Warangal Temple
Location :
4-km from Hanumakonda crossroad in Warangal district is the Thousand
Pillar Temple, a fine specimen of 'Kakatiya' architecture and sculpture.
About Warangal Temple / Thousand Pillar Temple :-
The 1000-pillar temple and the Ramappa temple in the district are
glowing examples of the exquisite architecture patronized by the
Kakatiyas. Warangal city today is part of a cluster of three towns -
Warangal, Kazipet and Hanamkonda, the district headquarters. Attraction
in the city are Planetarium, Musical Garden, Rock garden, Archeological
Museum, Samskriti Vihar.
The district is also known of its picturesque lakes, hand-woven thick
cotton fibre carpets, scroll painting done on cloth in earth colours
mainly at Cheriyal nearby, and sheet-metal artistry at Pembarti. One of
the most famous monuments of Andhra Pradesh, the Thousand Pillar Temple,
located in Hanamkonda, was built in 1163 AD by the Kakatiya King Rudra
Deva, following the Chalukyan style of temple architecture.
The star shaped, triple-shrined temple - dedicated to Lord Shiva, Lord
Vishnu and Surya - with its perforated stone screens, richly carved
icons, meticulously designed pillars and rock cut elephants, stands
testimony to the highly evolved brilliance of Kakatiya architecture.
Getting There:-
Air : The nearest airport is at Hyderabad, 157-km
away.
Rail : Warangal has a railway station and is well
connected by rail to important cities of India.
Road : APSTRC and Private buses connect Warangal with
Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Karimnagar, Khammam and some other districts
