Photo: Times of India Warangal Fort (also known as Orugallu or Ekasilanagaram) is located in present-day Warangal district, Telangana. The fort complex spans 19 kilometers between Warangal and Hanamkonda. It was the capital of the Kakatiya Dynasty (c. 1170–1323 CE) and is renowned for its four Keerthi Thoranas , triple fortification system, and innovative sandbox foundation . The site is on the UNESCO Tentative List. Orugallu / Ekasilanagaram Capital of Kakatiya Dynasty Triple Fortification Walls 4 Keerthi Thoranas Kush Mahal Emblem of Telangana Early History: Warangal Fort, known as Orugallu or Ekasilanagaram ("city of a single stone"), rose to prominence when it became the capital of…

Thousand Pillar Temple (also known as Rudreshwara Swamy Temple) is located in Hanamkonda, the twin city of Warangal, Telangana. Built in 1163 CE by Kakatiya king Rudra Deva, it is one of the finest specimens of Kakatiya architecture. The temple features a Trikuta (three shrine) layout, a star‑shaped platform , over 100 lathe‑turned pillars , and a sandbox foundation . It is an ASI-protected monument and is on the UNESCO Tentative List. Built 1162-1163 CE Rudra Deva (Rudradeva I) Rudreshwara (Shiva), Vishnu, Surya Nandi faces East (unique!) Star-shaped (stellate) base Dry‑jointed construction Ancient Origins: The Thousand Pillar Temple (Sahasra Stambha Mandapa) was constructed in 1162–1163 CE by …

Kota Gullu (also known as the Ganapeshwara Temple Complex or Ghanpur Group of Temples ) is a 13th‑century Kakatiya-era temple complex located in Ghanpur village, Mulugu Mandal, Jayashankar Bhupalpally district, Telangana , about 60 km from Warangal and 9 km northwest of the UNESCO-listed Ramappa Temple . The name "Kota Gullu" translates to "fortified temples" (kota = fort, gullu = temples), referring to the stone enclosure that once protected the site. Built during the reign of Kakatiya king Ganapati Deva (1199–1262 CE) , the complex comprises about 22 temples of varying sizes, with the main shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva as Ganapeshwara . The complex is renowned…

Ramappa Temple (Rudreshwara Temple) is a 13th‑century Kakatiya temple located in Palampet village, Venkatapur Mandal, Mulugu district, Telangana , about 70 km from Warangal and 200 km from Hyderabad . Built in 1213 CE (completed by 12 January 1214 CE) by Recherla Rudra (a general of Kakatiya king Ganapati Deva) and named after its chief sculptor Ramappa , it is the only temple in India named after its craftsman. Inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site on 25 July 2021, the temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva (Rudreshwara) and is famous for its star‑shaped platform , “floating bricks” (density less than 1 g/cc), sandbox foundation (seismic isolation), and exquisite madana (mandakani) bracket figu…