Nallamala Surya Temple – Telangana

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Nallamala Surya Temple- Nallamala, Telangana

Diety

Surya (Sun)

Introduction

Surya temple in Nallamala, which is on the verge of collapse, is said to be 1000 years old, legend has it that the Sun shrine in Pedda Anantapuram of Atmakur mandal was developed in 1080 by the Badami Chalukyas. The temple falls in the Mahboonagar district of Telangana. The Vimana Gopuram has lost its shape and only the triangle is visible. Its sanctum sanctorum is spread over 12 sq ft. It has an eight-foot tall Gopuram. It was assumed that the temple belonged to an Agraharam comprising 100 Brahmin families. The temple tank had sufficient water throughout the year.

Century/Period/Age

1000 Years old

Managed By

Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)

Nearest Bus Station

Nallamala

Nearest Railway Station

Tarlupadu

Nearest Airport

Kurnool

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