Kishan Reddy Inaugurates Renovated ‘Kalyana Mandapam’ At 1000 Pillar Temple in Hanamkonda

Warangal/Hyderabad, March 8 (Maxim News): The 19-year-long wait for the total restoration of the ‘Kalyana mandap” of the 1,000 Pillar Temple in Hanamkonda finally ended today, with Union Tourism Minister G. Kishan Reddy inaugurating the renovated Kalyana mandapam amid chanting of Vedic hymns.

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In 2005, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) initiated the construction of Kalyana Mandapam, and the work was completed at a total of Rs. 15 crore.

The structure, comprising 132 pillars, was dismantled in 2006 as it had become weak. After years of delay, works were carried out by the state in phases.

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The foundation was laid by utilizing sandbox technology, with granular piles used for strengthening. Seven layers of Pradakshanapada and five layers of rakshasa were built to bring the structure to the floor level.

The Thousand Pillar Temple, a part of which is the mandapam, was built by Kakatiyan King Rudra Deva in 1163 AD. Spread over an area of 1,400 meters, the temple is designed in such a way that Lord Shiva, Keshava, and the sun can be worshiped at the same time.

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The temple was brought to life with stones weighing tonnes along with the seven swaras written on the rocks.

The temple was constructed a thousand years ago with a total of 1,000 pillars with a mixture of dung lime, Karakkaya podi, jaggery, brick powder, and other mixtures. It took 72 years for the temple to be completed.

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The principal deities in the temple are Shiva, Vishnu, and Surya. The mandapam is located to the east of the temple.

The mandapam had its foundation going six meters deep in the sand and was 9.5 meters high. a total of 2,560 sculptures adorned the mandapam.

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Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy, Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar Reddy, Forest Minister Konda Surekha, and Panchayati Raj Minister Dansari Anasuya were present on the occasion. (Maxim News)

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