Ramappa Temple
13th century Kakatiya temple in Telangana
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7 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Ramappa Temple2:55
Welcome to the Rudreshwara Temple, more affectionately known throughout history as the Ramappa Temple. As we stand here in the village of Palampeta, approximately sixty-five kilometers from Warangal, we are looking at a site that…
Listen in the app2The Upapitha and the Sandbox Foundation2:16
As we step onto the raised platform, or the Upapitha, we are standing on a masterclass of medieval engineering. The Kakatiya engineers were far ahead of their time, employing a technique called the sandbox foundation to protect…
Listen in the app3The Monolithic Nandi and the Entrance Mandapa2:05
Standing directly opposite the main temple entrance is the Nandi Mandapa, housing a magnificent monolithic bull. This Nandi is carved from a single block of black basalt, a stone so hard that it requires incredible skill to…
Listen in the app4The Sabha Mandapa and Musical Pillars2:20
Step inside the Sabha Mandapa, the great assembly hall. Here, the atmosphere changes instantly. …
Listen in the app5The Madanikas: Dancing Brackets of Stone2:05
As we move back to the exterior of the temple, look up at the brackets connecting the pillars to the roof. These are the iconic Madanikas, or dancing figurines, also known as Nagakanyas. …
Listen in the app6The Sanctum and the Shikhara of Floating Bricks2:14
We now approach the Garbhagriha, or the sanctum sanctorum. Before you enter, look at the doorway. …
Listen in the app7Closing2:02
As our tour of the Ramappa Temple comes to a close, take a final look at this 'Symphony in Stone.' It is rare to find a place where the boundaries between art and engineering are so blurred. We have seen how the sandbox…
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What is Ramappa Temple?
Ramappa Temple is a place with 7 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Type | Heritage |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 7 |
| Total length | 15 min 57 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 18.2594, 79.9425 |
| Last updated |