Bhadrakali Lake Explained

Bhadrakali Lake
Location:Warangal, Telangana
Coords:17.9949°N 79.582°W
Type:Artificial
Pushpin Map:India Telangana
Pushpin Map Alt:Location of Bhadrakali lake within Telangana
Basin Countries:India
Frozen:No
Cities:Warangal

Bhadrakali Lake is a lake in Warangal, Telangana built by Ganapati of Kakatiya dynasty. The lake is situated near the famous Bhadrakali Temple.

History

It was built by Ganapati Deva of Kakatiya dynasty.

Tourism

The lake is being developed into the largest Geo-Biodiversity Cultural Park – with promenades, historic caves, suspension bridges, natural trails, nesting ground and ecological reserves.[1] Funds have also been sanctioned for strengthening the lake bund, under the HRIDAY scheme.[2] [3]

Notes and References

  1. News: Destination Warangal. Ifthekhar. J. S.. 2015-08-06. The Hindu. 2019-10-05. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20161221003756/http://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/history-and-culture/warangals-cultural-heritage-set-to-get-a-boost-under-hriday-project/article7507399.ece. 2016-12-21. en-IN. 0971-751X.
  2. News: Telangana to restore five water bodies. 2016-03-28. The Hindu. 2019-10-05. en-IN. 0971-751X.
  3. News: Not Hyderabad, Warangal now tourism hotspot. 14 October 2015. Swathyr. Iyer. The Times of India. en. 2019-10-05.