This is one of the temples of the Kakatiya period (13th century ad) contemporary to Ramappa temple as mentioned in the inscription of Racherla Rudra, a general of kakat Ganapatideva. The temple stands on a raised platform with the grabha griha anantrala and a mandapa and approached by a flight of steps from east. It is dedicated to Shiva; the name kateshwara would have come after one kataya, the descendant of Racherla Rudra.
The grabha griha contains a black basalt linga installed on a high pedestal inside.
A magnificent display of sculptures depicting scenes from Ramanayana, Siva purana and other mythological narratives. The other units within the prakara are an imposing Nandi mandapa, kameshwara and kaneswara shrines
The grabha griha contains a black basalt linga installed on a high pedestal inside.
A magnificent display of sculptures depicting scenes from Ramanayana, Siva purana and other mythological narratives. The other units within the prakara are an imposing Nandi mandapa, kameshwara and kaneswara shrines
Interesting fact about this shrine is that it was named after its sculptor 'Ramappa', unlike other temples that get names after their presiding deities.
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