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The ancient Meda Cheruvu tank in Bokkalagutta, Mancherial, was breached following heavy upstream rains, creating a 15-metre-wide cut. Farmers fear reduced water supply, and officials are assessing damage and planning repairs. The tank dates back to 900 AD.

A praja darbar was organised as part of the fair

Naikpods offered holy dip to wooden sculptures representing Sadar Bheemanna and other deities in Godavari river

Proposals to create a rope way and introduce trekking and adventurous activities at the fort remain on the paper. As a result, the fort is unable to draw the due limelight

Shyamsundar Reddy of YHAI-Bellampalli said they organised adventurous activities such as trekking, rappelling, climbing and jumaring at the ancient fort for the first time

Gandhari Maisamma Jatara is an important religious and cultural affair of the Rodda clan belonging to Naikpod, a scheduled tribal community

On Sunday, a contingent of five members from the Hyderabad Climbers explored the historic Gandhari Khilla, an ancient fort situated near Bokkalagutta village in Mandamarri mandal.

Due to their efforts, premises of the Gandhari fort became tidy and uncluttered, restoring the pleasant environs of the spot

Forest officials visited the ancient fort and identified paths and spots for trekking and hiking for visitors a few weeks ago

Gandhari fort itself is a geological wonder to see: its sky-looking rock formations, deep gorges and narrow valleys inside the hillocks make the visitor filled with the thrilling feeling of deep sigh.

Mancherial: SC Development Minister Koppula Eshwar requested the public to make the annual three-day Gandhari Maisamma jatara, an important religious and cultural affair of members of the Rodda clan, a grand success. He also unveiled posters of the jatara in Hyderabad on Monday. The fair will be held at the ancient and picturesque Gandhari Fort […]