian]] | timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]] | utc_offset1 = +5:30 | postal_code_type = <!-- [[Postal Index Number|PIN]] --> | postal_code = 506 xxx | area_code_type = Telephone code | area_code = +91-870-XXX XXXX | registration_plate = TS–03<ref>{{cite web|title=District Codes|url=http://www.transport.telangana.gov.in/html/registration-districtcodes.html|publisher=Government of Telangana Transport Department|accessdate=4 September 2014}}</ref> | website = {{URL|http://www.gwmc.gov.in/|Greater Warangal Municipal Corporation}} | footnotes = }} [[File:Sunset at Bhadrakali Lake 01.jpg|thumb|250px|Sunset at Bhadrakali Lake]] [[File:Carved pillar in Thoousand Pillar Temple.jpg|thumb|250px|Carved pillar at Thousand Pillar Temple]] '''Warangal''' {{audio|Warangal.ogg|pronunciation}}; is a city and the district headquarters of [[Warangal district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Telangana]]. In 2014, the city was included in the proposed [[HRIDAY - Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana]] by [[Government of India]], along with eleven other Indian cities.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/Warangal-Gets-Heritage-Push-with-Hriday-Touch/2014/12/20/article2580031.ece |work=New Indian Express |date=20 December 2014 |title=Warangal Gets Heritage Push with Hriday Touch |accessdate=2015-04-07}}</ref> It was also listed among the 100 proposed smart cities that will be eligible for additional investment to improve urban infrastructure and industrial opportunities.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.aptoday.com/newsnpolitics/5-in-telangana-amp-only-4-smart-cities-in-ap/3138/ |date=12 September 2014 |title=5 in Telangana & Only 4 Smart cities in AP |work=AP Today |accessdate=2015-04-07}}</ref> It has a population of about one million and this made the city corporation to be upgraded to ''Greater Warangal'' in early 2015.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/150129/nation-current-affairs/article/%E2%80%98greater%E2%80%99-tag-warangal-corporation |title=‘Greater’ tag to Warangal Corporation |date=29 January 2015 |work=Deccan Chronicle |accessdate=2015-04-07}}</ref> ==Etymology== "Oru" means 'single' and "Kal" is referred as a 'stone' in local language. The word "Orugallu" synonyms, one rock, which describes the city was carved out of a single large stone. The word "Ekasila nagaram" is other way of describing the name Orugallu which literally means same as ''"City Carved Out of Single Stone"'', used very commonly in the period of Kakatiyan empire. As the time went on, Orugallu was changed to "Warangallu" and finally settled as Warangal.<ref name="History of Warangal">{{cite web|url=http://www.warangalcity.in/home_hiswgl.html|title=History of Warangal|publisher=|accessdate=28 July 2015}}</ref> ==History== Warangal, then known as Orugallu, was the capital of the [[Kakatiya dynasty]] from 1195 CE until that ruling family was defeated by the [[Delhi Sultanate]] in 1323. The city was then renamed as Sultanpur.<ref name="Eaton 2005 17–21">{{cite book |title=A Social History of the Deccan: 1300–1761 |first=Richard M. |last=Eaton |year=2005 |publisher=Cambridge University Press |isbn=978-0-52125-484-7 |url=https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=DNNgdBWoYKoC |pages=17–21}}</ref> The Kakatiyas left many monuments, including an impressive fortress, four massive stone gateways, the Swayambhu temple dedicated to [[Shiva]], and the Ramappa temple situated near Ramappa Lake. The cultural and administrative distinction of the Kakatiyas was mentioned by [[Marco Polo]]. After the defeat of [[Prataparudra II]], the [[Musunuri Nayaks]] united 72 Nayak chieftains and captured Warangal from [[Delhi Sultanate]] and ruled for fifty years. After the demise of the Nayaks, Warangal was part of the [[Bahmani Sultanate]] and then the Sultanate of [[Golconda]]. The [[Mughal Empire|Mughal]] emperor [[Aurangzeb]] conquered Golconda in 1687, and it remained part of the Mughal empire until the southern provinces of the empire split away to become the state of [[Hyderabad state|Hyderabad]] in 1724, which included the Telangana region and some parts of Maharashtra and Karnataka. Hyderabad was annexed to India in 1948, and became an [[States and territories of India|Indian state]]. In 1956 Hyderabad was partitioned as part of the [[States Reorganisation Act]], and Telangana, the [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-speaking region of Hyderabad state, which includes Warangal, became part of