Katrepalle Shiva Temple, Telangana

Address

Katrepalle Shiva Temple, Kesamudram, Katrepalle, Mahabubabad District, Telangana 505480

Diety

Shiva

Introduction

Katrapalli village is located nearly 40 km from the district headquarters of Warangal and is accessible by road. A Siva Temple datable to Kakatiya period was discovered in Katrapalli Village. The temple faces east, preceded by an antarala, a closed mandapa and an entrance porch towards east. The temple reflects the archaeological significance of Warangal district in Telangana, which is home to many such temples reflecting the glory of ancient days. The temple shows the importance of religious structures which were built widely during those times at several places, where the deity was installed with care. This temple has been constructed with attention to detail and shows the skill of the workers in those times. The lintel has Gajalaxmi figure as its Lalata Bimba. Miniature sikara motifs filled the space of the horizontal lintel. Four central pillars here bear the carving of pairs of hamsas, depicting elephants, kirhimukhas and there is a pearl garland design on the central square. The temple is popular with devotees during festivals and other important occasions.