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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