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Sri Pachalasomeswara Swamy temple

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Location: Panagallu, Nalgonda, TelanganaYear: 12th Century CE

There are three famous temples in Panagal namely Pachala Someswaraswamy Temple, the Venkateswara Swamy Temple and the Chaya Someswara Swamy Temple. Among these, from the architectural and sculptural point of view, the most important one is the Pachala Someswaraswamy Temple. It has the finest sculptural works. The ground plan of Pachala Someswaraswamy temple is different from other temples found in Telangana. It has four shrines, out of which three are arranged on the west while the fourth one is on the east with a common and large rectangular mandapa.

It has excellent sculptures on the walls and pillars, depicting stories from the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. Some of the erotic images on the walls are similar to the ones found in Khajuraho. Siva as Gjasamharamurthy, Ravana shaking Kailasa, Narsimha killing Hiranyakasipu, Battle scenes from the Mahabharatha and Ramayana are important pillar sculptures. Outside walls are also decorated with carvings of the gods. Besides, one can also see a huge Nandi, Ashta Dikpalakas, a dancing Ganesa and Lord Vishnu in the form of a Boar, Shiva as Lingodbhavamurthi. According to a pillar inscription the Pachala Sorneshwaraswamy temple is dated 1124 A.D. Panagal is located nearly 4 km from the district headquarters of Nalgonda and is accessible by road.

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Reference: https://heritage.telangana.gov.in/monuments/sri-pachalasomeswara-swamy-temple/
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