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Gollala Gudi Temple gets Monument of National Importance tag

4 September 20261 min read
NATIONAL AFFAIRSGollala Gudi Templegets Monument ofNational Importancetag4 September 2026safalsetu.com

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.
FeatureDetail
LocationPalampet, Telangana
Protecting bodyArchaeological Survey of India
ActAMASR Act, 1958
LayoutThree 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.

Test yourself

1. Under which law was Gollala Gudi Temple declared a Monument of National Importance?

The notes state the declaration was made under the AMASR Act, 1958.

2. Gollala Gudi Temple, a Trikutalaya, has how many sanctums?

A Trikutalaya has three sanctums, as noted for Gollala Gudi.

3. After the Gollala Gudi declaration, how many ASI-protected sites does Telangana have?

The notes say Telangana now has 10 ASI-protected sites.

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