The Pillalamarri Temple of Suryapet (Telangana state) is dated back to almost 1000 years and is considered to be one of the oldest ancient temples in Suryapet District of Telangana state. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, it is located in Pillalamarri village in the Suryapet town.
Built on the banks of the Musi River, the temple belonged to the Kakatiya era and stands testimony to the architectural craftsmanship displayed by the Kakatiya rulers. It houses beautifully carved pillars and walls where each intricate sculpture is poetry in stone. Beautiful paintings are also found to adorn the walls of the temple. A grand and regal Nandi bull is seen gracing its portals. The detailing in the architecture is an indication of the touch of excellence which the craftsmen of the Kakatiya period have been able to impart on Telangana art and culture.
Pillalamarri Temple Timings: 6:00am to 8:00 pm daily
Where to stay: Suryapet offers various accommodations in the form of hotels, lodges, restaurants. Some of the popular restaurants include Seven Food Court, Sri Prasad Hotel (veg), Balaji Grand, Mamatha, Mayuri, Shilpi, and Vijetha.
How to reach: Pillalamarri is located at a distance of 6 km from Suryapet. Telangana State run buses ply from Suryapet to several places like Hyderabad/Secunderabad, Warangal, Khammam, Nalgonda, Karimnagar, Miryalaguda, Adilabad, Nizamabad, Janagaon. Buses are also available from Mumbai and Pune (Maharashtra) as well as from Bidar in Bangalore (Karnataka).
Nearest Railway Station: The closest railway junction is Kazipet while the stations that are closest to Suryapet are Khammam, Nalgonda and Jangaon
