Hyderabad Heritage Structures - Page 7

Babji · October 29th, 2006, 11:16 PM

URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2006/10/30/s...3000510200.htm
Portion of Thousand Pillar temple to be reconstructed

Government is planning to set up a museum at Warangal fort with Rs. 1 crore
Museums to be set up in each district, beginning with Nagarjunasagar and Medak

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WARANGAL: The Thousand Pillar temple at Hanamkonda and Ramappa temple at Venkatapur mandal would be included in the list of world heritage monuments soon, said Minister for Archaeology & Museums N. Rajyalakshmi.

The State Government, which has enhanced the budget for the department from a mere Rs. 50 lakhs to Rs 2.5 crores, proposes to develop the historical places and improve the existing museums.

"The Government is planning to set up a museum at Warangal fort with Rs. 1 crore," the Minister said.

The Minister was here to lay the foundation stone for reconstruction of a part of the Thousand Pillar temple that was dismantled by Archaeological Society of India here on Sunday. The structure would be in place in two years and the Central Government had sanctioned Rs. 3.5 crores for the purpose.

Museums : Ms. Rajyalakshmi said that it was decided to set up one museum in each district and to begin with, they will come up at Nagarjunasagar and Medak very soon.

The existing Gandhi Centenary Museum at Karimnagar would be renovated and extended. The Minister lamented that public patronage to the museums is on the wane. "Not many people are aware of the State museum at Hyderabad. We have recently added 16 galleries and one more in the process exclusively for Ajanta paintings," she pointed out.

Babji · October 29th, 2006, 11:36 PM

Warangal - Thousand pillar temple
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About 150 kms. from Hyderabad lies the ancient city of Warangal. Noted today for its beautiful lakes, magnificent temples and wildlife, Warangal possess the marvelous thousand pillared temple, built by King Rudra Deva in the 12th century. The famous Thousand Pillar Temple, built in 1163 AD, by king Rudra Deva is an important monument situated near the Hanamkonda-Warangal highway. One thousand richly carved pillars and a magnificent black basalt Nandi bull are unique to this temple which is dedicated to Lords Shiva, Vishnu and Surya.

The temple is in shape of a star and has three shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva, Vishnu and Surya. The temple is built on a 1m high platform on the slopes of the Hanumakonda hill, and has a majestic monolithic Nandi. The black basalt Nandi, a monolith, has a lovely polished finish. There are many small lingam shrines surrounding the gardens. The temple is famous for its richly carved pillars, screens and detailed sculpture.

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Babji · October 29th, 2006, 11:52 PM

Warangal:
The legendary city, which has found its way into Marco Polo's travel diaries!

Warangal Fort

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Warangal fort is 2-km from Warangal Railway station, which dates back to the 13th century. The Kakatiya king, Ganapati Deva and his daughter Rudramma built the fort. Invaders destroyed the fort, only remnants will be seen. The fort had three layers of protection, remnants of which can still be seen today. First layer is a wall made of mud which is currently about 40 feet high and encircles the entire fort, the circumference of which is a few kilometers. Second layer is a wall made up of granite rock. Than the actual main fort. The famous stone gateways that are still present and stand about 50 feet from the ground are a masterpiece and carved out of a single rock. They are called Kirti Toranas(great gateways) of Kakatiyas. They have become a symbol for Andhra Pradesh tourism and its replicas made out of concrete can be seen in various parts of the state.

Warangal Fort - South Gate:

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Babji · October 29th, 2006, 11:59 PM

Jain Temple:

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The 2,000-year-old Jain temple of Mahavira is a famous place of worship for Jains in the country. The temple is embellished with beautiful images of Tirthankaras The 5ft high image of Mahavira is carved entirely out of jade

Babji · October 30th, 2006, 12:05 AM

Pakhal Lake: By the Kakatiya king Ganapathidev, 1213AD.

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A man-made lake built in 1213 by the Kakatiya king, Ganapathidev, by harnessing a small tributary of the Krishna River. It is located 50 km from Warangal and spreads over an area of 30 km².

Babji · October 30th, 2006, 12:09 AM

Ramappa Temple: Palampet village, Warangal (1213AD)

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aka Ramalingeswara Temple, this temple is situated in Palampet village, 70 km from Warangal. This is a beautiful monument dating back to 1213 AD. It displays the glory and richness of the Kakatiya kingdom.

Babji · October 30th, 2006, 12:20 AM

Bhadra Kali Temple - Warangal.

Bhadra Kali temple is suated on a hilltop between Hanamkonda and Warangal, it is wel known for its stone image of the Goddess Kali. She is depicted with eight arms and carries a weapon in each hand. The temple is located beside the "Bhadrakali" lake (Cheruvu).

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Goddess will be decorated in nine different forms on each day, during the Sharannavarathri celebrations.