Andhra Pradesh. ==Geography and climate== Warangal is located at {{Coord|18.0|N|79.58|E|}}. It has an average elevation of 302&nbsp;metres (990&nbsp;feet). {{climate chart |Warangal |16|30|15 |18|33|5 |22|37|5 |26|40|7 |28|42|15 |28|37|50 |25|32|85 |25|31|170 |23|33|160 |22|33|70 |18|31|10 |15|30|0 |source=[http://www.mustseeindia.com/Warangal-weather mustseeindia.com] |float=right |clear=right }} [[File:Waddepally lake, Warangal.JPG|thumb|left|Waddepally lake, Warangal]] It is settled in the eastern part of [[Deccan Plateau]] made up of granite rocks and hill formations<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tourism-of-india.com/deccan-plateau.html|title=Deccan Plateau, Andhra Pradesh - Things to do in Andhra Pradesh|publisher=|accessdate=28 July 2015}}</ref> which left the region barren making the cultivation depend on seasonal rainfalls. There are no river flows nearby warangal, which makes it to rely on [[Kakatiya Canal]] which originates from [[Sriram Sagar Project]] to meet the drinking water requirements.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/three-towns-in-the-grip-of-water-crisis/article315842.ece|title=Three towns in the grip of water crisis|work=The Hindu|accessdate=28 July 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nih.ernet.in/rbis/india_information/drinking.htm|title=Drinking Water|publisher=|accessdate=28 July 2015}}</ref> Located in the semi-arid region of Telangana, Warangal has a predominantly hot and dry climate. Summer starts in March, and peak in May with average high temperatures in the {{convert|42|C|F}} range. The [[monsoon]] arrives in June and lasts until September with about {{convert|550|mm|in|abbr=on}} of precipitation. A dry, mild winter starts in October and lasts until early February, when there is little humidity and average temperatures in the {{convert|22|-|23|C|F}} range. Many hill rocks and lakes are located around warangal. [[Thousand Pillar Temple]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://telanganatourisminfo.com/warangal-tourism-info/|title=Warangal Tourism |publisher=|accessdate=6 March 2016}}</ref> Padmakshi hill and Govinda Rajula Gutta are two famous hills with temples.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.myhappyjourney.com/attraction/22/Govindarajula-Gutta|title=Govindarajula Gutta, Warangal India: Find Timings, History and review of Govindarajula Gutta|publisher=|accessdate=28 July 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.padmakshi.org/about|title=About - Welcome to Padmakshi Temple|publisher=|accessdate=28 July 2015}}</ref> Bhadrakali and Waddepally are the two famous lakes which adds scenic beauty and also are the major sources of drinking water.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.academia.edu/2365607/Lake_Water_Quality_and_its_Interaction_with_Aquifers_in_Warangal_City|title=Lake Water Quality and its Interaction with Aquifers in Warangal City|author=D. Thhatikkonda|publisher=|accessdate=28 July 2015}}</ref> ==Governance== ===Civic administration=== [[Greater Warangal Municipal Corporation]] is the civic body of the city, which oversees the civic needs. In July 1951 the city was upgraded to Special Grade Municipality status. Later, in July 1960, it was upgraded to Selection Grade Municipality. On 18 August 1994, the city was declared a municipal corporation.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ourwmc.com/ |title=Welcome to Warangal Municipal Corporation |publisher=Ourwmc.com |date=18 August 1994 |accessdate=19 April 2014}}</ref> On 28 January 2015, city was upgraded to Greater Municipal Corporation by the state government of Telangana<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.telanganastateinfo.com/greater-warangal-municipal-corporation-formed/|title=Greater warangal municipal corporation formed|work=Telangana State Information, History, Tourism, News, TSPSC News & Results|accessdate=28 July 2015}}</ref> Presently, the GWMC covers over {{convert|407.71|sqkm|sqmi}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.warangzp.appr.gov.in/hidden/-/asset_publisher/di5XrVERUf8s/content/warangal-municipal-limits-altered-with-inclusion-of-42-villages |title=Warangal Municipal limits altered with inclusion of 42 villages - hidden - National Panchayat Portal |publisher=Warangzp.appr.gov.in |date= |accessdate=19 April 2014}}</ref> City planning is governed by the [[Kakatiya Urban Development Authority]], which was constituted in 1982. That body oversees development of infrastructure and other projects in the city.