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 | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Mulugu |
| Deity | Shiva as Ramalingeswara Swamy |
| Festivals | Maha Shivaratri |
| Location | |
| Location | Palampet village |
| State | Telangana |
| Country | India |
Location in Telangana | |
| Geographic coordinates | 18°15′33″N 79°56′36″E |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Ramappa |
| Type | Kakatiya architecture, Bhumija/Vesara style |
| Creator | Recharla Rudra |
| Completed | 13th Century |
| Direction of façade | East-facing |
| Official name: Kakatiya Rudreshwara (Ramappa) Temple, Telangana | |
| Criteria | Cultural: (i)(iii) |
| Designated | 2021 (44th session) |
| Reference no. | 1570 |