2021

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Site

16.01.2021

16th Cen. CE structure in ruins, Dongala Mandapam, Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh.

Findings

Visited Dongala Mandapam a 16th Cen. CE rest house (in utter neglect) for the pilgrims destined to Tirumala temple at Tirupati.

Call to Action

Appealed to the TTD and state Dept. of Archeology and Museums to safeguard the heritage monument.

Site

30.03.2021

Kakatiya era temple at Suryapet in ruins, Telangana.

Findings

A temple built during the Kakatiya period and renovated later by Recharla Padmanayaka kings now lies in neglect.

Call to Action

Appealed to the Dept. of heritage and the district administration to look into the matter, restore the past glory of the monument and preserve it.

Site

06.04.2021

17th Cen. CE Wooden Chariot in neglect at Nagulakatta, Madakasira, Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh.

Findings

A 17th Cen. CE Wooden Chariot was found uncared at Madakasira by the team.

Call to Action

Sensitized the villagers and local authorities of the historical significance to take measures to safeguard and preserve for posterity.

Site

11.04.2021

13th Cen. CE Shiva temple at Burugula, Mahabubnagar, Telangana.

Findings

A 13th Cen. CE Shiva temple was found in a dilapidated condition.

Call to Action

Sensitized the villagers and local authorities of the historical significance to take measures to safeguard and preserve for posterity.

Site

13.07.2021

1000 year old Jain Sculptures found at Kondapochamma, Siddhipet, Telangana.

Findings

Two Jain images of 10th Cen. CE were found during the clearance of debris on a hillock called Nagapuru Enegutta on the outskirts of Kondapochamma village.

One sculpture was noted to be of the 24th Tirthankara Vardhamana Mahavira and the other was a Jain Chamukk representing the four Jain Tirthankaras Adinatha, Neminatha, Parswanatha and Mahavira carved on white granite stone.

Call to Action

Appealed to the village sarpanch and the government to safeguard the sculptures of archeological significance and erect them on pedestals with proper labels.

Site

15.09.2021

4000 BCE Neolithic grooves found at Pavuralagutta, Nalgonda, Telangana.

Findings

Found Neolithic grooves dating back to 4000 BCE on a hill located on the left bank of the Krishna river at Pavuralagutta.

The grooves measures between 3 and 5 cm in diameter and 1 cm in depth, and were formed by grinding granite or dolerite sling balls used to chase away birds and animals.

Call to Action

Suggested that the site, which commands a panoramic view of Nagarjunakonda valley with a chain of hills, bears a lot of potential to develop as an archeological and ecotourism destination.

Site

26.09.2021

12th Cen. CE Trimurthi Temple
at N. Vaddamanu in neglect, Nagarkurnool, Telangana.

Findings

Found a 12th Cen. CE Temple in dilapidated condition hidden from view and buried under debris.

Call to Action

Attended for the scientific clearance of the debris and exposed the temple to view.

Site

04.10.2021

4th Cen. CE stone plaque of Mahishamardini found at Pangal Kattangi Road, Nalgonda, Telangana.

Findings

Found a miniature stone plaque of 'Mahishamardini' on the outskirts of Panagal in Nalgonda district.

The sculpture bears a lot of archeological and historical significance and represents the Vishnu Kundin style of art and iconography.

Call to Action

Finding bears historical significance as it serves as an indispensable source for the art history of early medieval Telangana.

Site

09.10.2021

13th Cen. CE Dharmarayudupeta Temple in neglect, Warangal, Telangana.

Findings

A 13th Cen. CE Temple found in dilapidated condition was inspected.

Call to Action

Sensitized the villagers and local authorities of the historical significance to take measures to safeguard and preserve for posterity.

Site

01.11.2021

750 years old Kakatiya temples in shambles at Boyagubba, Nalgonda, Telangana.

Findings

Raised concerns about two Kakatiya temples, constructed 750 years ago, facing serious threats due to negligence.

One of the temples is partially preserved, extending only up to the arthamandapa, with the superstructure on the roof and the Ranga Natya Mandapa missing due to the passage of time and lack of proper upkeep. The second temple, accompanied by a Mandapa in the front, is surrounded by dense thorny bushes, hindering easy access.

Call to Action

Urged the villagers to recognize the priceless heritage value and stressed the importance of preserving these temples.

Offered technical support for restoration efforts if the villagers proactively step forward to rescue these historical structures.

Site

15.12.2021

10th Cen. CE Jain Chamukhs of the Rastrakuta times at Kurella in a state of neglect, Siddipet, Telangana.

Findings

Two sets of Jain Chaumukhs of the 10th Cen. CE are reported at Kurella village in Koheda Mandal of Siddipet district of Telangana.

The Jain chowmukh sculptures representing Adinatha, Neminatha, Parswanatha and Vardhamana Mahavira of the Digambar sect of Jainism are seen seated in padmasana contemplating meditation.

Call to Action

Sensitised the villagers on the historicity of the sculptures and appealed to them to preserve them for posterity by relocating them in their original place on the Tollabanda.