Ramappa Temple (Kakatiya Rudreshwara)
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Overview
The Ramappa temple in Telangana, built under the Kakatiyas, is known for its 'floating bricks'. It became a World Heritage Site in 2021.
It was built in 1213 under the Kakatiya ruler Ganapati Deva and is named after its sculptor Ramappa.
It uses light floating bricks in its tower and sand-box foundations.
It was inscribed as a World Heritage Site in 2021.
The temple is in Mulugu district.
It has fine sculptures of dancers and musicians.
It is a Shiva temple.
Ramappa lake nearby was built for irrigation by the Kakatiyas.
Geography and key facts
- Telangana
- Kakatiyas
- WHS 2021
- Built 1213
- Floating bricks
Why it matters for UPSC
Asked on new heritage sites.
Note for UPSC
Cultural World Heritage Site, inscribed 2021 · Telangana.
UPSC asks about the state, the dynasty or period, and whether a site is cultural or natural.
Asked in PYQs
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Key facts
- Type
- World Heritage Site
- State / UT
- Telangana
- Heritage type
- Cultural
- Inscribed (UNESCO)
- 2021
- Coordinates
- 18.259°N, 79.942°E
From the Map Explorer data; positions are for orientation.
In the lessons
- Indian Architecture and Temple Styles (map lesson)
- Performing Arts, Paintings and Heritage (map lesson)
- Hindu Temple Architecture: Nagara, Dravida and Vesara (map lesson)
- Indo-Islamic, Mughal and Colonial Architecture (map lesson)
- Mughal Culture: Architecture, Painting, Literature and Music (map lesson)
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