Thousand Pillar Temple, Hanamkonda
It venerates Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu, and Lord Surya, and is locally known as a Trikutalayam—a temple with three sanctums dedicated to these deities.
Architecture of the Temple
The temple boasts a star-shaped platform, supporting richly carved pillars with no obstruction to view lines toward deities.
Style: a fusion of Chalukyan and early Kakatiyan (Vesara) design.
Highlights include rock-cut elephants, lathe-turned granite sculptures, perforated screens, Nava Rangamandapa (hall) with dolerite carvings, and a massive monolith Nandi statue carved from black basalt.
A sandbox technique was used for the foundational base—an advanced Kakatiya engineering approach ensuring structural stability.
How to Reach to Temple
By Air: Closest airport is Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad (approx. 145–150 km).
By Road: Easily accessible, located between Warangal and Hanamkonda. Close to main road.
By Train: Nearest is Warangal Railway Station, about 6 km away. Taxis and autos are readily available.
Temple Timings
