Rangasamudram Lake

Rangasamudram Lake is a historic artificial tank excavated in the 18th century alongside the Sri Ranganayaka Swamy Temple in Srirangapur village, Wanaparthy District, Telangana. Built by the Rajas of Wanaparthy Samsthanam, this water body enhances the serene temple setting and contains visible ruins of the Krishna Vilas palace. The lake serves as both a sacred reservoir and a scenic attraction for visitors to the temple complex.

Visitors can expect to see a peaceful water body adjacent to the Sri Ranganayaka Swamy Temple, set in a rural landscape. The lake features ruins of the Krishna Vilas palace visible in the middle of the water. The surrounding area offers tranquil views with lush greenery, and the lake bund provides a vantage point for viewing the temple architecture and natural scenery. The site attracts pilgrims and tourists who combine temple visits with appreciation of the historic tank.

Rangasamudram Lake was excavated in the 18th century (circa 1763 AD, Saka year 1685) by Raja Baheri Gopal Rao of the Wanaparthy Samsthanam alongside the construction of the Sri Ranganayaka Swamy Temple. The temple and tank were built as a replica of the famous Sri Ranganatha Swamy Temple in Srirangam, Tamil Nadu, earning the location the name 'Uttara Srirangapuram' (Srirangapuram of the North). The lake contains visible ruins of the Krishna Vilas palace from the royal era.

The lake holds significant cultural and religious importance as an integral part of the Sri Ranganayaka Swamy Temple complex. It is considered a sacred water body that enhances the spiritual atmosphere of the temple. The site attracts pilgrims from Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Maharashtra, and hosts major festivals including Brahmotsavalu, Rathotsavam in March, and Kotai Vutsavalu during Sankranthi, drawing thousands of visitors.