Gollala Gudi Temple gets Monument of National Importance tag
Why in the news
The Archaeological Survey of India gave the temple at Palampet national-level protection. The step raises the count of centrally protected sites in the state.
Key facts
- Gollala Gudi Temple, Palampet, Telangana, is now a Monument of National Importance.
- Legal basis: the AMASR Act, 1958.
- It stands close to the UNESCO World Heritage Site Ramappa Temple.
- Telangana’s tally of ASI-protected sites is now 10.
About the temple
- It is a Trikutalaya, meaning a temple with three sanctums.
- It also has an east-facing mandapa.
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Location | Palampet, Telangana |
| Protecting body | Archaeological Survey of India |
| Act | AMASR Act, 1958 |
| Layout | Three sanctums plus an east-facing mandapa |
Exam angle
- Act used for declaring monuments: AMASR Act, 1958.
- Temple type: Trikutalaya.
- Nearby World Heritage Site: Ramappa Temple.
- Telangana ASI-protected sites: 10.