•Ancient Sri Veerabhadra Swamy Temple in Telangana, nearly 1000 years old, built by Vengi Chalukya King Bhima Raju and repaired by Kakatiya ruler Beta Raju I.
•Lord Veerabhadra Swamy in fierce, west-facing form with 10 arms and 3 eyes; Mother Bhadrakali also worshipped.
•Devotees perform unique circumambulation by lying on the ground in wet clothes upon fulfillment of vows, similar to Tirupati.
•Distinct offering traditions: vegetarian for Veerabhadra Swamy, non-vegetarian (chicken, liquor) for Mother Bhadrakali, reflecting local tribal faith.
•Witnesses massive crowds, especially 1.5 million devotees on Mahashivratri; considered second largest pilgrimage for Girijan and tribal communities after Medaram Jatara.
