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{{Infobox settlement
| name = Alampur
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| settlement_type = Mandal
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| subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]]
| subdivision_name1 = [[Telangana]]
| subdivision_name2 = [[Jogulamba Gadwal district|Jogulamba Gadwal]]
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| Muncipal Commissioner = '''Shri.GODHUMALA RAJU M.A'''
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‘’’ GODHUMALA RAJU'’’
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'''Alampur''' is a town situated in [[Jogulamba Gadwal district]]<ref>{{cite web
|url=http://mahabubnagar.tripod.com/Historical_places.htm
|title=Alampur, Historical Places in Jugulamba Gadwal District
|access-date=2009-03-25
| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20090322043356/http://mahabubnagar.tripod.com/Historical_places.htm| archive-date= 22 March 2009 | url-status= live}}</ref><ref>[https://cdn.s3waas.gov.in/s3e0ec453e28e061cc58ac43f91dc2f3f0/uploads/2019/08/2019082931.pdf Map of Alampur Villages]</ref> in the Indian state of [[Telangana]]. Alampur is a popular [[Hinduism|Hindu]] pilgrimage site in [[Shaktism]] and is also home to the [[Alampur Navabrahma Temples|Navabrahma Temples]],<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /> a group of nine temples dedicated to [[Shiva]]<ref name="mahabubnagar.nic.in" /> built in the seventh and eighth century CE. It is the meeting point of the rivers [[Tungabhadra river|Tungabhadra]] and [[Krishna river|Krishna]] and is referred to as ''Dakshina Kasi'' and is also considered the western gateway to [[Srisailam]]. The sacredness of Alampur is mentioned in the [[Skanda Purana]]. It is surrounded by the [[Nallamala Hills|Nallamala hills]] and is situated on the left bank of the [[Tungabhadra river]].

Alampur contains numerous Hindu temples, the prominent ones being [[Alampur Jogulamba Temple|Jogulamba temple]], [[Alampur Navabrahma Temples|Navabrahma temples]], [[Alampur Papanasi Temples|Papanasi temples]], and Sangameswara Temple.

[[Alampur Jogulamba Temple|Jogulamba temple]] is one of the eighteen Maha [[Shakti Peetha]]s, which are the most significant [[shrines]] and pilgrimage destinations in [[Shaktism]]. The [[Alampur Navabrahma Temples|Navabrahma Temples]]<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /> are nine temples dedicated to [[Shiva]]<ref name="mahabubnagar.nic.in" /> built in the seventh and eighth century CE by the [[Badami Chalukyas]]. The Navabrahma temples are listed as an archaeological and architectural treasure on the official "List of Monuments" prepared by the [[Archaeological Survey of India]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2014-06-25|title=List of Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains of Andhra Pradesh - Archaeological Survey of India|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140625052615/http://asi.nic.in/asi_monu_alphalist_andhra.asp|access-date=2020-10-26|website=web.archive.org}}</ref> Papanasi temples are a group of twenty three [[Hindu temple]]s dated between 9th- and 11th-century located in Papanasi village, {{cvt|2.5|km}} to the south-west of [[Alampur, Mahbubnagar|Alampur]]. Papanasi temples are close to the [[Alampur Navabrahma Temples|Navabrahma Temples]] of the [[Shaivism]] tradition, but were constructed a few centuries later by the [[Rashtrakuta dynasty|Rashtrakutas]] and Western [[Western Chalukya Empire|Chalukyas]].

==History==
Alampur was under the rule of [[Shatavahana|Satavahanas]], Ikshvakus of [[Nagarjunakonda]], [[Badami Chalukyas]], [[Rashtrakutas]], [[Kalyani Chalukyas]], [[Kakatiyas]], [[Vijayanagara Empire]], and the Qutb Shahis of [[Golconda]]. Alampur was previously known as ''Halampuram'', ''Hemalapuram'' and ''Alampuram''. Under the name ''Hatampura'', it was mentioned in an inscription dated to 1101 CE in the reign of [[Western Chalukya]] king [[Vikramaditya VI]].<ref name=":3" />

== Temples ==
The Alampur ''Navabhrama Temples'' are historically important and reflect remarkable architectural skills. The Alampur temples are listed as an archaeological and architectural treasure on the official "List of Monuments" prepared by the [[Archaeological Survey of India]] under The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act.<ref>{{cite web |title=Alphabetical List of Monuments - Andhra Pradesh |publisher=[[Archaeological Survey of India]] |url=http://asi.nic.in/asi_monu_alphalist_andhra.asp |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140625052615/http://asi.nic.in/asi_monu_alphalist_andhra.asp |archive-date=25 June 2014 |url-status=dead |access-date=27 August 2015 }}</ref> Since the original area of the temples at Alampur became submerged by the Sri Sailam Hydro-electric Project, the temples were relocated to higher ground. The uniqueness of this group of temples lies in their plan and design in the northern architectural style introduced by the Chalukyas of Badami between 650 and 750 CE.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://ncf.nic.in/ncf_monuments/Andhra_Pradesh.pdf |title=Golconda Fort, Hyderabad |access-date=15 April 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090409231112/http://ncf.nic.in/ncf_monuments/Andhra_Pradesh.pdf |archive-date=9 April 2009 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

