Gangapur Cave

Gangapur Cave is a historic cave temple dedicated to Lord Venkateswara (Vishnu), located in Gangapur village of Rebbena mandal in Kumuram Bheem Asifabad district, Telangana. Believed to have been built in the 13th century, this man-made rock chamber temple features carved idols of Vishnu and Vaishnavite dwarapalakas. The temple holds religious significance with an annual three-day Jathara held during Magha month's full moon day.

Visitors can explore a historic cave temple situated approximately five kilometers from the mandal center. The temple consists of man-made rock chambers housing carved idols of Lord Venkateswara, goddess Padmavati, and Vaishnavite dwarapalakas holding traditional symbols. The site includes religious structures and offers a pilgrimage experience, particularly during the annual Jathara festival.

The temple is believed to have been built in the 13th century on the shores of a rivulet. According to legend, a devout follower named Mummadi Pothaji discovered the idol after Lord Venkateswara appeared in his dream. Rulers of the Kakatiya dynasty later visited the temple in the 16th century, installed an idol of goddess Padmavati, and built a holy pond in front of the temple.

The cave temple is one of the major pilgrim centers in Kumuram Bheem Asifabad district. It hosts an annual three-day Jathara festival every year on the full moon day of Magha month in the Hindu calendar. The temple features Vaishnavite carvings including Alwar sculptures, reflecting Sri Vaishnava influence.