WARANGAL, SEPTEMBER 02, 2026: The Government of India, Ministry of Culture (Archaeological Survey of India), Notification No. S.O. 4802(E) has published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (ii) on 31.08.2026, which mentions a monument with the name Gollala Gudi at Palampet, District Mulugu, Telangana has been declared as a monument of national importance, in exercise of the powers conferred under sub-section (3) of Section 4 of the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958 (24 of 1958).
The temple was declared as a monument of national importance is known as Gollala Gudi, located on the South-West side of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kakatiya Rudreshwara (Ramappa) Temple in Palampet village, Mulugu District. The temple is a Trikutalaya consisting of a mandapa facing East and surrounded by three garbhagrihas. The parapet is adorned with sculptures, the entablature and doorways have rows of carved hamsas with jali work which are the special features of this temple.
The temple has two detached shrines in front of it which are beautifully carved and adorned with figures of dvarapalas. They have anti-chambers in front of them which are also decorated with fine cornices and screens. The plan of the main temple consists of a portico in front leading to the main hall center having three shrines with anti-chambers towards the North, South and West. The walls have various niches in which are images of Vishnu, Lakshmi, Ganesha and Mahishasurmardini. The temple stands on a high plinth adorned with animal figures and floral designs.
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