Kothapalli Trikuta Shiva Temple, Telangana

Address

Kothapalli Trikuta Shiva Temple, Kothapalli, Karimnagar Telangana 505304

Diety

Shiva

Introduction

: Kothapalli village is situated 5 km from Karimnagar and lies on the road to Jagityal. It can be reached by bus. A dilapidated Trikuta temple in typical Kakatiya style is found in the village. This temple is similar in style to the main Trikuta temple at Nagunuru village and Thousand pillar temple at Hanamkonda. Here the primary deity is Shiva.The temple stands on an upapitha which serves the purpose of pradakshinapatha. It is divided into horizontal mouldings. The temple faces south. It consists of a square mandapa with three shrines towards the east, west, and north. Each shrine consists of garbhagriha and antarala with beautifully carved doorways. The perforated screen windows are arranged on either side of the antarala doorways and figures of dancers are carved on lintel. A parapet runs around the hall on which the miniature shrines are arranged, similar to the Ramappa temple.