Archive · 9 Nov 2025
IAS Trainees Admire Kakatiya Era Kotagallu Temple Architecture
Imagine some very important government students, called IAS trainees, went to see an old temple.
This temple was built a long, long time ago by kings called the Kakatiyas.
The students were amazed by the beautiful stone carvings and the way the temple was built.
They learned about its history and took lots of pictures.
They even got a special welcome with flowers and blessings!
It was a special trip for them to see this piece of history.
12 IAS trainees visited the ancient Kotagallu Temple in Jayashankar Bhupalpally district.
The trainees expressed admiration for the temple's Kakatiya-era stone architecture and sculptures.
The visit was part of the trainees' tour of the Bhupalpally district.
They received a traditional welcome from temple priests and local committee members.
The team spent an hour exploring the temple, learning about its history and cultural significance.
- Who
- A 12-member team of Indian Administrative Service (IAS) trainees
- What
- Visited the ancient Kotagallu Temple, admired its stone architecture and sculptural heritage
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- Kotagallu Temple in Ghanpur mandal of Jayashankar Bhupalpally district
- Why
- As part of their tour of Bhupalpally district to learn about local history and culture.
- Number of Trainees
- 12
- Temple Name
- Kotagallu Temple
- Historical Period
- Kakatiya Era
- Location
- Ghanpur mandal, Jayashankar Bhupalpally district
- Visit Date
- Sunday