Why in the news?

• Ambassador and Permanent Representative of India to UNESCO visited the Ramappa Temple.

Ramappa Temple

• Location: Palampet village in Telangana
• History: Constructed in 1213 CE during the Kakatiya Empire.
• Features:
  • Also known as the Rudreswara Temple.
  • Inscribed in 2021 as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • Presiding deity: Ramalingeswara Swamy.
  • Unique distinction: One of the very few temples in India named after its architect/sculptor.
  • Architectural Features:
    • Built on a 6-foot-high star-shaped platform.
    • Walls, pillars, and ceilings feature highly intricate carvings, reflecting Kakatiya architectural excellence.
    • Lightweight floating bricks used in the gopuram- reduces collapse risk during earthquakes.
    • Temple foundation constructed using the sandbox technique- A mixture of Sand, Lime, Jaggery and Black myrobalan fruit.

Source: The Hindu