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Sri Rajarajeswari Devi temple

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Location: Gudiwada, Kethepally, Nalgonda, TelanganaYear: 12th - 13th Century CE

The temple consists of garbhagriha, arthamandapa and pillared mandapa which have central four pillars with rangasila and ten short pillars on kakshasana with entrance on southern side. In garbhagriha a Siva Linga, is enshrined. This is a typical example of temple with entrance on southern side along with a flight of steps, whereas the Linga in the shrine is located on Western side. Purnakumbha motifs are carved on either side door jambs of garbhagriha. A typical Kakatiya Nandi carved in black basalt is kept in the mandapa facing Siva Linga. In front of the temple i.e., on the southern side, there is a double storied mandapa. On stylistic grounds, this temple can be dated back to 12th – 13th Century AD. Kethipalli mandal is located nearly 32 km from the district headquarters of Nalgonda and is accessible by road.

Category: Temples
Reference: https://heritage.telangana.gov.in/monuments/sri-rajarajeswari-devi-temple/
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