Ramappa Temple, Telangana – UNESCO World Heritage Site

Ramappa Temple is located at a distance of 15 km from Mulugu and 209 km from Hyderabad in Telangana. The Temple is dedicated to Lord Ramalingeswara. Marco Polo who visited the temple called the temple the “brightest star in the galaxy of temples”.

The temple has a garbhagriha, an antarala and a maha mandapam. As you enter the temple there are two small Shiva shrines on either side of the main temple and a Nandi mandapam with Nandi –the divine vehicle of Shiva, facing the Lord Shiva shrine.

Ramappa Temple UNESCO

The Temple, also known as Rudreswara Temple, located at Palampet, Mulugu district in Telangana, received the UNESCO World Heritage Site tag in the decision during the 44^th session of the ongoing meeting of the World Heritage Committee of UNESCO on Sunday, July 25, 2021. Around 17 countries backed the nomination.

The 800-year-old temple was proposed by the Indian Government as its only nomination for the UNESCO World Heritage Site tag.

The temple was included in the proposed UNESCO World Heritage Site “The Glorious Kakatiya Temples and Gateways” in 2019 on the “tentative list.”

If you are planning to visit Ramappa Rudreswara Temple, Telangana, then you can also include SriSailam in your journey. Also, refer to places to visit in SriSailam

Ramappa Temple Timings

The temple is open all days of the week. The opening darshan time at the Ramappa temple is 6:00 AM and the Closing darshan Time is 6:00 PM.

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Ramappa Temple Photos

History of Ramappa Temple

Ramappa Temple, also called Rudreshwara Temple, is an old and famous Shiva temple. The temple was built by Rachel Senapati Rudrayya, a general of Kakatiya king Ganapatideva from Warangal city, in the year 1213 AD. The temple is a great example of the amazing art and architecture of the Kakatiya dynasty. It is believed that the temple construction took around 40 years to finish.

The temple is named after the chief sculptor, Ramappa, which is very rare in Indian temple history. It is the only temple in the country known by its sculptor’s name. The tower of the temple, called Shikhara, is made of very light bricks that can float on water. One of the special things about this temple is that it was built using sandbox technology, which helped it survive even strong earthquakes.

Inside and outside the temple, you can see many detailed carvings and a big Nandi bull statue sits in front of the main shrine. It is very well carved and looks almost real. It is not only a holy place for worship, but also a symbol of Telangana’s cultural pride and heritage.

The Architecture of Rudreswara Temple

The temple is surrounded by lush greenery. The main structure is made from reddish sandstone and the outside columns are from black basalt which is rich in iron, magnesium and silica.

The temple is made of sandbox technology for construction, which helps in reducing the damage to the temple from the earthquake.

There is a statue of Nandi (Vehicle of Lord Shiva) in the corridor of the temple. You can feel that from any side you see the Nandi its eyes are on you.

Rudreswara Temple Carvings

The walls are carved with details such as mythical animals, female dancers and musicians are the masterpieces of Kakatiya art. The temple stands on a 6 ft star-shaped platform and looks attractive with detailed carvings.

After UNESCO’s announcement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted, “Excellent! Congratulations to everyone, especially the people of Telangana.

The iconic Temple showcases the outstanding craftsmanship of the great Kakatiya dynasty. I would urge you all to visit this majestic Temple complex and get a first-hand experience of its grandness.”

Also read about the Sri Maha Saraswati Ammavari Temple.

How to Reach Ramappa Temple Warangal?

There are multiple options available to reach the Temple by rail, road and air.

By Rail

Warangal Railway Station is the nearest to Rudreswara Swamy Temple. The distance from the railway station to the temple is around 65 km.

You can easily take a bus or taxi from the railway station, which will drop you at Ramappa Rudreshwara Temple.

By Air

The nearest airport is Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad.

Direct domestic as well as international flights are available from various places to reach here.

Distance between the temple and the airport is approximately 233 km, for which you can hire a private taxi directly from the airport and that will take you to the Temple in 4 to 5 hours.

By Road

Direct road connectivity is very good to reach Rudreshwara Temple.

If you are planning to visit this temple by road, then you can reach here from any part of Telangana State and nearby states.

The closest bus stand is Palampet Bus Stop, the temple is only 1.1 km away from here and you can choose to cover it by walking or by hiring an auto.

Where to Stay Near Ramappa Temple?

If you are planning to visit this Temple, then the best place to book your stay will be in Warangal.

Warangal is connected by various cities in India, which makes easy come-and-go system and stays are comparatively better and budget-friendly here, as compared to others. Some of the best stay options in Warangal are mentioned below.

• Hotel Sai Sri In
• Hotel Kakatiya
• Vishnu Lodge

For more information regarding prices, rooms, amenities and distance you can check out the button given below.

Ramappa Lake

The Ramappa Lake is located near the Temple. The lake is famous for its beauty and scenery. The boat ride is also available at Ramappa Lake.

Ramappa Temple boating timings are from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

There are no entry fees to visit Ramappa Lake.

The boating charge is Rs.15 for adults and Rs.10 for children.

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