Findings
Exploration near Chandragiri Fort uncovered a sacrificial temple (Yagasala) with a dilapidated mandapa, temple remains, and a 100-ft Gopura now at risk due to structural cracks. An inscription from 1433 CE links it to Sri Veera Pratapa Devaraya II and the Tirumala temple treasury.
Site
27.12.2017
Temple Mandapa, 15th Cen. CE (Vijayanagara dynasty), Eguvareddyvaripalle, Chittoor Dt., Andhra Pradesh
Call to Action
Sensitized the villagers on the historical significance and heritage value of the structure and also appealed to the officials of Dept. of Archaeology and Museums and ASI to safeguard it.
Findings
Exploration near Chandragiri Fort uncovered a sacrificial temple (Yagasala) with a dilapidated mandapa, temple remains, and a 100-ft Gopura now at risk due to structural cracks. An inscription from 1433 CE links it to Sri Veera Pratapa Devaraya II and the Tirumala temple treasury.
Site
27.12.2017
Temple Mandapa, 15th Cen. CE (Vijayanagara dynasty), Eguvareddyvaripalle, Chittoor Dt., Andhra Pradesh
Call to Action
Sensitized the villagers on the historical significance and heritage value of the structure and also appealed to the officials of Dept. of Archaeology and Museums and ASI to safeguard it.
