Alampur Papanasi Temples

The Alampur Papanasi complex is a temple site comprising twenty-three structures built between the 9th and 11th centuries. The buildings feature square floor plans and the characteristic upward-rising towers of Nagara architectural style.

These temples were built during a period of intense religious construction in the region, reflecting architectural developments across three centuries. In the 1980s, the Archaeological Survey of India gradually relocated and restored them to protect the site from rising waters caused by a hydroelectric dam project.

The temples display carvings of dancing deities and mythological scenes carved into stone, telling stories from sacred texts. These reliefs show the artistic skill of the craftsmen who shaped this complex centuries ago.

The site is easy to explore on foot as the temples are clustered close together, allowing visitors to see the entire complex in a short time. The nearest transportation hub is Alampur Bus Station, which serves as the main access point for reaching the location.

The largest temple at the site, Papanasisesvara, houses a green-colored sacred stone that stands out among the other shrines in the complex. Inside, detailed stone carvings depict scenes of a dancing god and celestial guardians in remarkable detail.

Location: Telangana

Location: Jogulamba Gadwal district

Architectural style: Hindu temple architecture

GPS coordinates: 15.87157,78.12239

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:01