Location
Thousand Pillar Temple lies in the Warranal district of one of the
southern states of India, Andhra Pradesh. Warrangal lies to the
north east of yet another important city, that is Hyderabad. The
temple is located near the Hanamkonda-Warrangal Highway, some 150
kilometres from Hyderabd city.
Overview
Thousand Pillar Temple is an ancient temple whose ruins can be seen
at Warrangal city. The temple bears the impressions of Chalukyan
dynasty and was built by the Kakatiyans. The temple, built in 12th
century exists as one good specimen of the Kakatiyan architecture
and style of building.
Features
Thousand Pillar Temple is star shaped and houses several shrines.
The three shrines, called Trikutalayam, located within the temple
premises are dedicated to Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu and Lord Surya.
The temple is built on a raised platform that is about one metre
above the ground level. There is a polished monolith in black basalt
called as Nandi. The temple is provided with a number of pillars
which are beautifully carved and adorned. The temple used to have
1000 ornate pillars and as such the name. The delicate stone work
adds to the charm and beauty of these ancient monuments. The rock
cut elephants and perforated screens are characteristic of the then
prevailing dynasty.
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