Devunigutta Temple

The Devunigutta Temple is a temple located in the Jayashankar Bhupalpally district in the state of Telangana, India.[2][3][1][4]

Devunigutta Temple
Devunigutta Temple, c. 2017
LocationTelangana, India
Built6th century CE[1]
Sculptures in the temple

History

The temple was built during the 6th century CE by the Vishnukundina dynasty.[1]

Architecture

The temple shows Hindu and Buddhist architectural features.[5]

The sculptures include that of Shiva in the form of Ardhanarishvara, and Lakulisha, among others.

References
  1. Reddy, U. Sudhakar (28 January 2019). "Cardiff expert says no resemblance of Devunigutta architecture with Angkor Wat". The Times of India. Retrieved 5 January 2020.
  2. Reddy, AuthorP Laxma. "Need to conserve Devunigutta temple: Archaeologists". Telangana Today. Retrieved 5 January 2020.
  3. Mahender, Adepu (27 January 2019). "Devuni Gutta: A researcher's paradise". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 5 January 2020.
  4. "Telangana: Ancient Mulugu temple soon to become tourist attraction". Deccan Chronicle. 4 September 2017. Retrieved 5 January 2020.
  5. Reddy, AuthorP Laxma. "Art historian from Germany visits Devunigutta temple". Telangana Today. Retrieved 5 January 2020.

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