District Museum, Kolanupaka
| Place | Kolanupaka |
|---|---|
| State | Telangana |
| Virtual Museum | No |
| Year of Establishment | 1964 |
| Museum Type | Archaeological / Site Museum |
| National Importance Museum | No |
| Address | Near Someswara Swamy temple, Kolanupaka, Telangana - 508101 |
| Visiting Time | 10:30 AM – 05:00 PM (Daily Closed on Fridays and Public Holidays.) |
| Entry Fee | Free Entry |
Museum Introduction
Established within the historic Someswara Swamy Temple premises, this museum preserves artifacts recovered from the surrounding area. Kolanupaka was a thriving center of Jainism, Shaivism, and Vaishnavism between the 9th and 13th centuries, and the museum acts as a sentinel for this multi-religious heritage.
General Collections
The collection includes a vast array of stone sculptures, inscriptional slabs, and architectural fragments. Most objects are carved from basalt and granite, representing the masterful craftsmanship of the Chalukya, Kakatiya, and Rashtrakuta dynasties.
Unique Historical Collections
Manasthambha (Victory Pillar): A monumental 11th-century pillar commissioned by the Kalyani Chalukya king Tribhuvanamalla. Inscriptional Records: The museum houses rare calligraphy and inscriptions in Old Kannada and Telugu that detail the political and religious grants of the medieval period.
Additional Information
| Archaeological Survey of India | No |
|---|---|
| Notes | The museum is situated very close to the famous Kulpakji Jain Mandir, making the village a "must-visit" for heritage circuits. It provides a rare look at "Matsya Vallabha"—a rare deity representation discovered locally. |
| Artifacts | Matsya Vallabha (son of Anjaneya); Nataraja and Ganapathi (12th-century Chalukya); Nandi (13th-century Kakatiya); Saptamatrika panels; various Tirthankara images; Chamundi and Kodanda Rama statues. |
| Highly Descriptive | Yes |
| Contact Details | +91 40 2323 4942 (Department of Heritage HQ) |
Artifact Gallery
