Khammam Fort

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khammam fort is an important scacred place in Harur taluk of Dharmapuri District. Shri Theerthagirishwarar Temple is located at the top of a hillock. Chola and Vijayanagara Kings donated liberally to this temple. A lot of devotees throng the temple during the Mahashivarathiri. The Department of Tourism has a Guest Houses for the benefit of the devotees. khammam fort is declared as an important tourist spot in Dharmapuri District. This is also the site for the celebrations of the Mahashivarathiri, one of the most auspicious days of the Hindu calendar.

The History reveals that during Kakatiyas' regime, Khammam Fort was constructed in the year 950 AD. With the active involvement of the Army Chiefs Velma Reddy and Laksham Reddy. Subsequently, Golconda Sultans took over the regime from Kakatiya Administration and strived hard for development of Khammam Fort and other parts of the region.