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Telangana's 13th-century Ramappa Temple gets UNESCO's World Heritage site tag - See pics

Telangana's Ramappa Temple, also known as the Rudreswara Temple, on Sunday (July 25, 2021) got the UNESCO's World Heritage site tag.

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Updated:Jul 26, 2021, 08:58 AM IST

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Ramappa Temple, also known as the Rudreswara Temple, gets UNESCO's World Heritage site tag

Ramappa Temple, also known as the Rudreswara Temple, has now got the UNESCO's World Heritage site tag. The decision to inscribe Telangana's temple on UNESCO's World Heritage list was taken at the 44th session of the World Heritage Committee of UNESCO on Sunday (July 25, 2021).

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PM Modi has urged everyone to visit the majestic Temple complex

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated everyone and urged all to visit the majestic Temple complex and get a first-hand experience of its grandness.

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Ramappa temple was built in 1213 AD

The Rudreswara temple was constructed in 1213 AD during the reign of the Kakatiya Empire by Recharla Rudra, a general of Kakatiya king Ganapati Deva.

The reason why it is also known as the Ramappa temple is because of its sculptor who executed the work in the temple for 40 years.

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Ramappa temple stands on a 6-feet high star-shaped platform

The temple stands on a 6-feet high star-shaped platform with walls, pillars and ceilings adorned with intricate carvings that attest to the unique skill of the Kakatiyan sculptors.

The presiding deity in the temple is Ramalingeswara Swamy.

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Temple complexes of Kakatiyas have a distinct style

The temple complexes of Kakatiyas also have a distinct style, technology and decoration that exhibit the influence of the Kakatiyan sculptor.

As per some reports, a European traveller had once commented on the beauty of the temple and had said that it is the 'brightest star in the galaxy of medieval temples of the Deccan'.

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