Dichpally Ramalayam is a Lord Rama temple located in Nizamabad, Telangana. According to historical sources, it was built in the 14th century by the Kakatiya kings. It is also called Indhoor Khajuraho or Nizamabad Khajuraho. Ramalayam is also called Khilla Ramalayam, as there is an old fort wall down the way
Shrine’s History
Built in the 14th century the Dichpally Ramalayam is one of the oldest temples in Nizamabad. Dedicated to Lord Rama, the incarnation of Vishnu, the temple is said to have been built by the Kakatiya kings. Owing to similarity in style and structure the temple is also famed as the Indhoor Khajuraho
Architectural Relevance of This Shrine
Temple was built of black and white basalt stone, with the finest architecture and excellent craftsmanship of goddesses, animals, devils and Khajuraho style erotic structures on it. This ancient temple has an awesome sculpture with extremely beautiful carvings on temple walls, ceilings, pillars, and door frames. This temple has 105 steps and a pedestrian subway connecting it to Raghunadha Temple in the Nizamabad urban centre.
Shrine’s Map Location and How to Go There
By Road
The Dichpally Ramalayam is very close to Nizamabad Bus.Nizamabad can be easily accessed from Hyderabad. Buses are available at a 15-minute frequency from Hyderabad. Tourists can reach Nizamabad and avail private transport to reach the Dichpally Ramalayam.Plenty of buses ply to Nizamabad from all the major cities of Telangana Hyderabad, Warangal, Karimnagar, Khammam.
By Rail
The nearest railway station is at Nizamabad which is on the Kachiguda Secunderabad-Nanded railway line.
By Air
The nearest airport is Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad Hyderabad.
Events Celebrated at This Shrine
Sri Rama Navami
Extra Information About this Shrine
The temple is visited by thousands of devotees on the festival Sri Rama Navami.
