Ramappa Temple Overview

Ramappa Temple is in the town of Palampet in the Mulug district. It is about 67 km from Warangal. It's about 160 km away from Hyderabad. You should visit this Temple when you go to Warangal because it has a lot of history and is very well built. The stunning views from the places to visit in Ramappa Temple and around the Temple are another reason to go.

Who built the Ramappa Temple?

The Temple, also famous as the Ramalingeswara Temple, King Ganapati Deva, was built in 1213 AD. The Kakatiya dynasty built it when they were in power. A temple in the country called Ramappa is known to be only one which carries the name of a person who designed it. It is the very Temple which, with a dash of great bygone past about this place, and Kakatiya regime as well.

It is now managed by the Archaeological Survey of India. The tourism service has constructed cabins and a restaurant beside the lake. Therefore, you may take your time to view this beautiful Temple and the surrounding places, and then you can relax in the cabins.

What is the significance of Ramappa Temple?

You can find the ancient and beautiful Kakatiya art in Warangal, located in the Deccan plains. One fantastic work of art that showcases the power of the royal Kakatiyas is the Ramalingeswara Temple, also known as the Ramappa Temple. Its name comes from the name of its chief artist, Ramappa. It's likely the only Temple in the country that links its name to the artist who made the sculptures.

Why is the Temple famous?

Besides its religious significance, historical importance, and architectural beauty, people know the Ramappa Temple for a few other things that make it stand out. The builders used lightweight bricks to construct the Ramalingeswara Temple. These bricks float in water instead of sinking like other stones do.

The towers are another thing to notice about this building. There are sculptures and stories from folklore on each pillar of the building. Some people also say you can hear music if you hit a wall or stone in this Temple.

Unlike most others in the country, Nandi has his eyes closed in this Lord Shiva temple as if he is ready to listen to the Lord and follow his commands. Many Ramappa Temple tour packages highlight this unique feature, making it a must-visit destination.