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://kuda.in/profile.html |title=Kakatiy Urban Development Au |publisher=Kuda.in |date= |accessdate=19 April 2014}}</ref> The former Warangal Municipal Corporation implemented some pilot projects, such as the Solid Waste Management programme, that were so successful that other corporations have since implemented them.<ref>{{cite web|author=Special Correspondent |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-Telangana/drive-to-keep-warangal-clean/article3986954.ece |title=Drive to keep Warangal clean |publisher=The Hindu |date=11 October 2012 |accessdate=19 April 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/warangal-model-for-solid-waste-management/article4832289.ece |title=Warangal model for solid waste management |publisher=The Hindu |date=20 June 2013 |accessdate=19 April 2014}}</ref> The city is divided into 58 political wards where each ward is represented by an area corporator. ===Law and order=== [[File:WL police vehicle.jpg|thumb|Police patrol vehicle in Warangal]] The urban police district, which is responsible for maintaining law and order in city and agglomerated areas around Warangal was converted into a Police Commissionerate by the state government in 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/Warangal-to-Get-Police-Commissionerate/2015/01/26/article2637204.ece|title=Warangal to Get Police Commissionerate|work=The New Indian Express}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sakshi.com/news/telangana/warangal-the-police-commissionerate-206818?pfrom=home-news-arround-reg|title=వరంగల్.. ఇక పోలీసు కమిషనరేట్|publisher=|accessdate=28 July 2015}}</ref> Inspector General will be working as police commissionear who is also given magisterial powers. There are around 19 police stations present under warangal commissionerate.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://warangalpolice.gov.in/JurPS.aspx|title=Jurisdiction of Police Stations|publisher=|accessdate=28 July 2015}}</ref> ===Healthcare=== The 1200-bed [[Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Hospital]] is the largest hospital in the city. It also serves the needs of patients from the neighbouring districts of [[Khammam]] and [[Karimnagar]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sehat.com/mgm-mahatma-gandhi-memorial-hospitals-warangal|title=MGM (Mahatma Gandhi Memorial) Hospital in Warangal - Sehat|publisher=|accessdate=28 July 2015}}</ref> Apart from major public hospitals such as those for maternity, chest and tuberculosis, there are many private specialist hospitals like Lifeline, Rohini, Jaya, Guardian, St.Ann's.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/141029/nation-current-affairs/article/biomedical-wastes-pose-threat-lives|title=Biomedical wastes pose a threat to lives|work=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/}}</ref> ==Economy== [[File:WarangalCorporation.jpg|thumb|Greater Warangal Municipal Corporation (WMC)]] According to the 2011 census of India, Warangal is one of the Indian cities that has seen rapid growth of urbanisation. This category is led by cities such as [[Gandhinagar]] (35% to 43%), Warangal (19% to 28%), [[Kozhikode]] (38% to 67%).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/business/business-others/high-growth-north-yet-to-match-spatial-spread-of-south-west/ |title=High growth North yet to match spatial spread of South, West |publisher=The Indian Express |date=7 April 2014 |accessdate=15 June 2014}}</ref> Agriculture is the main economic activity with irrigation depending mainly on monsoon and seasonal rainfalls. Major crops are [[paddy (unmilled rice)|paddy]], [[cotton]], [[mango]] and [[wheat]]. Warangal benefits from the Godavari lift irrigation scheme which is designed to lift water from the [[Godavari]] river to irrigate drought prone areas in the Telangana region.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://irrigation.cgg.gov.in/OngMaj/GodavariLiftIrrigationSchemeDetail.htm |title=Detailed Profile Of The Project |publisher=Irrigation.cgg.gov.in |date=23 May 2003 |accessdate=19 April 2014}}</ref> The city hosts Asia's second-biggest grain market, located in Enumamula.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiagrowing.com/Telangana/Warangal/Hanamkonda/Enumamula |title=Enumamula Village, Hanamkonda Mandal, Warangal |publisher=India Growing |date= |accessdate=19 April 2014}}</ref> It is also attracting investors in information technology.