KOTAGULLU
Ghanpur group of temples called as Ganpesvara
temple complex at Ghanpur in Jayashanker bhupalaplly district of Telangana
were built during the 12th century A.D during the Kakatiya reign. These
temples represent the Kakatiya style of Architecture. Ramappa is said to
be a replica of Kotagullu.
Kota Gullu comprises about 20 temples, all varying
in size and design that exhibits the marvelous architectural work by Kakatiyas.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 looks
alike in appearance. The other shrine
of the temple consists of Garbhagriha and Antarala.
The most striking feature of the temples is the
Sabha mandapa porches. Two madanikas 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
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