Findings

Noticed a 1000-year-old temple built in the Rastrkuta style of architecture in a dilapidated state. Many sculptures are scattered at the entrance of the village and a dilapidated structure inside the tank bund dating between 9th-10th Centuries CE has been found.

Site

17.03.2023

Dilapidated Temple, 9th Cen. CE (Rastrakuta dynasty), Chilukuru, Moinabad, Rangareddy Dt., Telangana

Call to Action

Suggested removing chemical colours deliberately coated on the sculptures and lime wash on the temple to render the original look. Suggested erecting a signage with a historical note on the main road leading to the Balaji temple to draw devotees to the Shiva temple.

Findings

Noticed a 1000-year-old temple built in the Rastrkuta style of architecture in a dilapidated state. Many sculptures are scattered at the entrance of the village and a dilapidated structure inside the tank bund dating between 9th-10th Centuries CE has been found.

Site

17.03.2023

Dilapidated Temple, 9th Cen. CE (Rastrakuta dynasty), Chilukuru, Moinabad, Rangareddy Dt., Telangana

Call to Action

Suggested removing chemical colours deliberately coated on the sculptures and lime wash on the temple to render the original look. Suggested erecting a signage with a historical note on the main road leading to the Balaji temple to draw devotees to the Shiva temple.
MAP

Malaxmi Courtyard, Survey No. 157. Khajaguda
Village, Chitrapuri Colony Post. Hyderabd – 500104