Ramappa Temple

Ramappa Temple, also known as the Rudreswara temple, is a Kakatiya style Hindu temple dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva, located in Telangana, India. It is 15 km (9.3 mi) from Mulugu, 66 km (41 mi) from Warangal, 209 km (130 mi) from Hyderabad. An inscription in the temple says it was constructed in the year 1213 CE by Recherla Rudra—a general of Kakatiya ruler Ganapati Deva (r.1199–1262). Located in the vicinity of Ramappa Lake, the Ramappa Temple complex which consist of three temples was constructed between 1212 and 1234, designed and architect by Ramappa—after whom the temple complex is named. Marco Polo, during his visit to the Kakatiya empire, supposedly called the temple "the brightest star in the galaxy of temples". In July 2021, Ramappa Temple was declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Ramappa Temple
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictMulugu
DeityShiva as Ramalingeswara Swamy
FestivalsMaha Shivaratri
Location
LocationPalampet village
StateTelangana
CountryIndia
Location in Telangana
Geographic coordinates18°15′33″N 79°56′36″E
Architecture
Architect(s)Ramappa
TypeKakatiya architecture, Bhumija/Vesara style
CreatorRecharla Rudra
Completed13th Century
Direction of façadeEast-facing
Official name: Kakatiya Rudreshwara (Ramappa) Temple, Telangana
CriteriaCultural: (i)(iii)
Designated2021 (44th session)
Reference no.1570
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