Situated a top a hillock between Hanamkonda and Warangal, it is famous for stone image of the goddess. Eight-armed, with a weapon in each hand, she is shown in a sitting posture. The 2.7 mts tall stone image of the deity is the main attraction here. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Bhadrakali, the Grant mother Goddess, with fierce looking eyes and face. The main attraction of the temple is the stone image of the diety in human form, in sitting posture, wearing a crown and having eight hands holding various weapons. About 1 km from the 1000-pillared temple is the Hanamkonda fort. Within the fort is the Siddeshwara temple. It contains a small Linga shrine.

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Babji · October 30th, 2006, 12:33 AM

Sri Veeranarayana Temple:

This temple was built in the Chalukyan style around 1104.

Babji · October 30th, 2006, 12:57 AM

Warangal Fort - East Gate (Just before the Sun rise)

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Babji · October 30th, 2006, 01:05 AM

Kolanu Paka - Jain Temple Complex

Kolanupaka, 80 km from Hyderabad, is situated between Hyderabad and Warangal. This was the second capital town of Kalyani Chalukyas during the 11th century. During this period the village was a religious centre of Jains, and ranks among other great Jain centers in the south. The State Department of Archaeology and Museums established the Kolanupaka Museum which exhibits exquisite artifacts from the numerous historical monuments in Kolanupaka.

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Situated here is the renowned Jain Mandir with a 1.5 metre high idol of Lord Mahavira, built during the Rastrkuta-Kalyani Chalukyas times. Other attractions here include the Sri Veeranarayana Swamy temple built around 1104 A.D., Someswara Swamy temple which is a splendid example of the Chalukya architecture.

Kolanpaka Museum where artefacts from the Chalukyan and Kakatiyan period are on display.

Babji · October 30th, 2006, 01:27 AM

Siddeshwara Temple:

Siddeshwara Temple was built in 3rd century.
Its one of the pachimadwara muka temple (that is the entrance will be from west)

Babji · October 30th, 2006, 01:30 AM

Warangal Fort - Gateway (North)

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Babji · October 30th, 2006, 01:49 AM

More on Ramappa Temple:

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Ramappa Temple, is an archaeological wonder.

Babji · October 30th, 2006, 02:09 AM

More on Ramappa Temple:

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Ramappa Temple: Front View

Ramappa Temple, is an archaeological wonder. Situated 50 km from Warangal is the glorious Ramappa shrine at Palampet. The Ramalingeswara temple, popularly known as Ramappa Temple. This probably is the only temple in India known by the name of the sculptor who built it. The head sculptor was Ramappa, after whom the temple is known today, rather than after the presiding deity, Ramalingeswara, as is the general norm. The temple of Ramappa was built on behalf of the king, Kakati Ganapathi Deva by his chief commander Rudra Samani at a place called Ranakude in Atukuru province.

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Ramappa Temple: Entrance
This breathtakingly beautiful temple has been rightfully described as the "brightest star in the galaxy of medieval temples in the Deccan". Rich, intricate carvings adorn the walls, pillars and ceilings of this marvellous edifice.The temple is a Shivalaya and stands majestically on a 6 ft high star-shaped platform.

[IMG]http://i14.************/455opko.jpg[/IMG]
Ramappa Temple: Lion on Elephant carivings on pillars

The hall in front of the sanctum has numerous beautifully carved pillars that have been positioned to create an effect that combines light and space wonderfully and the exquisitely chiselled walls and ceiling make a visit to Ramappa Temple an unforgettable experience.

Babji · October 30th, 2006, 02:12 AM

Ramappa Temple: Dancers

[IMG]http://i13.************/2nst7r9.jpg[/IMG]

The Ramappa temple is a superb example of their love for art, music and dance. The temple is situated in a valley and is built with bricks so light that they can float on water. Yet the temple is so strong that it is still intact after numerous wars, invasions and natural calamities. There was a major earthquake during the 17th century which shook the Ramappa temple and the other nearby temples.

Babji · October 30th, 2006, 02:19 AM

Ramappa Temple: Nandi

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Babji · October 30th, 2006, 02:21 AM

Ramappa Temple: Wall Carvings

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Babji · October 30th, 2006, 02:22 AM

Ramappa temple: another View

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Babji · October 30th, 2006, 02:32 AM

Ramappa Temple: Woman Artisan

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Babji · October 30th, 2006, 02:34 AM

