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Thousand Pillar Temple (Rudreshwara Swamy), Hanamkonda

Also known as: ஆயிரம் தூண் கோயில் (ஹனம்கொண்டா) · వేయి స్తంభాల గుడి (రుద్రేశ్వర స్వామి ఆలయం), హనుమకొండ · हज़ार स्तंभ मंदिर (रुद्रेश्वर स्वामी), हनमकोंडा

Telangana Shiva

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A star-shaped Kakatiya temple in Hanamkonda with three shrines for Shiva, Vishnu and Surya, and a huge monolithic Nandi.

Deity
Rudreshwara Swamy (Shiva), Vishnu, Surya
Tradition
Shiva
Place
Hanamkonda (Warangal)
State
Telangana
Era
Built by the Kakatiya king Rudra Deva. The source gives 1163 CE as the completion year in one place and 1175–1324 CE for construction in another.

Sthala Puranam

The source gives no sthala puranam for this temple. It is known mainly for its Kakatiya architecture.

Speciality

  • Called the Trikutalayam, as it has three shrines, for Shiva (Rudreshwara), Vishnu and Surya.
  • One of the earliest Kakatiya temples. It is star-shaped and has richly carved pillars, perforated screens and rock-cut elephants.
  • A monolithic dolerite Nandi is part of the temple.
  • It is on the tentative list of UNESCO World Heritage sites, along with Warangal Fort and the Kakatiya Kala Thoranam.
  • The Government of India renovated it in 2004, and the Archaeological Survey of India has worked on it since.

How to reach

By airHyderabad Airport (Rajiv Gandhi International), about 150 km.
By trainHanamkonda or Kazipet Junction, close to the temple. Warangal station is also near.
By roadIn Hanamkonda town, about 150 km from Hyderabad. Frequent TGSRTC buses from Hyderabad and Warangal.
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Location is approximate.

Before you go

  • Dress modestly. Leave footwear outside the temple.
  • Timings, ticket rules and dress codes change. Check the temple's own notice or website before you travel.
  • Book darshan, rooms and special poojas only at the official counter or website, not through agents.
  • Combine with Warangal Fort and the Ramappa temple area if you have more than a day.

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