ASI Declares Gollala Gudi a Monument of National Importance

# ASI Declares Gollala Gudi a Monument of National Importance ### Why in News? The **Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)** notified **Gollala Gudi** at Palampet, Telangana, as a **Monument of National Importance**. ### Key Details - The temple lies near the **Kakatiya Rudreshwara (Ramappa) Temple**, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. - Gollala Gudi is a **Trikutalaya**—a temple plan with **three sanctums**—and includes a central mandapa. - Its architecture includes a high decorated plinth, carved **hamsas**, jali work and images of deities such as Vishnu, Lakshmi, Ganesha and Mahishasuramardini. - The site reflects the architectural tradition of the **Kakatiya period**. ### Exam Connect - **ASI** → attached office under the **Ministry of Culture** - **Ramappa Temple** → UNESCO World Heritage Site → Telangana - **Trikutalaya** → temple with three sanctums