Shiva
Warangal Thousand Pillar Temple
Warangal, Telangana · Shiva, Vishnu & Surya (Trinity)
About Warangal Thousand Pillar Temple
A magnificent 12th-century Kakatiyan star-shaped (stellate plan) temple dedicated to Shiva, Vishnu and Surya. Famous for its thousand exquisitely carved pillars, intricate Nandi, and sculptural splendor that rivals Belur and Halebid. An ASI-protected heritage monument.
Darshan Information
🙏 Main Deity
Shiva, Vishnu & Surya (Trinity)
🏛️ Spiritual Category
Shiva
📅 Best Visit Time
October to February
Getting There
Nearest Railway Station
Warangal Railway Station (4 km)
Nearest Airport
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad (148 km)
Food & Stay
Ideal Base City
Warangal
Visitor Tips
Hire a local guide to understand the iconography; combine with Warangal Fort and Ramappa Temple (UNESCO).
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Quick Info
State
Telangana
Location
Warangal
Ideal Base City
Warangal
Senior Friendly
Unknown
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