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SIGHTSEEING HIGHLIGHTS
The Raichur Fort, of course,
is the first destination for tourists. A prime attraction here is the huge stone slab which extends to 41 ft in
length. This slab depicts a record in Telugu and also the awe-inspiring scenes
of the huge slabs being hauled up the hill with the help of buffalo driven
carts. For the pilgrims, the Ekminar Mosque and Jami Masjid beckon.
The Raichur Thermal Power Station in Shakthinagar also draws a fair share of
the crowd.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
Theatre/Performing
Arts
The
Raichur Zilla Rangotsava is an 8 day cultural gala on drama, art
exhibition and symposium, organized by the Karnataka Nataka
Academy.
Festivals
On the eve of the kharif
season, a 3-day cultural festival is held, marking the celebration of Karahunnime, which brings about a mass
of revellers.
Excursions
The Ranganatha Temple and Huchchappayana Matha at Anegundi are famous for its majestic
architecture from the Vijayanagar era. In addition, the Pampa Sarovara, Kamal Mahal and Nava Brindavan ? which houses the
mortal remains of famous saints, are other major attractions.
Boating
There are numerous places for boating in
the Krishna & Tungabhadra Rivers. Also, Jaladurga & Korva are famous river islands. Tourism Info:
Department of Tourism
Tourist officer,
Dist Stadium Complex,
Raichur 584 101Situated on the
banks of the Tungabhadra
River in the eastern part
of Karnataka, Raichur is famous for its imposing Raichur Fort. It has acquired
a rich history over the centuries, having been a part of various empires, such
the Mauryas, Chalukyas, Bahmanis, Vijayanagara and the Mughal kings. Having
thus imbibed the culture of so many dynasties, it has become a cultural
kaleidoscope of India.
It is often historically alluded to as Doab (meaning two rivers in Hindi),
given the proximity of the Krishna & Tungabhadra rivers.
The city Raichur
dates back to 1294 AD, when the fort was constructed by the Kakatiya rulers
stone inscriptions found here corroborate the veracity of this fact. In
addition, a repository of age-old relics and artefacts bear testimony to its
historical legacy. Among the ruins of the immense fort are many tanks and old
temples.
Today, Raichur is
an important commercial, industrial and educational centre besides being the
headquarters of Raichur district. Famous for its produce of rice, oilseeds and
cotton, the place is a commercial centre on the Central Railway. It is around
409 Km from Bangalore
and an important station on the Guntakal-Mumbai railway line.
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