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Thousand Pillar Temple: History, Travel guide and how to reach

TFIGLOBAL News Desk by TFIGLOBAL News Desk
December 13, 2022
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Thousand Pillar Temple – Overview

The Thousand Pillar Temple is located at a place called Hanamkonda in Warangal, Telangana state of India. This temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu, Lord Shankar and Surya Dev and this remains the center of faith of the devotees.

The Thousand Pillar Temple is an ancient temple. The most unique thing of this temple is the presence of the idol of Sun God in place of Lord Brahma along with Lord Vishnu and Shankar. The name of the temple itself suggests that there are more than 1000 pillars in the temple. This temple is also known as Trikutalayam because of the presence of three deities.

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History

The history of the Thousand Pillar Temple is very ancient, which is related to the Kakatiya dynasty. The Thousand Pillar Temple was built in 1175–1324 AD by the order of King Rudra Deva of the Kakatiya dynasty. Several Hindu temples including the temple such as Ganapati Dev, Rudrama Devi and Prataparudra etc. Were developed under the patronage of the Kakatiya dynasty. The temple was damaged by the Tughlaq dynasty during their invasion of Deccan.

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Architecture of Temple

The architecture of Thousand Pillar Temple is notable, as the temple is situated on the slopes of Hanamonda hill.  The uniqueness of the temple is its structure is in the shape of a star. The 1000 Pillar Temple reflects the royalty of Chalukyan design as well as Kakatiya architecture. The idols of the three deities Sri Hari Vishnu, Bholenath and Surya Dev situated in the temple are beautifully decorated. The temple was renovated by the Government of India in the year 2004.

Statues of elephants are made in the pillars located in the temple and there is a 6 feet tall statue of Nandi at the entrance of the temple, which remains a major center of tourist attraction.

Thousand Pillar Temple Pillars

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Tourist places near Thousand Pillar Temple

You will find many attractive tourist places near the Thousand Pillar Temple, which you should visit. The major attractions and interesting places to visit around the temple are:-

Warangal Fort, Bhadrakali Temple, Kakatiya Music Garden, Padmakshi Temple, Kakatiya Rock Garden, Siddheshwara Temple, Shree Veeranarayan Temple, iskcon temple, mini zoo, Govindrajula Gutta, Raiparthi Shiva Temple, Inavolu Mallanna Temple, Ramappa Temple, Pakhal Lake, Eternagaram Wildlife Sanctuary, Laknavaram Cheruvu, Sri Vidya Saraswati Shani Mandir and Kulpakji Jain Temple.

Best time to visit this his Temple

You can visit the Thousand Pillar Temple any time of the year. Since the temple is located just 7-8 kilometers from Warangal. But the best time to visit Warangal is during the Sama Makka-Sarakka Jatra or congregational festival. And according to the weather, the best time to visit temple is during the months of September to April.

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How to reach Thousand Pillar Temple

By Air- The nearest airport to temple is Hyderabad which is located at a distance of about 172 km from the temple. From Hyderabad airport, you can easily reach Temple via bus, taxi or cab.

By Train- Thousand Pillar Temple is located very close to Warangal city railway station. Warangal city railway station is well connected to major cities around the country.

By Road- The Thousand Pillar Temple is well connected by road to all the cities around it.

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