Ramappa Temple: Woman taming the elephants

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October 29th, 2006, 11:36 PM	#122
Babji Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 5,709 Likes (Received): 1	Warangal - Thousand pillar temple [IMG]http://i14.**********/4htm2j7.jpg[/IMG] About 150 kms. from Hyderabad lies the ancient city of Warangal. Noted today for its beautiful lakes, magnificent temples and wildlife, Warangal possess the marvelous thousand pillared temple, built by King Rudra Deva in the 12th century. The famous Thousand Pillar Temple, built in 1163 AD, by king Rudra Deva is an important monument situated near the Hanamkonda-Warangal highway. One thousand richly carved pillars and a magnificent black basalt Nandi bull are unique to this temple which is dedicated to Lords Shiva, Vishnu and Surya. The temple is in shape of a star and has three shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva, Vishnu and Surya. The temple is built on a 1m high platform on the slopes of the Hanumakonda hill, and has a majestic monolithic Nandi. The black basalt Nandi, a monolith, has a lovely polished finish. There are many small lingam shrines surrounding the gardens. The temple is famous for its richly carved pillars, screens and detailed sculpture. [IMG]http://i14.*********/2d82sk7.jpg[/IMG] Last edited by Babji; October 30th, 2006 at 12:14 AM. Reason: How magnificient!*

October 29th, 2006, 11:52 PM	#123
Babji Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 5,709 Likes (Received): 1	Warangal Warangal: The legendary city, which has found its way into Marco Polo's travel diaries! Warangal Fort [IMG]http://i13.**********/48f6czq.jpg[/IMG] Warangal fort is 2-km from Warangal Railway station, which dates back to the 13th century. The Kakatiya king, Ganapati Deva and his daughter Rudramma built the fort. Invaders destroyed the fort, only remnants will be seen. The fort had three layers of protection, remnants of which can still be seen today. First layer is a wall made of mud which is currently about 40 feet high and encircles the entire fort, the circumference of which is a few kilometers. Second layer is a wall made up of granite rock. Than the actual main fort. The famous stone gateways that are still present and stand about 50 feet from the ground are a masterpiece and carved out of a single rock. They are called Kirti Toranas(great gateways) of Kakatiyas. They have become a symbol for Andhra Pradesh tourism and its replicas made out of concrete can be seen in various parts of the state. Warangal Fort - South Gate: [IMG]http://i13.*********/3zjmcf7.jpg[/IMG] Last edited by Babji; October 30th, 2006 at 12:42 AM.*

October 29th, 2006, 11:59 PM	#124
Babji Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 5,709 Likes (Received): 1	Jain Temple: [IMG]http://i14.***********/2eqb32g.jpg[/IMG] The 2,000-year-old Jain temple of Mahavira is a famous place of worship for Jains in the country. The temple is embellished with beautiful images of Tirthankaras The 5ft high image of Mahavira is carved entirely out of jade Last edited by Babji; October 30th, 2006 at 12:05 AM.*

October 30th, 2006, 12:09 AM	#126
Babji Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 5,709 Likes (Received): 1	Ramappa Temple - a master piece of the Golden Age of the Kakatiya Kings Ramappa Temple: Palampet village, Warangal (1213AD) [IMG]http://i14.************/32zne2q.jpg[/IMG] aka Ramalingeswara Temple, this temple is situated in Palampet village, 70 km from Warangal. This is a beautiful monument dating back to 1213 AD. It displays the glory and richness of the Kakatiya kingdom.

October 30th, 2006, 12:20 AM	#127
Babji Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 5,709 Likes (Received): 1	More to see at Warangal Bhadra Kali Temple - Warangal. Bhadra Kali temple is suated on a hilltop between Hanamkonda and Warangal, it is wel known for its stone image of the Goddess Kali. She is depicted with eight arms and carries a weapon in each hand. The temple is located beside the "Bhadrakali" lake (Cheruvu). [IMG]http://i14.**********/2q2pt3r.jpg[/IMG] Goddess will be decorated in nine different forms on each day, during the Sharannavarathri celebrations. Situated a top a hillock between Hanamkonda and Warangal, it is famous for stone image of the goddess. Eight-armed, with a weapon in each hand, she is shown in a sitting posture. The 2.7 mts tall stone image of the deity is the main attraction here. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Bhadrakali, the Grant mother Goddess, with fierce looking eyes and face. The main attraction of the temple is the stone image of the diety in human form, in sitting posture, wearing a crown and having eight hands holding various weapons. About 1 km from the 1000-pillared temple is the Hanamkonda fort. Within the fort is the Siddeshwara temple. It contains a small Linga shrine. [IMG]http://i14.*********/2yuj4w6.jpg[/IMG] Last edited by Babji; October 30th, 2006 at 12:52 AM.*

October 30th, 2006, 12:05 AM	#125
Babji Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 5,709 Likes (Received): 1	Pakhal Lake: By the Kakatiya king Ganapathidev, 1213AD. [IMG]http://i14.************/2vsnsqt.jpg[/IMG] A man-made lake built in 1213 by the Kakatiya king, Ganapathidev, by harnessing a small tributary of the Krishna River. It is located 50 km from Warangal and spreads over an area of 30 km².

