Thousand Pillar Temple

Śiva, Viṣṇu & Sūrya · Hanamkonda, Warangal · Telangana

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A star-shaped trikūṭa of the Kākatīyas

⭐ Why it is famous

Three shrines on one platform, a monolithic Nandi polished like glass, and rock-cut pillars restored over a decade of ASI work.

Built in 1163 CE by Rudra Deva; damaged during the Tughlaq invasions and restored in the 2000s.

Nearest railway station

Warangal (WL) — 5 km

Nearest bus stand

Hanamkonda bus stand — state transport buses stop here.

Nearest airport

Hyderabad (HYD) — 150 km

By road

In Hanamkonda; autos from Warangal station.

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.

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

Budget	Standard	Comfort
₹1,500	₹3,000	₹7,000

Indicative only — travel, stay and food, excluding shopping