Raikal

Raikal

Raikal is the mandal (sub-district) headquarters and a small town in Karimnagar District, Andhra Pradesh, India. [cite web
url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/
title=List of Sub-Districts
publisher=Census of India
accessdate=2007-05-29]

Raikal is about 65 km from the district headquarters Karimnagar. This small town has historical significance for two things. The first is the ancient temple of Kesavanatha Swamy which was built in the 13th century A.D. by the Kakatiya dynasty. This temple's idol is Panchamukhalingeswara Swamy (Lord Siva with five faces) which is believed to be one of the only two existing , the other being at Varanasi. The second attraction is the annual Bhimanna Jatara (Hindu festival) held for 3 days during January - March.Dussera is celebrated in a big way with many people gathering at the Jambi near the shivaji statue. Agriculture is the main occupation of the people. Rice, corn, turmeric, chilli are grown. Dairy, poultry and goat farming are the upcoming industries.There are lot of Horticulture boom with lots of Mangoes. Though there are other business such as weaving and sawmill as well. Many people live on rolling the beedis. Many people are migrating to bigger cities and other countries to earn their living. A newly constructed Ayyappa temple is attracting lots of devotees. The Ayyappa temple resembles that of the the Shabirimala temple. There is a Saibaba Temple very close to Raikal. Education is given a lot of importance and many people from this small town are doctors, engineers and in various important administrative departments holding important positions. The Ayyappa temple in Raikal and the Sai Baba temple in Itikyal has been constructed by CH.N.V.KRISHNA RAO =References=

Famous Holy Temple in Raikal is "CHENNAKESHAVASWAMY AALAYAM" that is located near My School 'Sri Saraswathi Shishumandir'

Raikal Mondal Village Kistampet near by 10Km.There are very educational institutes in raikal present like Pragathi Vidyalayam Vishwashathi Public School Sri sarswathi shisumandir

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