Dichpally Ramalayam

Dichpally Ramalayam is a Lord Rama temple located in Nizamabad, Telangana built in 14th century by Kakatiya kings. As the temple has a lot of resemblance in its style and structure, it is also called the Indhoor Khajuraho or the Khajuraho of Nizamabad. It is also called Indhoor Khajuraho or Nizamabad Khajuraho. This is also called Khilla Ramalayam[1] padma purana. The temple structure itself tells it has geometrical perspection. For ex.. it contact eyes directly into running chariot,to the rising Sun, the east; also the west Compel sadist sunset provide daylong rest or warmth.

Dichpally Ramalayam
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictNizamabad
DeityBhagwan Rama
Location
StateTelangana
CountryIndia
Location in India
Geographic coordinates18.392°N 78.101°E / 18.392; 78.101
Architecture
CreatorKakatiya Kings
Completed14th Century CE

Architecture

Temple was built of black and white basalt stone, with the finest architecture and excellent craftsmanship of goddesses, animals, devils and Khajuraho style erotic structures on it. This ancient temple has awesome sculpture with extremely beautiful carvings on temple walls, ceilings, pillars, and door frames.

This temple has 105 steps which the visitors have to walk in order to offer prayers to the deity. For the convenience of old and challenged people, the temple also has a pedestrian subway. The subway is also the common connecting link with the Raghunanda Temple. Each carving on the walls inside and outside of the temple stand as strong reminders of the Kakatiya glory.[2] The temple is visited by thousands of devotees on the festival Sri Rama Navami.

References
  1. "Dichpally Ramalayam". Telangana Tourism.
  2. "Dichpally Ramalayam". Telangana Tourism.
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