Kakatiya Dynasty
Source :The Hindu
Indian Heritage and Culture
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A temple constructed by emperor Ganapati Deva ruler of Kakatiya dynasty has been converted into an abode of local goddess Balusulamma (Goddess Durga).
Kakatii Devi temple
- Presiding deity at this 13th century temple was Kakati Devi.
- Due to ravages of time and for no upkeep, the presiding deity got damaged.
- Villagers of Dharanikota, who had no knowledge about the hoary past of the temple, installed Balusulamma idol and started worshipping.
- The idol is placed in a small shelter on the southern side of the temple, locally known as Gollabhama Gudi.
About Kakatiya
- The 12th and 13th centuries saw the emergence of the Kakatiyas
- They were the first feudatories of the Western Chalukyas of Kalyana, ruling over a small territory near Warangal.
- The rule of Kakatiya Dynasty is considered to be in the region Telugu & Andhra Pradesh.
- Ganapati was another king who came after Mahadeva who has made extension to Coastal regions.
- Ganapathi Deva and Rudrama Devi are the prominent among the rulers.
- As a result of the expansion policy of Delhi Sultanate under Alauddin Khalji leads the decline of the Dynasty.
- Major Architecture
- Their Major constructions were reservoirs for irrigation.
- During this period well establoshed Hindu temple was there.
Recently Kakatiya Ramappa Temple Becomes World Heritage site
- The decision was taken at the 44th session of the World Heritage Committee of UNESCO today.
- Ramappa temple, a 13th century engineering marvel named after its architect, Ramappa, was proposed by the government as its only nomination for the UNESCO World Heritage site tag for the year 2019.
- The iconic Ramappa Temple showcases the outstanding craftsmanship of great Kakatiya dynasty.
Current Affairs Compilation : 21 September 2020