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Owk — mandal — Coordinates 15°13′00″N 78°07′00″E / 15.2167°N 78.1167°ECoordinates: 15°13′00″N 78°07′00″E / 15.2167°N 78.1167°E Country India State Andhra Pradesh District(s) Kurnool Time zone IST (UTC+05:30) Area
• 194 metres (636 ft)
Owk or Avuku (Telugu: అవుకు) is a mandal in Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh, India.
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Geography
Owk is located at 15°13′00″N 78°07′00″E / 15.2167°N 78.1167°E.[1] It has an average elevation of 194 meters (639 feet). Owk is famous for one of the largest caves called Belum caves. Here we can find famous temple of Lord Chennakeshava, belongs to the Great Sri Krishna Deva Raya era. We can also find famous avatar of Adisakti worshiped as Mulamma.
History
The former Zamindars trace their origins back to the 15th century when an ancestor named Bukka obtained the Zamindar from the Raja of Vijayanagar.[2] Around the time of Pedda Krishnam Raju the Rayas of Vijayanagar were overthrown by the Sultans, who also reduced the size of their Zamindar. Around 1771, there were no direct heirs left so the widow of Appa Narashima adopted Narayana, a relative from the Nandyala clan to succeed. Narayana was deposed by the Hyderabad Nawab and removed to Cuddapah, dying in Srirangapatnam.[3]
Places of tourist interest
Owk is much known for its reservoir constructed within the project of SRBC. It has the capocity of 4 t.m.c. water and the construction is beautiful and known for its scenic beauty. During rainy season water fall of 'Gollaleru' attracts many tourists.[4]
References
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics.Owk
- ^ The Website of Dynasties and Nobility out of Europe
- ^ A Sketch of the Dynasties of Southern India By Robert Sewell Pg 70
- ^ SRBC project manual
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