===Jogulamba Temple===

{{main article|Daksha Yaga|Shakti Peethas}}
[[File:Dakshayani.jpg|thumb|Shiva carrying the corpse of [[Sati (goddess)|Sati]] Devi]]
The [[Alampur Jogulamba Temple|Jogulamba temple]] is regarded as a Shakti Peetha where [[Sati (Hindu goddess)|Sati Devi]]'s upper teeth fell.<ref name="mahabubnagar.nic.in">{{cite web|url=http://mahabubnagar.nic.in/TourismNew.php?t=1|title=Mahabubnagar-NIC|website=mahabubnagar.nic.in|access-date=14 June 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160403074857/http://mahabubnagar.nic.in/TourismNew.php?t=1|archive-date=3 April 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> The mythology of [[Daksha yajna|Daksha yagna]] and Sati's self immolation is the origin story of [[Shakti Peethas]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Kottiyoor Devaswam Temple Administration Portal|url=http://kottiyoordevaswom.com/|work=kottiyoordevaswom.com/|publisher=Kottiyoor Devaswam|access-date=20 July 2013}}</ref> The original temple was grounded by Muslim invaders in 1390 CE. The temple was rebuilt after 615 years.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://gotirupati.com/alampur-jogulamba-temple/|title=Alampur Jogulamba Temple |website=gotirupati.com|date=22 April 2016}}</ref>

[[Shakti Peethas]] are shrines which are the most divine seats of the Mother Goddess. The body parts of the corpse of [[Sati (goddess)|Sati]] Devi had fallen in these places, when Lord [[Shiva]] carried it and wandered throughout Aryavartha in sorrow.

=== Navabrahma Temples ===
[[Alampur Navabrahma Temples|Navabrahma Temples]]<ref name=":0">{{cite book
|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=t9cxI2KZzekC&dq=chalukya+temples&printsec=frontcover&source=bl&ots=CUo1iuzqhw&sig=wg_JIPlTt0mAtNge8BllVu36N-I&hl=en&ei=1iDKSeq3G8GGtge0zPiZAw&sa=X&oi=book_result&resnum=7&ct=result#PPA3-IA2,M1
|title=Chalukyan Temples of Andhradesa By B. R. Prasad
|access-date=2009-03-25
}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{cite web
|url=http://www.templenet.com/Andhra/alampur.html
|title=Alampur, Temples of Andhra Pradesh
|access-date=2009-03-25
}}</ref> include nine temples dedicated to [[Shiva]].<ref name="mahabubnagar.nic.in"/> These temples date to 7th to 8th century CE and were built by the [[Badami Chalukyas]] rulers who were patrons of art and architecture.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/Oct282007/sundayherald2007102732670.asp |title=Bewitching temple architecture |access-date=2009-03-26 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080725015850/http://www.deccanherald.com/Content/Oct282007/sundayherald2007102732670.asp |archive-date=25 July 2008 }}</ref> The sacredness of Alampur Temple is mentioned in the Skanda Purana. It is mentioned that [[Brahma]] performed a strict penance here for Lord Siva. Lord Siva appeared before him and blessed him with the powers of creation. Therefore, the name Brahmeswara.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://gotirupati.com/alampur-jogulamba-temple|title=Alampur Jogulamba Temple - Timings, History, Phone, Image, Websit|date=22 April 2016}}</ref>

=== Papanasi Temples ===
[[Alampur Papanasi Temples|Papanasi temples]] are a group of twenty three [[Hindu temple]]s dated between 9th- and 11th-century located in Papanasi village, {{cvt|2.5|km}} to the south-west of [[Alampur, Mahbubnagar|Alampur]].<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|title=Archeological Survey of India|url=http://www.asihyderabadcircle.nic.in/mehabub_monuments.html|access-date=2020-10-27|website=www.asihyderabadcircle.nic.in}}</ref> Papanasi temples are close to the [[Alampur Navabrahma Temples|Navabrahma Temples]] of the [[Shaivism]] tradition, but were constructed a few centuries later by the [[Rashtrakuta dynasty|Rashtrakutas]] and Western [[Western Chalukya Empire|Chalukyas]]. The Papanasi temples exhibit the Nagara architecture with a square plan.<ref name="Gupta2000p177">{{cite book|author=Harsh K. Gupta|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=8830KZLvkYsC&pg=PA177|title=Deccan Heritage|publisher=Universities Press|year=2000|isbn=978-81-7371-285-2|pages=177–181}}</ref><ref name="Michell2013p319">{{cite book|author=George Michell|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=GdBbBAAAQBAJ&pg=PT319|title=Southern India: A Guide to Monuments Sites & Museums|publisher=Roli Books|year=2013|isbn=978-81-7436-903-1|pages=318–321}}</ref> Together with the Navabrahma temples, the Papanasi group were related to the Kalamukha and Pashupata sect of Shaivism.

