- The historic Gollalagudi Temple, located in Palampet village of Telangana's Mulugu district, has been declared a monument of national importance.
- Following a gazette notification issued by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism on September 1, 2026, the temple has been included in India's list of protected heritage sites.
- With this addition, the number of monuments in Telangana under the protection of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has risen to 10.
- The Gollalagudi Temple is renowned for its distinctive architectural style. It is classified as a *Trikutalaya* style temple, featuring three sanctum sanctorums. An east-facing *mandapa* (hall) connects these three sanctums.
- This feature is considered a hallmark of the temple-building tradition of the Kakatiya era.
- According to historians and archaeologists, the temple is widely believed to date back to the Kakatiya period (12th–13th century).
- However, archaeological and epigraphic research is still ongoing regarding the exact date of its construction and the deity to whom it was originally dedicated.
- Thus, the Gollalagudi Temple stands as a significant site not only for religious faith but also for historical and archaeological study.
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