Thousand Pillar Temple in Warangal

Posted Date: 28-Jan-2010	Category: Tourist hotspots	Rating:
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Thousand Pillar Temple in Warangal is one of the most visited destination by the tourists. The sculpture and architecture is a wonder because of the detachable mandapam.

Thousand Pillar Temple in Warangal

Thousand Pillar Temple is one of the most visited place in warangal. This temple has a long history and dates back to 12 AD. Thousand Pillar Temple is located in the heart of Hanamkonda which is well known for its business importance. The temple is is on the must to see places list for any tourist visiting warangal from India or any other country.

The Thousand Pillar Temple in warangal was built by the Kind Rudradeva around 1162 AD who reigned the kingdom between 1158 to 1195. Then Temple is named as Thousand pillars because the central Mandapa which is detachable has more pillars than the entire pillars of the Temple. The construction and the style of the temple depicts the architecture and sculpture of the Kakatiyas which gained a great importance during their period.

The temple is known for its architecture and style. As one enters the temple you can find the beautifully carved giant Nandi made out of black basant which is monolithic and is adorned with ornaments and garlands which are carved from the stone. There are also many rock cut elephants and other images. As you enter the temple you will find three shrines of around 3 feet height and the central mandapa comprises these.

It is believed that a tunnel has been dug from this temple premises to the Warangal fort so that the royal family can travel through the tunnel and offer prayers while the enemy cannot trace them. As of today many of the structure is in fallen but the archeology department has started the renovation work and rebuilding the temple. This temple is being used for Telugu film shootings also.

The temple can be broadly divided into four parts they are

1. Nandi
2. Entrance
3. Lintel
4. Detachable Mandapa

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