Bhadrakali Lake

About Bhadrakali Lake:

• It is an artificial lake located in Warangal, Telangana.
• It covers an area of approximately 32 acres. The lake stretches to 2 km in distance.
• It is believed to have been built during the 12th century by the Ganapati Deva of the Kakatiya dynasty.
• The lake is connected to the Maneru Dam via the Kakatiya Canal and was initially formed for drinking water resources.
• The main highlight of the lake is the Bhadrakali Temple, located on one of the islands within the lake.
  • It is an ancient temple which was originally built during the Chalukyan reign in 625 AD.
  • The temple is dedicated to Goddess Bhadrakali, an incarnation of Goddess Durga.