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Thousand Pillar Temple
18.0037° N, 79.5747° E
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The Thousand Pillar Temple or Rudreswara Swamy Temple is a historical Hindu temple located in the town of Hanamakonda, Telangana State, India. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva, Vishnu and Surya. Thousand Pillar Temple, along with Warangal Fort, Kakatiya Kala Thoranam and Ramappa Temple are added to the tentative list of World Heritage sites recognised by UNESCO.
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Temple construction
1163 CE
Broad construction period cited
1175–1324 CE
Modern renovation
2004
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