Thousand Pillar Temple- Warangal

Thousand Pillar Temple- Warangal is 150 kms away from Hyderabad. It was built by King Rudra Deva in the year 1163 A.D. Warangal is flooded with splendid temples, historical monuments and huge forts. This region has been beautified by the Kakatiya rulers. The Thousand Pillar Temple reflects the magnificence of the Chalukya kings.

The Thousand Pillar Temple- Warangal is built in the shape of a star. The temple constitutes of three shrines, where the presiding deities are Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu and Lord Surya. As the name of the temple reflects there are one thousand intricately carved pillars. The sculpture of 'Nandi' the holy bull of Lord Shiva, carved out of a monolithic black basalt stone has a glossy finish which is a splendid piece of art. The Thousand Pillar Temple is constructed, on the slopes of the Hanumakonda hill,on a 1 metre high platform. Many small shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva encircle the garden of the temple.

The Thousand Pillar Temple in Warangal, can be reached through rail, road, and air. The nearest airport from Warangal is at Hyderabad, which is 157-km away. The railway station of Warangal links the city with the various major cities of India. Both State and Private buses ply from Warangal to connect it with Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Karimnagar, Khammam and some of the important districts of Andhra Pradesh and the neighboring states.

Last Updated on 19 May 2011