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Hans India
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Wow! World beauties light up Warangal
Warangal: It was a Super Wednesday for the denizens of the historic Warangal city. The city glistened like never before as it hosted the mesmerising beauty contestants taking part in the 72nd Miss World Pageant. The 57-member contingent descended on State-owned Harithe Hotel, Hanumakonda, in the evening and was split into to two groups – one headed to the iconic Thousand Pillar Temple and the Fort Warangal. The Miss World contestants surprised one and all as they appeared in the attire of a traditional Telugu woman. They were given a traditional welcome with Telangana pride, 'Bathukamma'. The contestants took selfies in the laser lights at the Fort. Meanwhile, the other team headed to the 800-year-old architectural marvel Ramappa Temple at Palampet in Mulugu district, which was annexed its name with the prestigious tag of UNESCO Heritage Site on July 25, 2021. It was a fiesta for the Miss World contestants as they explored the intricately carved sculptures, lightweight floating bricks of the temple's ceiling, and the precision of Kakatiya-era engineering. After receiving a traditional welcome from the Adivasis, the contestants were busy with a photoshoot, capturing the timeless sandstone sculptures. As part of the cultural immersion, they visited nearby hawker stalls to buy spiritual souvenirs and puja materials, interacting with local artisans and vendors. They participated in a symbolic puja ceremony and engaged with the temple priests to understand the mythological and cultural significance of the presiding deity. The highlight was the cultural programmes organized at the temple premises, featuring a stunning format of yesteryears 'Perini' - a warrior dance that was used to performed by Kakatiya soldiers before battle. The powerful rhythms and expressive movements captivated the audience. Julia Morley CBE, Chairman and CEO of the Miss World Organization, said, 'To see the contestants walk through centuries of devotion, art, and culture is truly special. This is more than a festival; it is a spiritual bridge that brings us closer to India's heart. I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to witness such beauty, not just physical, but cultural and spiritual.' Earlier, Warangal and Hanumakonda district collectors P Pravinya and Satya Sharada gave a grand welcome to the contestants at the Haritha Hotel in Hanumakonda.
Hans India
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Ramappa Temple decked up to wow Miss World beauties
Hyderabad: All arrangements have been made by the Mulugu district administration to host the 72nd Miss World beauties, who will be visiting the historical Ramappa Temple in Mulugu district at 4:30 pm on Wednesday. District Collector TS Diwakar said that the arrangements were completed for hosting the beauties who were coming from all over the world to participate in the 72nd Miss World-2025 competition. The Collector said that as many as 35 contestants would leave Hyderabad on Wednesday and reach Haritha Hotel in Mulugu. From there, they will visit the Ramappa temple in traditional costumes. Later, they will watch cultural programmes in the temple premises. He said that various arrangements have been made in this context, including cultural programmes, to explain the historic Ramappa Temple and Kakatiya Dynasty. He emphasised that all facilities have been made so that there is no problem in this visit organised under the name of 'Telangana Zaroor Aana.' The Collector said that there would be a heavy police deployment to prevent any incident. He highlighted that all the officers have completed the work assigned to them in coordination. He said that visitors will not be allowed to the Ramappa temple on the Wednesday in view of the visit of contestants. He asked the devotees to cooperate with the district authorities. He highlighted that flying drone cameras within five kilometers range of Ramappa, a security sight, has been completely banned. The Collector appealed to everyone to cooperate for the success of the programme.
