Ramappa Temple, or the Kakatiya Rudreshwara temple, is the latest addition to over a 1,000 UNESCO World Heritage Sites | Credit: DH Photo/Prasad NIchenametla
Built in the 1300s, the Ramappa Temple is a 209 km drive from Telangana capital Hyderabad and is the state's first-ever UNESCO World Heritage Site | Credit: DH Photo/Prasad Nichenametla
The temple is named after its architect, Ramappa. Seen in the picture are some of the intricate carvings on one of the temple's pillars. Credit: DH Photo/Prasad Nichenametla
The temple, which a Sivalayam, was built to worship Lord Ramalingeswara. That said, like in any temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, one can find the idol of Nandi. Credit: DH Photo/Prasad Nichenametla
(Published 25 July 2021, 14:06 IST)