Proud Moment! Telangana's Kakatiya Rudreshwara Temple Inscribed As UNESCO World Heritage Site

Kakatiya Rudreshwara Ramappa Temple (Image: Narendra Modi/Twitter)

In what comes as proud moment for India, the UNESCO has granted World Heritage status to Kakatiya Rudreshwara (Ramappa) Temple near Warangal. The UNESCO in an official announcement said, "Just inscribed as @UNESCO #WorldHeritage site: Kakatiya Rudreshwara (Ramappa) Temple, Telangana, in #India . Bravo!" (Image: Narendra Modi/Twitter)

According to reports, a consensus with 17 countries during an online meeting of World Heritage Committee on Sunday ensured the inscription of the 13th century temple. (Image: Narendra Modi/Twitter)

Countries like Russia, Oman, Brazil, Saudi, Egypt, Spain, Thailand, Hungary, Ethiopia and China described Ramappa as an outstanding heritage site and a manifestation of the master of human geniuses at the session. (Image: Narendra Modi/Twitter)

The Kakatiya Rudreshwara temple is located in Palampet, about 220 kilometres from Hyderabad, Telangana. It was reportedly built by Racherla Senapati Rudrayya, a general of Kakatiya king Ganapatideva, in the 13th century. The site is highly known for a savvy blend of technological knowhow and materials. (Image: Narendra Modi/Twitter)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a Twitter post congratulated citizens and urged all to visit the majestic Temple complex. "Excellent! Congratulations to everyone, specially the people of Telangana. The iconic Ramappa Temple showcases the outstanding craftsmanship of great Kakatiya dynasty. I would urge you all to visit this majestic Temple complex and get a first-hand experience of it’s grandness." (Image: UNESCO/Twitter)