<ref>{{cite web|author=Special Correspondent |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-Telangana/stpiwarangal-woos-investors/article5647745.ece |title=STPI-Warangal woos investors |publisher=The Hindu |date=3 February 2014 |accessdate=19 April 2014}}</ref> The incubation tower at [[Madikonda]] is likely to play a significant role in this development.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/Telangana /article1516044.ece#.UzFl9BSaUn4 |title=Warangal has good scope to be IT hub: Ponnala |publisher=The New Indian Express |date=25 March 2013 |accessdate=19 April 2014}}</ref> ==Transport== [[File:Warangaltraffic.jpg|thumb|left|Traffic on warangal Roads]] ===Roadway=== [[National Highway 163 (India)(old numbering)|National Highway 163]] connecting Hyderabad in Telangana and [[Bhopalpatnam]] in Chhattisgarh, NH 563 connecting [[Ramagundam]] and [[Khammam]] passes through warangal. Central bus terminal is located in Hanamkonda, connects warangal with neighbouring cities.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.onefivenine.com/india/BusStation/Hanmakonda|title=APSRTC Hanmakonda Bus Station - Hanmakonda Bus Station Map|publisher=|accessdate=28 July 2015}}</ref> Along with Garuda, Indra, Super luxury and Express Bus services, ordinary services to neighbouring towns and villages are operated by [[Telangana State Road Transport Corporation]] (TSRTC). City buses runs in various routes across the city and sub urban areas.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Guntur-still-awaits-city-RTC-services/articleshow/43761506.cms|title=Guntur still awaits city RTC services|work=The Times of India|accessdate=28 July 2015}}</ref> City ordinary, city merupu are the main local services used by the people and are the cheapest mode of transportation. There are 3 bus depots located in heart of the city. [[File:Konarkexpresskzpt.jpg|thumb|left|Konark Express in Kazipet Junction]] ===Railway=== [[Indian Railways]] connects Warangal with all other Indian cities. [[Kazipet railway station]] and [[Warangal railway station]] are two major stations which falls under south central railway Secunderabad division. Kazipet Junction is located on [[Delhi]]-[[Nagpur]]-[[Kazipet]]-[[Secunderabad]] route. It is one of the biggest railway junctions in India, acting as a gateway between north and south India having a high traffic of 147 trains passing through it every day.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.karimnzp.appr.gov.in/en/hidden/-/asset_publisher/di5XrVERUf8s/content/transport-information/|title=KARIMNAGAR-District Panchayat|publisher=|accessdate=28 July 2015}}</ref> Kazipet Junction shelters both Electric and Diesel Loco sheds with a capacity of holding 175 and 142 locos<ref>http://www.scr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_section.jsp?id=0,1,291,357,950,952</ref><ref>http://www.scr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_section.jsp?lang=0&id=0,1,291,357,950,951</ref><br> Warangal railway station is located on [[Delhi]]-[[Nagpur]]-[[Vijayawada]]-[[Chennai]] route at a distance of {{convert|14|km|mi|0}} from Kazipet Junction. It is administrated by [[South Central Railway zone]]. Kazipet town, Vanchanagiri, Hasanparthy Road are the other railway stations within Warangal city limits. ===Airway=== Warangal has a small [[Warangal Airport|airport]] built by the Nizams at Mamnoor, in 1930. Many Cargo services and Vayudoot services have also used it as their hub. This airport is currently being used as NCC Training Centre by No. 4(A) air squadron for gliding sorties, skeet shooting and aero-modeling<ref>http://www.deccanchronicle.com/140921/nation-current-affairs/article/mamnoor-airport-function-only-after-2030</ref> by police. Currently, there is no scheduled commercial air service from this airport. ==Education== [[File:NITwarangal.jpg|thumb|view of NIT warangal]] ===University=== *[[Kakatiya University]] *[[Kaloji Health University]] ===College=== ====Engineering==== *[[NIT Warangal]], formerly known as Regional Engineering College<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nitw.ac.in/nitw/|title=NIT WARANGAL|author=WSDC NITW|publisher=|accessdate=28 July 2015}}</ref> *[[Kakatiya Institute of Technology and Science]] *[[SR Engineering College]] *[[Vaagdevi College of Engineering]] *[[Ramappa Engineering College]] ====Medical==== *[[Kakatiya Medical College]], is a government medical college founded in 1959<ref name="timesofindia.indiatimes.com">{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Kaloji-health-varsity-VC-takes-charge/articleshow/43665262.cms|title=Kaloji