Famous Temples in India

Architecture

The architectural style of the temple is close to Ramappa temple and Kota Gullu, other Kakatiya era temples. The temple is placed on an upapitha and is cruciform in shape. It has three porticos in the east, north and south and a garbhalaya in the west. The sikhara on the inner sanctum (garbhagudi) is made of brick and lime and is decorated all over by miniature turrets. It is said that the stone used in temple construction has interesting acoustic properties. When the temple stone is tapped with a coin, it sounds like metal. The temple has intricately carved pillars and walls. The temple walls are painted with frescoes.

The temple belonged to the Kakatiya era and is a living example of the architectural greatness of the Kakatiya rulers. It displays magnificently carved pillars and walls where every sculpture is a self-explanatory poem. The walls of the temple are also decorated with stunning paintings. A royal Nandi bull adorns the porch of the temple. A certain style of the craftsmen of the Kakatiya era who have imparted a touch of excellence into the Telangana art and culture is an indication of the meticulous structural design. The temple walls beautifully and decoratively describe the reign of the Kakatiya kings with their wall paintings and engravings. Some of the significant engravings are the stone inscription in Telugu dating back to 1130 (1208 A.D.) describing a mention to king Ganapatideva. Another stone inscription of 1117 (1195 A.D.) stating the rule of Rudradeva can also be seen in the temple. Adding on to the beauty of these valuable inscriptions, the discovery of coins in the temple site has added on to the antiqueness of the temple. These have helped the historians to salvage a lot about the lifestyle and times of the Kakatiya kings.