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Hindu Temples :-
Lord Shiva Temples
Thousand Pillar Temple, Warangal
Thousand Pillar Temple, as the name suggests, has no less
than thousand pillars. To be found near the Warangal-Hanumakonda Highway,
this temple was built by the Kakatiya ruler, Rudradeva, in 1163 AD. Raised
on a platform, this temple is about 10 km from the Warangal city of Andhra
Pradesh. Thousand Pillar Temple presents a picturesque sight to behold and
admire. An interesting fact about this temple is that it is designed in the
shape of a star.
It is a brilliant example of Kakatiya style of architecture. Its thousand
intricately carved pillars, perforated screens, wonderful icons and rock-cut
elephants are worth-seeing. Not to be missed is the monolithic statue of
Nandi that certainly reminds the rich taste of the rulers. The colossal
structure of Nandi is carved out of a single piece of black basalt. Inside
the majestic temple, there are three shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva, Vishnu
and Surya respectively.
Thousand Pillar Temple, with its own unique architectural style, is indeed
the pride of India. The temple complex has lush green gardens, which attract
everyone with their serenity. The ambiance is full of quietude and
tranquility, tempting one to sit and experience the divine. The
reverberation of bells, chirping of birds and gentle breeze further add to
the celestial atmosphere. In short, this temple of thousand pillars is
worth-visiting at least once.