Jangamayya Temple, Mathwada, Warangal, Telangana.

This Jangamayya Temple is about a km from the Warangal Fort. This temple is dedicated to Shiva, but no Shiva Linga is in the sanctum sanctorum. A Hanuman bas-relief panel and Shiva Lingas are in front of the temple.

ARCHITECTURE

The temple mandapa is on a 3-foot-raised platform. The temple consists of a sanctum sanctorum and an open maha mandapam. The temple was built with stone from adhistanam to prastaram. The open maha mandapam is supported by 18 similar-design pillars. The vimana above the sanctum sanctorum, in brick, was constructed in recent years.

HISTORY AND INSCRIPTIONS

This is one of the Shiva Temples built in and around the Warangal Fort, built in the 12^th Century during the Kakatiya reign.

LEGENDS

"Jangamayya" is a term primarily used in the context of the Shaivaite tradition in India, specifically within the Lingayat/Vira-Shiva sect. It refers to a type of religious monk or ascetic who adheres to the principles of Shaivism and who is often considered a follower or devotee of Shiva. Jangamayya can also be a name or title used for Shiva himself.

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