https://indianpedia.org/index.php?action=history&feed=atom&title=Kota_GulluKota Gullu - Revision history2026-07-31T10:43:24ZRevision history for this page on the wikiMediaWiki 1.45.4https://indianpedia.org/index.php?title=Kota_Gullu&diff=338575&oldid=prevUpdateBot at 02:39, 18 April 20222022-04-18T02:39:47Z<p></p>
<p><b>New page</b></p><div>{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2018}}<br />
{{Use Indian English|date=August 2018}}<br />
{{Infobox Hindu temple<br />
|name = Kota Gullu<br />
|image = Kota gullu.jpg<br />
| image_upright = <br />
|alt = <br />
|caption = Kota Gullu at Ghanpur<br />
|map_type = India Telangana<br />
|coordinates = {{coord|18.1840|N|79.5220|E|type:landmark_region:IN|display=inline,title}}<br />
|coordinates_footnotes= <br />
|map_caption = Location in India<br />
|native_name = Ghanpur Temples<br />
<!-- Geography --><br />
|country = [[India]]<br />
|state = [[Telangana]]<br />
|district = [[Warangal district|Warangal]]<br />
|locale = [[Ghanpur (Mulug)|Ghanpur]]<br />
|elevation_m = <br />
<!-- Culture --><br />
|deity = [[Shiva]]<br />
|architecture = <br />
|architect = <br />
|temple_quantity = 20<br />
|monument_quantity = <br />
|inscriptions = <br />
<!-- History and governance --><br />
|established = <!-- Refers to establishment of the original temple --><br />
|year_completed = <!-- Refers to building of the current temple structure/building --><br />
|creator = <br />
|temple_board = <br />
|governing_body = <br />
|website = <br />
}}<br />
<br />
Ghanpur temples, popularly known as '''Kota Gullu''', are a group of 12th century stone temples that are located in [[Ghanpur (Mulug)|Ghanpur]] near [[Warangal]] in [[Telangana]], [[India]]. They are located 9&nbsp;km northwest of the more famous [[Ramappa Temple]] in Palampet.<br />
<br />
== History ==<br />
Kota Gullu were constructed by King Ganapatideva, the king of [[Kakatiya dynasty]] who ruled during the period of 1199–1260 AD.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.my-telugu.com/tour/districts/warangal/warangal-historical-kota-gullu.shtml |title=Kota Gullu Temple |website=www.my-telugu.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160921010855/http://www.my-telugu.com/tour/districts/warangal/warangal-historical-kota-gullu.shtml |archive-date=2016-09-21}} </ref> It suffered major damage either through the attacks from the Muslim armies between 14th and 16th centuries CE, or through a major earthquake in the region in 17th century CE.<br />
<br />
== Architecture ==<br />
Kota Gullu comprises about 22 temples, all varying in size and design that exhibits the marvelous architectural work by Kakatiyas.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.trodly.com/india/destination-5878/ghanpur-kota-gullu-group-of-temples |title=Ghanpur Kota Gullu Group Of Temples Travel Guide |website=www.trodly.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160814190413/http://www.trodly.com/india/destination-5878/ghanpur-kota-gullu-group-of-temples |archive-date=2016-08-14}} </ref><br />
<br />
Temples are constructed within a double-walled stone enclosure. Of all these temples, the main temple, dedicated to Lord [[Shiva]], is the most admirable. There is yet another temple that is dedicated to Shiva, to the north of the main temple, that has the same appearance. The other shrine of the temple consists of ''[[Garbhagriha]]'' and ''[[Antarala]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://pedia.desibantu.com/ghanpur-temple/|title=Ghanpur Temple (ఘన్పూర్ దేవాలయము) Kota Gullu|date=2 December 2011}}</ref><br />
<br />
The most striking feature of the temples is the ''Sabha mandapa'' porches. Two ''[[madanika]]s'' are seen on the northern side of the portico. The eastern and southern porticos are embellished with several mythical figures of Gaja Kesari, half-human-half-lion form riding on elephant, and horse-head lion back on elephant.<br />
<br />
There are nearby remnants of sculptures depicting Nandi, dancers, musicians and others like temple roof, decorative ceiling, sculpted walls, bas reliefs, etc. Many statues were also discovered in the vivinty of the temple grounds and have been put on display for visitors and tourists coming to view the temple.<br />
<br />
The inscription slab refers to Ganapathi Reddy, the son of Kakatiya general Recherla Rudra, who installed Lord Ganapateshwara and donated land during the reign of Ganapathi Deva (1199-1262 CE) in the cyclic year of “Jaya Nama Samvatsara, Vaisakha Sudha Trayodasi, Bruhaspati Vasaram” (corresponding to 1234-35 CE).<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kotagullu {{!}} Jayashankar Bhupalpally District {{!}} India|url=https://bhoopalapally.telangana.gov.in/tourist-place/kotagullu/|access-date=2020-11-25|language=en-US}}</ref><br />
<br />
== Gallery ==<br />
{{Gallery<br />
|title = Ruins of Kota Gullu<br />
|width = 180 |height = 130<br />
|align = center<br />
|footer =<br />
|File:Mandapam at Kotagullu in Ghanpur near Mulugu.JPG<br />
|<br />
|File:Kota Gullu Temples 04.JPG<br />
|<br />
|File:Kota Gullu Temples 05.JPG<br />
|<br />
|File:Kota Gullu Temples 06.JPG<br />
|<br />
|File:Kota Gullu Temples 07.JPG<br />
|<br />
}}<br />
<br />
== References ==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
<br />
== Further reading ==<br />
* [https://www.jstor.org/stable/44140318 The Temples of Ghanapur] by M. Rama Rao<br />
<br />
{{Hindu Temples in Telangana}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Hindu temples in Hanamkonda district]]<br />
[[Category:Tourist attractions in Warangal]]<br />
[[Category:Hindu temples in Telangana]]</div>UpdateBot