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The Thousand Pillars Temple is situated in Hanamkonda part of the Warangal City. It is about 6 kms starting from, Warangal Railway Station & Bus Station 9 kms away from Kazipet Rly.Junction and is well linked by city bus service.

Popular as: A Pilgrimage Center, where people from all the faith come for meditation and obtain peace.

Thousand Pillar Temple: Constructed by Rudra Deva in 1163 AD, Thousand Pillar temple is a fine example of Kakatiya architecture and sculpture. The monument is built in the style of Chalukyan temples, located near the Hanamkonda-Warangal highway, is a star shaped and triple shrined. The 3 shrines are devoted to Lord Shiva, Vishnu and Surya. The temple is well-known for its luxuriously carved pillars, screens and detailed sculpture. The black basalt Nandi, a monolith, has a lovely polished finish.

The temple is in shape of a star and has three shrines devoted to Lord Shiva, Vishnu and Surya. The temple is built on a 1m high platform on the slopes of the Hanumakonda hill, and has a royal monolithic Nandi. The black basalt Nandi, a monolith, has a lovely polished finish.

There are many small lingam shrines nearby the gardens. Popular for its richly carved pillars, screens and detailed sculpture, Thousand Pillar Temple is one of the most visited temples in Tamil Nadu. The atmosphere is calm and peaceful with the sonorous ringing of the puja bells, gentle chirping of the birds and the soothing cool breeze.