Telangana is the 29th State. The state has achieved separate statehood on June 2nd, 2014. Through the constitutional and jurisdictional acts and the other articles mentioned in the Constitution of India Telangana was incorporated into the state charter.
Origin of the name Telangana
The origin behind the name of Telangana is an interesting fact. Legends say that the name of Telangana derives from Trilinga Desa. Lord Shiva who is the God in this part of the country descended in Linga form in one of the three mountains of Trilinga Desa. One of these mountains was Telangana.
Sharing Capital with Andhra Pradesh
It is one of the only cities in India that shares a joint capital. Its neighboring state Andhra Pradesh, whose capital is Hyderabad, is shared by the state as well. Telangana also has its endowed capital city as Hyderabad. Hyderabad being a tier-1 city serves as the joint capital for both these states.
Has the Ganges of her own
The sacred and holy Godavari River passes through the state. The river is considered holy by the residents of the state. It also goes by the name of Dakshin Ganga or the Ganges of the South.
Presence of a heart-shaped lake
Hyderabad as we all know has been the site of many cultural developments throughout human development in India. Hussain Sagar Lake in Hyderabad, the capital city of Telangana is a unique shaped lake. This is considered one of the most interesting features of Telangana.
Association with number 12
Such is a rarity for any state or any union domain in any part of the world. One of the most interesting facts about Telangana is that it is the 12th largest state and the 12th most populated state in the country. Its population structure and size can easily rank it as the 33rd largest country in the world.
Home to variety of Indian dynasties
The state has been a rich center of cultural heritage and spiritual growth of the country. It has been the ruling center of humongous ruling dynasties like the Mauryan empire, Satavahana Dynasty, Chalukya Dynasty and Kakatiya Dynasty.
Land of precious metals
The fort of Golconda near Hyderabad is a famous tourist attraction point. Several gold mines are present in the location.
Presence of a unique archaeological structure
The state has one of the most unique archaeological structures in the form of the 1000 pillar temple. The temple is located in the Warangal District. It is one of the famous religious destinations across the world.
Presence of important neighboring states
The state of Telangana is surrounded by five industrious neighbors. They include the states of Chattisgarh, Odisha, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka.
As tall as the sky
The state houses one of the most interesting and unique terrestrial features in India. Among one the most interesting facts about the state is the Kuntala Waterfall in the Adilabad District. It is a commanding relief feature and the highest waterfall in the state of Telangana.
Shifting away from agriculture to technology
It is slowly transforming from a primarily agricultural economy to an industrially developed state. As one of the most interesting facts about the state, it has emerged as a center of software and research development in the country. Many prime engineering and information technology institutes like Bharat Dynamics and Development Laboratory have their primary branches in Telangana.
Bi-lingual state
One of the most interesting facts about the state is that it is a bi-lingual state. Some in the state also spoke in Urdu.
Religious status
The official religion in the state of Telangana is both Hindu and Islam. It is one of those states where both the Hindus and Muslims can co-exist peacefully. There are many famous temples in the state like Birla Mandir while it also houses famous mosques like Makkah Masjid.
The heart-shaped lake
One of the truly magnificent and gorgeous lakes in the state, Hussain Sagar Lake in Hyderabad has a unique shape. Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah was the one who built it in 1563 and it has a large statue of the Gautam Buddha in the middle of it. It is also the largest lake in the world that has a heart shape.
