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Ramappa Gudi, Palampet

Ramappa Gudi

The Ramappa Temple, officially known as the Kakatiya Rudreshwara Temple, is a historic 13th-century Hindu shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva in the form of Ramalingeshwara Swamy.

“जहाँ पत्थर भी नृत्य करते हैं और भक्ति सजीव हो जाती है – वही है रामप्पा गुड़ी।”

― Ramappa Gudi

It’s located in Palampet village, Mulugu district, Telangana—roughly 77 km from Warangal and 209 km from Hyderabad.

Mythological Significance & History

Commissioned in 1213 CE by Recharla Rudra, a general under Kakatiya ruler Ganapati Deva, the temple is uniquely named after its chief sculptor, Ramappa—making it the only Indian temple named for its craftsman.
Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2021, it’s celebrated as a masterpiece of the Kakatiya dynasty’s ingenuity. Marco Polo reportedly called it the “brightest star in the galaxy of temples.
Interestingly, the 7th Nizam and archaeologist Dr. Ghulam Yazdani oversaw essential restoration efforts in the early 20th century.

Significance of the Temple

The temple stands as a symbol of artistic brilliance and architectural innovation. Its detailed carvings, poetic sculptures, and earthquake-resistant design secure its place as a timeless icon of Telugu culture.

Architecture of the Temple

Raised on a 6-foot-high star-shaped platform, it includes a garbhagriha (sanctum), antarala, and maha mandapa.

The shikhara (vimana) is made of ultra-light porous “floating” bricks that remarkably float on water—a unique engineering feat.

Foundations use sandbox technology—layers of sand, lime, jaggery, and myrobalan fruit—to withstand earthquakes.

Intricate carvings across pillars, ceilings, and walls depict dancers, mythological motifs, lotus designs, Gajavyala and madanikas (female dancer figures). Bracket figures in black basalt are exceptional examples of Kakatiya artistry.

Legend says some pillars produce musical tones when struck, and others bear delicate, needle-thin perforations.

How to Reach to Temple

By Road: ~77 km from Warangal (1.5–2 hrs), ~209 km from Hyderabad (4–5 hrs)

By Train: Nearest station: Warangal Railway Station (~70 km away), followed by a taxi or bus to Palampet

By Air: Nearest airport: Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad (~209 km)

Temple Timings

  • Morning Temple Opening & Closing Timing

    6:00 AM to 6:00 PM

  • Evening Temple Opening & Closing Timing

    5:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Temple Location

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