October 30th, 2006, 12:33 AM	#128
Babji Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 5,709 Likes (Received): 1	Sri Veeranarayana Temple: This temple was built in the Chalukyan style around 1104. Last edited by Babji; October 30th, 2006 at 01:05 AM.

October 30th, 2006, 12:57 AM	#129
Babji Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 5,709 Likes (Received): 1	Warangal Fort - East Gate (Just before the Sun rise) [IMG]http://i14.***********/33lgf9x.jpg[/IMG] Last edited by Babji; October 30th, 2006 at 01:05 AM.*

October 30th, 2006, 01:05 AM	#130
Babji Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 5,709 Likes (Received): 1	Kolanu Paka - Jain Temple Complex Kolanupaka, 80 km from Hyderabad, is situated between Hyderabad and Warangal. This was the second capital town of Kalyani Chalukyas during the 11th century. During this period the village was a religious centre of Jains, and ranks among other great Jain centers in the south. The State Department of Archaeology and Museums established the Kolanupaka Museum which exhibits exquisite artifacts from the numerous historical monuments in Kolanupaka. [IMG]http://i13.**********/44ilf79.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i14.********/2jbk6py.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i14.********/2d1ak21.jpg[/IMG] Situated here is the renowned Jain Mandir with a 1.5 metre high idol of Lord Mahavira, built during the Rastrkuta-Kalyani Chalukyas times. Other attractions here include the Sri Veeranarayana Swamy temple built around 1104 A.D., Someswara Swamy temple which is a splendid example of the Chalukya architecture. Kolanpaka Museum where artefacts from the Chalukyan and Kakatiyan period are on display.** Last edited by Babji; October 30th, 2006 at 01:21 AM.

October 30th, 2006, 01:27 AM	#131
Babji Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 5,709 Likes (Received): 1	Siddeshwara Temple: Siddeshwara Temple was built in 3rd century. Its one of the pachimadwara muka temple (that is the entrance will be from west)

October 30th, 2006, 01:30 AM	#132
Babji Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 5,709 Likes (Received): 1	Warangal Fort - Gateway (North) [IMG]http://i13.************/2uhwfvp.jpg[/IMG]

October 30th, 2006, 01:49 AM	#133
Babji Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 5,709 Likes (Received): 1	More on Ramappa Temple: [IMG]http://i13.**********/29nvuok.jpg[/IMG] Ramappa Temple, is an archaeological wonder.** Last edited by Babji; October 30th, 2006 at 02:14 AM.

October 30th, 2006, 02:09 AM	#134
Babji Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 5,709 Likes (Received): 1	More on Ramappa Temple: [IMG]http://i14.**********/3zlc1lg.jpg[/IMG] Ramappa Temple: Front View Ramappa Temple, is an archaeological wonder. Situated 50 km from Warangal is the glorious Ramappa shrine at Palampet. The Ramalingeswara temple, popularly known as Ramappa Temple. This probably is the only temple in India known by the name of the sculptor who built it. The head sculptor was Ramappa, after whom the temple is known today, rather than after the presiding deity, Ramalingeswara, as is the general norm. The temple of Ramappa was built on behalf of the king, Kakati Ganapathi Deva by his chief commander Rudra Samani at a place called Ranakude in Atukuru province. [IMG]http://i13.********/4bq8bhf.jpg[/IMG] Ramappa Temple: Entrance This breathtakingly beautiful temple has been rightfully described as the "brightest star in the galaxy of medieval temples in the Deccan". Rich, intricate carvings adorn the walls, pillars and ceilings of this marvellous edifice.The temple is a Shivalaya and stands majestically on a 6 ft high star-shaped platform. [IMG]http://i14.**********/455opko.jpg[/IMG] Ramappa Temple: Lion on Elephant carivings on pillars The hall in front of the sanctum has numerous beautifully carved pillars that have been positioned to create an effect that combines light and space wonderfully and the exquisitely chiselled walls and ceiling make a visit to Ramappa Temple an unforgettable experience.

October 30th, 2006, 02:12 AM	#135
Babji Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 5,709 Likes (Received): 1	Ramappa Temple: Dancers [IMG]http://i13.************/2nst7r9.jpg[/IMG] The Ramappa temple is a superb example of their love for art, music and dance. The temple is situated in a valley and is built with bricks so light that they can float on water. Yet the temple is so strong that it is still intact after numerous wars, invasions and natural calamities. There was a major earthquake during the 17th century which shook the Ramappa temple and the other nearby temples.

October 30th, 2006, 02:19 AM	#136
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October 30th, 2006, 02:21 AM	#137
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October 30th, 2006, 02:22 AM	#138
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October 30th, 2006, 02:32 AM	#139
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October 30th, 2006, 02:34 AM	#140
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