health varsity VC takes charge|work=The Times of India|accessdate=28 July 2015}}</ref> ====Arts and Science==== *[[CKM Arts and Science College]] *[[University Arts and Science College]] ====Polytechnic==== *[[VMR Polytechnic]] ===School=== *[[Warangal Public School]] *[[Hyderabad Public School, Warangal|Hyderabad Public School]] *[[Delhi Public School, Warangal|Delhi Public School]] ==Culture== {{bar box |width=250px |barwidth=100px |title=Religions in Warangal<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.census2011.co.in/census/city/398-warangal.html|title=Warangal City Population Census 2011 - Andhra Pradesh|publisher=}}</ref> |titlebar=#ddd |left1=Religion |right1=Percent |float=right |bars= {{bar percent|Hindu|Orange|83.41}} {{bar percent|Muslim|Green|14.39}} {{bar percent|Christians|Blue|1.65}} {{bar percent|Others†|Black|0.55}} |caption=†<small>Includes [[Sikh]]s, [[Jainism|Jains]] </small> }} ===Bathukamma=== [[Bathukamma]] is a floral festival celebrated by women of warangal, worshipping the goddess with different flowers for nine days.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/bathukamma-festivities-in-the-air/article6442465.ece|title=Bathukamma: Festivities in the air|author=Special Correspondent|work=The Hindu|accessdate=28 July 2015}}</ref> Though the festival is celebrated all over the state, it is famously known as major festival of warangal. After arranging different flowers in attractive manner which are available in the season, women carry their ''"Bathukamma"'' to nearest temple in their locality, after crowd gatherings they clap, sing and dance rhythmically around the Bathukamma.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/bathukamma-festivities-to-begin-from-sept-24/article6432089.ece|title=Bathukamma festivities to begin from Sept. 24|author=Gollapudi Srinivasa Rao|work=The Hindu|accessdate=28 July 2015}}</ref> Along with [[Bonalu]], bathukamma is declared as state festival on 15 June 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Bonalu-Bathukamma-declared-state-festivals/articleshow/36677768.cms|title=Bonalu, Bathukamma declared state festivals|work=The Times of India|accessdate=28 July 2015}}</ref> ===Medaram Jatara=== [[Sammakka Saralamma Jatara]] or '''Medaram Jatara''' is a popular religious congregation in the honour of Goddesses which is celebrated at [[Medaram]] in [[Warangal district]] . It is said to be the largest religious congregation in India after [[Kumbha Mela]]. This 3-day festival attracts many devotees in the country. ===Cuisine=== South Indian dishes includes [[Dosa]], [[Vada (food)|Vada]], Puri are common breakfast items. Rice with variety of curries including curd is taken as main food. ''"Biryani"'' is a famous delicious food item which is served in all hotels, biryani available in the hotels of old city area of mandi bazar is very famous for its taste. Special food items [[Harees]] and [[Haleem]] are traditional food items available in the season of Ramzan.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://cityofwarangal.com/harees-popular-than-haleem-in-warangal/|title=City Of Warangal » Harees popular than Haleem in Warangal|work=City Of Warangal|accessdate=28 July 2015}}</ref> ==Tourism== The Glorious Kakatiya Temples and Gateways have been added to the tentative list of World Heritage sites by [[UNESCO]].<ref>http://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/5889/</ref> Tourist attractions include:<ref>http://www.telanganatourism.gov.in/partials/destinations/regions/warangal.html</ref> *[[Warangal Fort]] *[[Thousand Pillar Temple]] *[[Padmakshi Temple]] *[[Bhadrakali Temple, Warangal|Bhadrakali Temple]] *[[Syed Shah Afzal Biabani|Kazipet Dargah]] *Warangal Zoo Park *[[Ramappa Temple]] *[[Pakhal Lake]] *[[Laknavaram Lake]] *Pandavula Guttalu *Mylaram Caves ==References== {{reflist|colwidth=30em}} ==Further reading== *{{cite journal |title=From Delhi to the Deccan: Newly Discovered Tughluq Monuments at Warangal-Sult̤ānpur and the Beginnings of Indo-Islamic Architecture in Southern India |first1=Phillip B. |last1=Wagoner |first2=John Henry |last2=Rice |journal=Artibus Asiae |volume=61 |issue=1 |year=2001 |pages=77–117 |jstor=3249963}} {{subscription required}} ==External links== {{commons category}} * {{Wikivoyage-inline}} * [http://www.warangal.nic.in#! warangal district official web site] * [http://www.gwmc.gov.in/ warangal municipalcorrporation web site] <!--Please DO ''not'' enter your personal details or your phone number. 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