Nameswara Temple

The Nameswara Temple is a medieval Saivite Hindu temple located in Pillalamarri village on the banks of the Musi River in Suryapet district, Telangana. Constructed around 1202 CE by Namireddi of the Recherla Reddi family who served as feudatories of the Kakatiyas, this double temple complex features intricate stone carvings and historic frescoes depicting Hindu mythology including Samudra Manthan. The temple represents an important example of Kakatiya-period Deccan temple architecture.

Visitors can explore an ancient stone temple with intricately carved pillars in the mandapa and walls containing preserved frescoes depicting scenes such as Samudra Manthan. The temple sits on the banks of the Musi River in a rural village setting. The structure includes a portico facing east, a hall, antaralaya, and sanctum. One of two temple structures remains actively used for worship while showing signs of age and historical wear.

The temple was constructed around 1202 CE by Namireddi of the Recherla Reddi family, who were feudatories serving under the Kakatiya dynasty. An inscription pillar in the temple compound dates to 1208 CE. The temple was documented in archaeological surveys conducted by Ghulam Yazdani during 1926-1927. It represents an important example of medieval Deccan temple architecture from the Kakatiya period.

The temple is an active place of Saivite worship dedicated to Lord Shiva and continues to serve the local community nearly 800 years after its construction. It forms part of a cluster of four medieval temples that illustrate the religious and architectural traditions of the Kakatiya era in Telangana.