Warangal (Orugallu or Ekashila nagaram) is one of the VIBRANT, BEAUTIFUL, CLEAN, SMART, HERITAGE CITIES in southern India. It is known for its rich history, culture and heritage and located 130 km from Hyderabad city, the capital city of Telangana state. It is the district headquarters of Hanumakonda District. Warangal is the second most populous city in the state, with the other being state capital, Hyderabad. As of 2011 census it had a population of 753,538 and an area of 471 km² (182 sq mi). It is one of the eleven cities in the country to have been chosen for the Heritage city status by the Government of India. It was also selected as a Smart city in the "fast-track competition", which makes it eligible for additional investment to improve urban infrastructure and industrial opportunities under the Smart cities Mission.

Warangal served as the capital of the Kakatiya dynasty (1163-1323) which was established in 1163. The monuments left by the Kakatiyas include fortresses, lakes, temples and stone gateways which, in the present, helped the city to become a popular tourist attraction. The Kakatiya Kala thoranam was included in the emblem of Telangana by the state government.