Thousand Pillar Temple Restoration Complete, Warangal's Heritage Shines Again

• The renovation of Warangal's historic Thousand Pillar Temple (Rudreswara Temple) in Hanamkonda, including the Kalyana Mandapam, has been successfully completed.
• The project, supervised by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), restores the temple's former glory after decades of disrepair and incomplete work.
• Kakatiya Emperor Rudradeva built the Shiva temple in 1163 AD; its Kalyana Mandapam had collapsed due to attacks and natural calamities.
• Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy spearheaded the reconstruction, securing initial funds of Rs. 17 crores and an additional Rs. 14.44 crores for development, including Kameswaralayam.
• The completion is expected to significantly boost tourism in Warangal, showcasing Kakatiya artistic grandeur alongside the UNESCO-recognized Ramappa Temple.