Gandikota Raghunatha Swamy Temple, Andhra Pradesh

Address

Gandikota Raghunatha Swamy Temple, Gandikota, Andhra Pradesh 516434.

Diety

Raghunatha Swamy

Introduction

At a distance of 500 m from Gandikota Bus Stop, Raghunatha Swamy Temple is an ancient Temple situated inside the fort complex of Gandikota, Andhra Pradesh. Adjacent to Madhavaraya Swamy Temple. Raghunatha Swamy Temple, located on a hill like rock, from a distance, it looks like a mini version of the Greek acropolis. Most part of the temple is in ruins. There are no idols in the temple, only the sanctum sanctorum remains.

Puranic Significance

Raghunatha Swamy Temple in Gandikota is a complex of pillars, hallways, and corridors. Though there is no statue inside the sanctum, but remnants of the temple are ideal. Made out of red granites, the temple is a small one but the architecture and sculptures in the premises are typical of Vijayanagara temples. The sheer size temple is currently in ruins but there are mantapas and pillars along the perimeter of the temple. The Dasavathara stories have been sculpted on the pillars. Lord Narasimha killing Hiranyakasipu is the notable one