Final restoration phase begins at Thousand Pillar temple in Telangana’s Hanumakonda
The Archaeological Survey of India has begun the final phase of restoration at the 12th-century Thousand Pillar Temple in Hanumakonda, Telangana. The project focuses on reconstructing the southern portico, repairing stone sculptures, and landscaping the complex using traditional Kakatiya techniques.
Why it matters
This project preserves a significant piece of Indian architectural heritage and demonstrates the successful application of traditional conservation methods on ancient structures.
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Hyderabad Circle, on Friday (July 31, 2026) commenced another phase of c onservation works at the Kakatiya-era Thousand Pillar Temple in Hanumkonda , taking up restoration of the remaining southern portico, repair of damaged stone sculptures and landscaping of the temple complex at an estimated cost of ₹1 crore.
The works include reconstruction of the unfinished southern portico, restoration of damaged Dwarapalaka (guardian deity) sculptures and landscaping to improve the temple surroundings while retaining the site’s heritage character.
ASI Superintending Archaeologist Nihil Das, Deputy Superintending Archaeological Engineer K. Krishna Chaitanya, heritage conservation expert and former NIT Warangal professor Pandu Ranga Rao, and a Sthapati from Chennai inspected the site and reviewed the proposed conservation plan.
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