=== Sangameswara Temple ===
Sangameswara is derived from the word Sangam meaning confluence. Hence the temple is also known as Kudavelli Sangameswara Temple. On the basis of a label inscription found in the temple, the temple is dated to pre-[[Pulakeshin II|Pulakesin-II]] (r. 610-642 CE) time period and is the oldest of all the Chalukyan temples at Alampur.<ref name=":3" /> The Kudala Sangameswara temple was originally located at the meeting point of Tungabhadra and Krishna river, {{cvt|20|km}} north east from the current site. It was shifted to Alampur in 1979 when the original site got submerged due to the construction of [[Srisailam Dam|Srisailam dam]].<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|last=Kolluru|first=Pallavi|title=Alampur temple town beckons one and all|url=https://telanganatoday.com/alampur-temple-town-beckons-one-all|access-date=2020-10-27|website=Telangana Today|language=en-US}}</ref>

== Archaeology Museum ==
An archaeology museum is situated at the entrance of the Bala Brahma Temple complex. It houses a collection of sculptures and inscriptions recovered from the Navabrahma temples and surroundings of Alampur.<ref name=":2" />

==Demographics==
The population in 1901 was 30,222, compared with the 27,271 in 1891. Alampur, the headquarters, had a population of 4,182. According to [[The Imperial Gazetteer of India]],<ref>{{cite web|title=Imperial Gazetteer2 of India, Volume 5|url=https://dsal.uchicago.edu/reference/gazetteer/pager.html?objectid=DS405.1.I34_V05_212.gif|website=dsal.uchicago.edu|publisher=Digital South Asia Library|page=204}}</ref> Alampur was a taluk of [[Raichur district]], [[Hyderabad State]]. It has an area of {{convert|480|km2|sqmi|abbr=}} in 43 villages.

{{As of|2001}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|title=Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|publisher=Census Commission of India|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=2004-06-16|access-date=2008-11-01}}</ref> Alampur had a population of 9350. Males constitute 54% of the population and females 46%. Alampur has an average literacy rate of 61%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 64% of the males and 36% of females literate. 16% of the population is under 6 years of age.

== Geography ==
[[Krishna river]] separates the taluk from Mahbubnagar district on the North and the [[Tungabhadra]] from Karnataka state. The confluence of these two rivers is situated in the extreme east of the taluk, formerly at [https://www.google.co.in/maps/place/Kudavelly,+Telangana/@15.9509285,78.2129713,14.22z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x3bb5ec4515c6ec87:0xbb4366f68037a998!8m2!3d15.9622104!4d78.217318 Kudavelly] Village. The village was submerged by construction of Srisailam dam. The well known poet Kudavelly Srinivas Rao lived in Kudavelly village and has been documented in [[Golkonda Kavula Sanchika Book]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=గోలకొండ కవుల సంచిక/కవిపరిచయము - వికీసోర్స్|url=https://te.wikisource.org/wiki/%E0%B0%97%E0%B1%8B%E0%B0%B2%E0%B0%95%E0%B1%8A%E0%B0%82%E0%B0%A1_%E0%B0%95%E0%B0%B5%E0%B1%81%E0%B0%B2_%E0%B0%B8%E0%B0%82%E0%B0%9A%E0%B0%BF%E0%B0%95/%E0%B0%95%E0%B0%B5%E0%B0%BF%E0%B0%AA%E0%B0%B0%E0%B0%BF%E0%B0%9A%E0%B0%AF%E0%B0%AE%E0%B1%81|access-date=2020-10-08|website=te.wikisource.org}}</ref> published in 1934 by [[Suravaram Pratapa Reddy]].

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==External links==
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{{commons category|Alampur, Andhra Pradesh}}
*[http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/glory-of-the-past/article4635112.ece Glory of the past - Alampur]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20090409231112/http://ncf.nic.in/ncf_monuments/Andhra_Pradesh.pdf Group of Monuments, Alampur, Andhra Pradesh]

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{{Hindu Temples in Telangana |state=collapsed}}

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