Ramappa Temple: Kakatiya Engineering Marvel, UNESCO Heritage & Conservation Challenges
Ramappa Temple, officially known as the Kakatiya Rudreshwara Temple, is a 13th-century Shiva temple in Telangana and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Famous for its sandbox foundation, lightweight floating bricks, intricate Kakatiya sculptures and association with Ramappa Lake, it is highly relevant for UPSC GS Paper 1, Prelims and Art & Culture preparation.