Warangal district · Telangana
Bhadrakali Temple
One of the oldest Bhadrakali temples, on a hilltop beside a lake in Warangal, Telangana.
Photo: Warangalite · CC BY-SA 4.0
Telangana · Temple listing
Thousand Pillar Temple
01 · Discover
History & tradition
The Thousand Pillar Temple, or Rudreswara Swamy Temple, is a historic temple in the city of Hanamakonda, Telangana. It has three shrines, dedicated to Shiva, Vishnu and Surya, and dates from the Kakatiya period, when many temples were built under rulers such as Ganapati Deva, Rudrama Devi and Prataparudra. Together with the Warangal Fort and the Kakatiya Kala Thoranam, it has been placed on India’s tentative list for UNESCO World Heritage status.
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Deity & dedicationSurya
Heritage statusMonument of National Importance
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02 · Before you go
Plan your visit
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03 · Getting there
Map & route
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Thousand Pillar Temple
Hanamkonda district, Telangana
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04 · At the temple
Darshan & customs
Darshan
Opening & entry
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Offerings
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Local traditions
Dress & etiquette
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Chaya Someswara Swamy temple
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Information you can trace
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- Wikidata — structured place recordRetrieved 2026-11-12
- Wikipedia — further readingChecked 2026-11-12