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Ghanpur temples, popularly known as '''Kota Gullu''', are a group of 12th century stone temples that are located in [[Ghanpur (Mulug)|Ghanpur]] near [[Warangal]] in [[Telangana]], [[India]]. They are located 9 km northwest of the more famous [[Ramappa Temple]] in Palampet. | Ghanpur temples, popularly known as '''Kota Gullu''', are a group of 12th century stone temples that are located in [[Ghanpur (Mulug)|Ghanpur]] near [[Warangal]] in [[Telangana]], [[India]]. They are located 9 km northwest of the more famous [[Ramappa Temple]] in Palampet. | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
Kota Gullu were constructed by King Ganapatideva, the king of [[Kakatiya dynasty]] who ruled during the period of 1199–1260 AD.<ref>http://www.my-telugu.com/tour/districts/warangal/warangal-historical-kota-gullu.shtml</ref> It suffered major damage either through the attacks from the Muslim armies between 14th and 16th centuries CE, or through a major earthquake in the region in 17th century CE. | Kota Gullu were constructed by King Ganapatideva, the king of [[Kakatiya dynasty]] who ruled during the period of 1199–1260 AD.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.my-telugu.com/tour/districts/warangal/warangal-historical-kota-gullu.shtml |title=Kota Gullu Temple |website=www.my-telugu.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160921010855/http://www.my-telugu.com/tour/districts/warangal/warangal-historical-kota-gullu.shtml |archive-date=2016-09-21}} </ref> It suffered major damage either through the attacks from the Muslim armies between 14th and 16th centuries CE, or through a major earthquake in the region in 17th century CE. | ||
== Architecture == | == Architecture == | ||
Kota Gullu comprises about 22 temples, all varying in size and design that exhibits the marvelous architectural work by Kakatiyas.<ref>http://www.trodly.com/india/destination-5878/ghanpur-kota-gullu-group-of-temples</ref> | Kota Gullu comprises about 22 temples, all varying in size and design that exhibits the marvelous architectural work by Kakatiyas.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.trodly.com/india/destination-5878/ghanpur-kota-gullu-group-of-temples |title=Ghanpur Kota Gullu Group Of Temples Travel Guide |website=www.trodly.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160814190413/http://www.trodly.com/india/destination-5878/ghanpur-kota-gullu-group-of-temples |archive-date=2016-08-14}} </ref> | ||
Temples are constructed within a double-walled stone enclosure. Of all these temples, the main temple, dedicated to Lord [[Shiva]], is the most admirable. There is yet another temple that is dedicated to Shiva, to the north of the main temple, that has the same appearance. The other shrine of the temple consists of ''[[Garbhagriha]]'' and ''[[Antarala]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://pedia.desibantu.com/ghanpur-temple/|title=Ghanpur Temple (ఘన్పూర్ దేవాలయము) Kota Gullu|date=2 December 2011}}</ref> | Temples are constructed within a double-walled stone enclosure. Of all these temples, the main temple, dedicated to Lord [[Shiva]], is the most admirable. There is yet another temple that is dedicated to Shiva, to the north of the main temple, that has the same appearance. The other shrine of the temple consists of ''[[Garbhagriha]]'' and ''[[Antarala]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://pedia.desibantu.com/ghanpur-temple/|title=Ghanpur Temple (ఘన్పూర్ దేవాలయము) Kota Gullu|date=2 December 2011}}</ref> | ||
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There are nearby remnants of sculptures depicting Nandi, dancers, musicians and others like temple roof, decorative ceiling, sculpted walls, bas reliefs, etc. Many statues were also discovered in the vivinty of the temple grounds and have been put on display for visitors and tourists coming to view the temple. | There are nearby remnants of sculptures depicting Nandi, dancers, musicians and others like temple roof, decorative ceiling, sculpted walls, bas reliefs, etc. Many statues were also discovered in the vivinty of the temple grounds and have been put on display for visitors and tourists coming to view the temple. | ||
The inscription slab refers to Ganapathi Reddy, the son of Kakatiya general Recherla Rudra, who installed Lord | The inscription slab refers to Ganapathi Reddy, the son of Kakatiya general Recherla Rudra, who installed Lord Ganapateshwara and donated land during the reign of Ganapathi Deva (1199-1262 CE) in the cyclic year of “Jaya Nama Samvatsara, Vaisakha Sudha Trayodasi, Bruhaspati Vasaram” (corresponding to 1234-35 CE).<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kotagullu {{!}} Jayashankar Bhupalpally District {{!}} India|url=https://bhoopalapally.telangana.gov.in/tourist-place/kotagullu/|access-date=2020-11-25|language=en-US}}</ref> | ||
== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
Latest revision as of 08:09, 18 April 2022
| Kota Gullu | |
|---|---|
Ghanpur Temples | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Warangal |
| Deity | Shiva |
| Location | |
| Location | Ghanpur |
| State | Telangana |
| Country | India |
  Location in India | |
| Coordinates | 18°11′02″N 79°31′19″E / 18.1840°N 79.5220°E |
| Temple | 20 |
Ghanpur temples, popularly known as Kota Gullu, are a group of 12th century stone temples that are located in Ghanpur near Warangal in Telangana, India. They are located 9 km northwest of the more famous Ramappa Temple in Palampet.
History[edit | edit source]
Kota Gullu were constructed by King Ganapatideva, the king of Kakatiya dynasty who ruled during the period of 1199–1260 AD.[1] It suffered major damage either through the attacks from the Muslim armies between 14th and 16th centuries CE, or through a major earthquake in the region in 17th century CE.
Architecture[edit | edit source]
Kota Gullu comprises about 22 temples, all varying in size and design that exhibits the marvelous architectural work by Kakatiyas.[2]
Temples are constructed within a double-walled stone enclosure. Of all these temples, the main temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is the most admirable. There is yet another temple that is dedicated to Shiva, to the north of the main temple, that has the same appearance. The other shrine of the temple consists of Garbhagriha and Antarala.[3]
The most striking feature of the temples is the Sabha mandapa porches. Two madanikas are seen on the northern side of the portico. The eastern and southern porticos are embellished with several mythical figures of Gaja Kesari, half-human-half-lion form riding on elephant, and horse-head lion back on elephant.
There are nearby remnants of sculptures depicting Nandi, dancers, musicians and others like temple roof, decorative ceiling, sculpted walls, bas reliefs, etc. Many statues were also discovered in the vivinty of the temple grounds and have been put on display for visitors and tourists coming to view the temple.
The inscription slab refers to Ganapathi Reddy, the son of Kakatiya general Recherla Rudra, who installed Lord Ganapateshwara and donated land during the reign of Ganapathi Deva (1199-1262 CE) in the cyclic year of “Jaya Nama Samvatsara, Vaisakha Sudha Trayodasi, Bruhaspati Vasaram” (corresponding to 1234-35 CE).[4]
Gallery[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Kota Gullu Temple". www.my-telugu.com. Archived from the original on 21 September 2016.
- ↑ "Ghanpur Kota Gullu Group Of Temples Travel Guide". www.trodly.com. Archived from the original on 14 August 2016.
- ↑ "Ghanpur Temple (ఘన్పూర్ దేవాలయము) Kota Gullu". 2 December 2011.
- ↑ "Kotagullu | Jayashankar Bhupalpally District | India". Retrieved 25 November 2020.
Further reading[edit | edit source]
- The Temples of Ghanapur by M. Rama Rao
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