Rāmappa Temple (Rudreśvara)

Śiva · Palampet, Mulugu · Telangana

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A UNESCO World Heritage Kākatīya masterpiece

⭐ Why it is famous

The only temple in India named after its sculptor; floating brick roof, mirror-polished black basalt bracket figures, and World Heritage status since 2021.

📜 Pilgrimage history

Consecrated in 1213 CE under Kākatīya king Ganapati Deva by his general Recharla Rudra; survived earthquakes thanks to sandbox foundations.

🕰️ Temple timings

06:00 – 18:00

🙏 Darśan details

Free entry
ASI-protected — photography allowed, no flash inside

🚉 Location & getting there

📍 Rāmappa Temple (Rudreśvara), Palampet, Mulugu18.2678, 79.9410 · Tap to open Google Maps

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Nearest railway station

Warangal (WL) — 70 km

Nearest bus stand

Palampet bus stand — state transport buses stop here.

Nearest airport

Hyderabad (HYD) — 210 km

By road

70 km from Warangal via Mulugu road.

🪔 Poojas, sevās & tickets

This temple does not publish a rate list. Darśan is free; ārcanā, abhiṣeka and other sevās are booked at the counter inside the temple on the day.

🧭 Around the temple

Places to see besides the temple — tap any one to open it in Google Maps.

🏞️ LakeRamappa Lake (Ramappa Cheruvu)2 km awayLarge Kakatiya-era irrigation lake beside the Ramappa temple.🏰 FortWarangal Fort60 km awayKakatiya dynasty fort known for ornate carved gateways.

🛏️ Where to stay

Haritha Kakatiya, Warangal hotels

₹ Indicative trip cost (per head, 2 days)

Budget	Standard	Comfort
₹1,800	₹3,500	₹8,000

Indicative only — travel, stay and food, excluding shopping

🛕 Nearby temples

Thousand Pillar Temple Kāleśvara Mukteśvara Swāmy Temple

📌 Other attractions nearby

Ramappa Lake
Laknavaram suspension bridge
Warangal Fort