Thousand Pillar Temple
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NIDHI A
Hyderabad District, India354 contributions
Sep 2022 • Friends
The temple itself was a true marvel. The architecture was exquisite, showcasing intricate designs and craftsmanship. We were in awe of the spiritual aura that enveloped the premises, creating a serene and peaceful ambiance. The beauty of the temple truly left a lasting impression on all of us.
Written June 5, 2023
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Pueppschen
Chennai (Madras), India76 contributions
Sep 2021
Rudraeshwara Temple is a beautiful temple with a long history and magnificent architecture. Part of it was under renovation. It is also a functioning temple and the premises have been kept clean. It is very close to the railway station (approx. 5 km.) The whole area can be covered under 30 minutes. A temple pond is attached to the premises.
Written March 24, 2022
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Harish G
Hyderabad District, India6 contributions
Jan 2021 • Family
Read too glorious reviewers but it's not worth all that. Compare it with old temples like Halebidu- Balur in Karnataka or Mahabalipuram this was quite average. A lot of it is under renovation apparently for eternity. Plus no measures whatsoever by Govt or temple trust even in times of Covid. Not worth all the hype. Better avoid.
Written January 23, 2021
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Sandeep R
Bengaluru, India70 contributions
Feb 2013 • Friends
The 1000 Pillar temple in Warangal is an epic construction. The location of the temple is on the road & you can spot it very easily as there will be sign boards on the roads. When you are going to visit this temple, do plan it in a such a way that you visit in after the sunset. The lights & the reflection is too good to miss
Written January 15, 2014
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Anthony F
London, UK440 contributions
Dec 2011 • Solo
Having read about the Thousand Pillar Temple and the Warangal Old Fort on the internet I decided to take a day trip on the train to Warangal from Hyderabad to take a look. The day was one of the highlights of my month-long tour of southern India.
When I left the station I jumped into the first Rickshaw I saw and asked the driver to take me to the Thousand Pillar Temple He had never heard of it and had to ask some of his colleagues. Finally the penny dropped and we were on our way.
The temple is about 15 minutes from the station and is hidden up a side road amongst some buildings. The area looks scruffy but the compound containing the temple is clean and secure with a couple of guards and a man who takes care of your shoes when you enter the temple (for a small tip).
The building itself is intact. I didn't actually count the pillars, but am happy to believe that there are indeed 1,000 of them.
There is a monk inside the temple who will give you a Hindu blessing in exchange for a donation, which is quite an experience. There are some fine carvings inside the temple, but photography is not allowed inside.
A handsome Nandi bull carved out of a black basalt sits outside the temple entrance.
There were a few Indian tourists, but it was not at all crowded and was peaceful and interesting. Well worth the trip.
When I left the station I jumped into the first Rickshaw I saw and asked the driver to take me to the Thousand Pillar Temple He had never heard of it and had to ask some of his colleagues. Finally the penny dropped and we were on our way.
The temple is about 15 minutes from the station and is hidden up a side road amongst some buildings. The area looks scruffy but the compound containing the temple is clean and secure with a couple of guards and a man who takes care of your shoes when you enter the temple (for a small tip).
The building itself is intact. I didn't actually count the pillars, but am happy to believe that there are indeed 1,000 of them.
There is a monk inside the temple who will give you a Hindu blessing in exchange for a donation, which is quite an experience. There are some fine carvings inside the temple, but photography is not allowed inside.
A handsome Nandi bull carved out of a black basalt sits outside the temple entrance.
There were a few Indian tourists, but it was not at all crowded and was peaceful and interesting. Well worth the trip.
Written May 15, 2012
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sugunapriya b
Hyderabad, India229 contributions
Apr 2014 • Family
The temple was good and lot of restoration works were going on when we visited. Couldn't see 1000 pillars but the authorities said they are restoring them. The idol is good and the place is spacious.
Written March 11, 2015
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abhi2502
Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India16 contributions
Feb 2015 • Friends
One of the oldest temples. Very much in city. Most of the temple is under renovation. The 1000 pillars part of the temple cannot be seen as it being reconstructed. You can only visit the temple and not the pillars.
Written February 2, 2015
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Simon R
London, UK157 contributions
Feb 2015 • Solo
Yes its a bit dusty, as its off the nain road and yes there is work going on elsewhere on the site but the 1000 pillar temple is open, its not crowded, its a very pleasant walk round, there are signed to explain the history, a check in for your shoes, a huge Nandi bull carved out of basalt and three shrines within the temple, the staff were very welcoming to a non hindu the priest (not sure if its the correct term) becoming me in asking where I was from and explaining things. This is well worth a visit, its also very close (about 1.5 to 2k) from the Sri bhadrakali temple on the lake. There are signed saying no photographs inside the temple but at the same time whilst entry to the temple is free as opposed to the standard 100 rupee entry at some sites they were selling permits for cameras for 25 rupees.
Written March 2, 2015
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Bornav
Assam, India11,039 contributions
Nov 2013 • Solo
One of the best preserved monuments of the Kakatiya dynasty. It is a relatively small temple, as compared to historic Dravidian temples, has numerous pillars inside as well as column like pillars sculpted on its outer walls. It is a temple in which locals continue to worship. The symmetric and identical columns on the wall with engravings are noteworthy.
Worth a day trip from Hyderabad visiting Bhongir fort enroute.
Worth a day trip from Hyderabad visiting Bhongir fort enroute.
Written February 28, 2014
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Sharath power
193 contributions
May 2017 • Friends
It is the most historical place in this world is a very powerful Maha Shiva temple if you see anywhere you will appear appear pillars that pillars total it mm thousand pillar everyone must visit this place in Warangal
Written August 21, 2017
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Is temple opened or closed?
Guneet K
Bengaluru, India19 contributions
Sorry for delay. The temple is partially open. Though was heavily under repair
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