The Thousand Pillars Temple is located in Hanamkonda part of the Warangal City. It is about 6 kms away from Warangal Railway Station & Bus Station and 9 kms away from Kazipet Railway Junction.

Thousand Pillar Temple is constructed by Rudra Deva in 1163 AD, Thousand Pillar temple is a fine specimen of Kakatiya architecture and sculpture. The monument is built in the style of Chalukyan temples, situated near the Hanamkonda-Warangal highway, is a star shaped and triple shrined. The 3 shrines are dedicated to Lord Shiva, Vishnu and Surya. The temple is famous for its richly carved pillars, screens and detailed sculpture. The black basalt Nandi, a monolith, has a lovely polished finish.

The temple is in shape of a star and has three shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva, Vishnu and Surya. The temple is built on a 1m high platform on the slopes of the Hanumakonda hill, and has a majestic monolithic Nandi. The black basalt Nandi, a monolith, has a lovely polished finish.

PLACES OF INTEREST

Warangal Fort: Warangal fort is 12-km from Hanamakonda, which dates back to the 13th century.

Bhadra Kali Temple: Situated on a hilltop between Hanamkonda and Warangal, it is noted for its stone image of the Goddess Kali.

Thousand Pillar Temple: This temple is a fine specimen of Kakatiya architecture and sculpture. Rudra Deva built it in 1163 AD in the style of Chalukyan temples, star shaped and triple shrined

Kolanupaka: Kolanupaka, 80-km from Hyderabad, is situated between Hyderabad and Warangal. This was the second capital town of Kalyani Chalukyas during the 11th century AD. During this period the village was a religious centre of Jains, and ranks among other great Jain centers in the south.

Jain Temple: The 2,000-year-old Jain temple of Mahaveer is a famous place of worship for Jains in the country. The temple is embellished with beautiful images of Thirthankaras. The 5ft high image of Mahavira is entirely carved of Jade.

Sri Veeranarayana Temple: The temple is constructed in the Chalukyan style around 1104 AD.

Pakhal Lake: A manmade lake completed in 1213 AD by the Kakatiya king, Ganapathidev, by harnessing a small tributary of the Krishna River. It is located 50-km from Warangal and spreads over an area of 30-sq-km.

Ramappa Temple: Also know as Ramalingeswara temple, this is situated in Palampet village, which is 70-km form Warangal This is a beautiful monument dates back to 1213 AD. It depicts the glory and richness of the Kakatiya kingdom.