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The Thousand Pillar Temple or Rudreswara Swamy Temple is a historical Hindu temple located in the town of Hanamakonda, Telangana State, India. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva, Vishnu and Surya.
Jul 11, 2024 · The most popular place to visit in Warangal is the Thousand Pillars Temple, located at the base of Hanamkonda hill. It was built in 12th century by the Kakatiya King Rudra Deva. Dedicated primarily to Lord Shiva, this temple is also known by the name of Sri Rudreshwara Swamy Temple.
At a distance of 6 Kms from Warangal Railway Station (in Hanmakonda part of the city), Thousand Pillar Temple is one of the finest examples of Kakatiya architecture. Rudra Deva built this temple in 1163 AD in the style of star shaped Chalukyan temples and named after him as Sri Rudreshwara Swamy Temple, it is dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Constructed in a star-shaped architecture, the Thousand Pillars Temple is a popular pilgrimage centre which welcomes more than 1000 devotees almost every day. The temple also contains a huge monolith Nandi, made up of black basalt stone.
Constructed during the period of 1163 AD during the reign of King Rudradeva, 1000 Pillar Temple is considered to be a masterpiece of vishwakarma sthapathis of Kakatiya kingdom. Thousand Pillar Temple has been built in the architectural style similar to Chalukyan temples.
Aug 3, 2023 · The 1000 Pillars Temple welcomes visitors from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM every day. The best time to visit is between October and March when the weather in Warangal is at its best. The temple is located in Hanamkonda, part of the Warangal city triad, including Warangal, Hanamkonda, and Kazipet.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Thousand Pillar Temple is among the oldest temples of South India. It has been beautifully and elaborately built with 1,000 intricately carved pillars that are so close-knit that they almost look like a wall around the temple.
