Sultanabad Shiva temple, Telangana

Address

Sultanabad Shiva temple, Sultanabad village, (Kundagal village) Peddapalli district Telangana 505185

Diety

Shiva

Introduction

Sultanabad is a Town in Sultanabad Mandal of Peddapalli district in the state of Telangana, India. Kundagal village is situated at a distance of about 30 km from Karimnagar town and is accessible by bus. It was earlier known as Osmannagar The temple consists of Garbhagriha, Arthamandapa, and pillared mandapa, as well as central four pillars with rangasila and ten short pillars on kakshasana with an entrance on southern side. In Garbhagriha, a Siva Linga, facing east is enshrined. This is a typical temple having the entrance on the southern side with a flight of steps with ornamental balustrade, whereas the Linga is in the shrine which is located on Western side. Purnakumbha motifs are carved on either side of the door jambs of Garbhagriha. A typical Kakatiya Nandi carved in black basalt is kept in the mandapa facing Siva Linga. This shiva temple is in ruins. On stylistic grounds, this temple can be dated back to the 13th Century A.D.