Rammapa Temple is one of the Beautiful Temples of Kakatiya period built by Racherla Rudra, A General of Kakatiya Ganapati Deva. According to a contemporary record this Temple was built 1213 A.D.
The temple stands on a raised platform with GARBHAGRIHA an Antarala and Maha Mandapa with Lateral Porched entrances on three sides.
The main entrance faces east. The GARBHAGRIHA contains a Black Basalt Linga installed on High pedestal .
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| Rammapa Temple |
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| Nandi |
Inside over the ceiling of the Central Ankana one fine magnificent display of sculptures depicting scenes from Ramayana, Shiva Purana and other mythological narratives.
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| Ceiling of the Temple |
The Striking peculiarity of the Building lies in the arrangement of Bracket figures. Above the KAKSHASANA level decorated with slender, graceful Madanikas, Naginis ETC. In different poses, the other units with in the Parakara are imposing Nandi mandapa, Kameshwara and Kataeshwara shrines.
How to reach
The Temple is located in Palampet (Mulugu taluka), which is 77km from Warangal.
Ramappa temple
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