Rare sculpture of Kakatiya emperor Ganapati Deva found in Siddipet
A rare sculpture depicting Kakatiya emperor Ganapati Deva and his wife Somala Devi has been discovered in Siddipet district. The sculpture was found during a heritage survey aimed at preserving historical monuments. This is the first time such sculptures have been identified in Telangana.
- ▪The sculpture was identified in Totapalli village during a heritage survey.
- ▪It features Ganapati Deva, Somala Devi, and their royal preceptor Visveswara Sivacharya.
- ▪The figures are shown worshipping a miniature Shivalinga, indicating their devotion.
- ▪The panel is carved on a three-foot square granite slab, showcasing Kakatiya architectural features.
- ▪Historians confirmed this is the first discovery of sculptures of Ganapati Deva and Somala Devi in Telangana.
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A rare sculpture believed to depict Kakatiya emperor Ganapati Deva and his wife Somala Devi has been identified at Totapalli village in Bejjanki mandal of Siddipet district, said archaeologist E. Sivanagireddy and historian Sriramoju Haragopal.The sculpture was noticed during a heritage survey and awareness programme on preservation of historical monuments conducted by the Pleach India Foundation and Kotha Telangana Charitra Brindam (KTCB) on Sunday.Sivanagireddy, who is also CEO of the Pleach India Foundation, and Mr.
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