Kakatiya Rudreshwara (Ramappa) Temple
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A thirteenth-century Shiva temple of the Kakatiyas at Palampet, known for its sculpture and light floating bricks, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
TemplePalampet, Mulugu districtBest time to visit: October to MarchUNESCO heritage 2021
Highlights
- Fine bracket figures of dancers (madanikas) on the outer pillars
- Carvings of dance poses linked to Perini Sivatandavam
- Light, porous bricks in the tower that are said to float on water
- Ramappa Lake, a Kakatiya-era reservoir nearby
Significance
The temple was built in 1213 CE during the reign of the Kakatiya king Ganapati Deva by his general Recharla Rudra. It is popularly named after its sculptor, Ramappa. UNESCO inscribed it as a World Heritage Site in 2021.