Sri Cheekati Venkateswara swamy Temple
Sri Cheekati Venkateswara Swamy Temple is situated in Pulimamidi village, Kandukur mandal, Ranga Reddy district. This is an important Temple of historical importance in Rangareddy district and represents the historical significance of this district.
The Temple is facing east, has a cellar i.e. underground marbhagriha and a mukha mandapa connected with stair case and small ardhamandapa.
The cellar is of sandra type (closed). There is a passage leading to another small cave. The ceiling is decorated with massive carved pillars of post Vijayanagara style. The historic Temple offers a lot of scope to understand the rich legacy of the Rangareddy district region. Locals throng this Temple in Rangareddy district during festival occasions.
The main entrance door jambs are plain but deep kostas are seen on either side of it. On the basis of Architectural features, the Temple is datable to 18th century A.D.
Pulimamidi Village is located nearly 42 km from the district headquarters of Hyderabad and is well accessible by road via Srisailam highway.
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