Indian Ramappa Temple is now WORLD HERITAGE SITE |
Rudreswara Temple, also known as the Ramappa Temple, situated in the Indian state of Telangana, has been given `a world heritage site` tag by the UNESCO. The decision was taken at the 44th session of the World Heritage Committee of UNESCO on 25th July. Ramappa temple, a 13th century engineering marvel named after its architect - Ramappa, was proposed by the Indian government as its only nomination for the UNESCO World Heritage site tag for the year 2019. Reacting to the UNESCO announcement, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated specially the people of Telangana, saying the iconic Ramappa Temple showcases the outstanding craftsmanship of great Kakatiya dynasty. He urged people to visit the temple. The Rudreswara temple was constructed in 1213 AD during the reign of the Kakatiya Empire by Recharla Rudra, a general of Kakatiya king Ganapati Deva. The presiding deity here is Ramalingeswara Swamy. It is also known as the Ramappa temple, after the sculptor who executed the work in the temple for 40 years. The temple complexes of Kakatiyas have a distinct style, technology and decoration exhibiting the influence of the Kakatiyan sculptor. The Ramappa Temple is a manifestation of this and often stands as a testimonial to the Kakatiyan creative genius. The Ramappa temple stands on a 6 feet high star-shaped platform with walls, pillars and ceilings adorned with intricate carvings that attest to the unique skill of the Kakatiyan sculptors.
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