Shambhunigudi Shiva Temple, Telangana

Address

Shambhunigudi Shiva Temple, Kila, Warangal, Telangana 506002

Diety

Swayarnbhu Siva

Introduction

Warangal Fort is located nearly 2 km from the district headquarters of Warangal and is accessible by road from both Warangal and Hyderabad. Shambhuni Gudi is situated near the southern Kirti Torana of the ruined Swayarnbhu Siva temple complex in Fort Warangal. The temple consists of garbhagriha, antarala and ranga mandapa. The square-shaped ranga mandapa has porticos on its three sides, while the main entrance faces east. There is an inscription recorded on the Dharmashala wall of Shambhunigudi, which mentions the installation of the deities of Veyilingala Devara and Ganadhipathi by a person called Chaviki Buddayya for the merit of the world. On architectural grounds, this temple can be dated back to the 13th Century AD.