A Telangana heritage group has urged the government to stop the demolition of an 800-year-old Kakatiya-era Shiva temple in Warangal. The move has sparked concerns over heritage loss, with activists questioning permissions and the necessity of removing the structure.
This temple features a Mukhamantapam, Rangamantapam, Antaralam, and Garbhagudi, but lacks a vimana above it. The Mantapam and Antaralam are adorned with Bhuvana sculptures, while Shaivadvarapalakas are positioned on both sides of the entrance. Behind the Garbhagudi, there is a broken 'pranali.' Based on the layout and the Shaivadvarapalakas, which were designed to drain the water used for Shivalinga abhishekam, this temple is identified as a Shiva temple.
Hyderabad: A temple dating back to Kakatiya period has been found amidst the thick jungle at Kusumanchi in Khammam district. The temple was hidden in a the thickly grown vegetation consisting of thorny bushes and well preached wild creepers. Based on the information given by Katta Srinivas, president, TORCH and co-convenor, Kotha Telangana Charitra Brindam, […]
