District Museum, Pillalamarri
| Place | Mahbubnagar |
|---|---|
| State | Telangana |
| Virtual Museum | No |
| Year of Establishment | 1976 |
| Museum Type | Archaeological |
| National Importance Museum | No |
| Address | Kristan Pally, Mahbubnagar, Telangana 509001 |
| Visiting Time | 10:45 AM – 05:00 PM (Saturday to Thursday) Closed on Fridays. |
| Entry Fee | ₹10 (Adults) ₹5 (Children) |
Museum Introduction
Established in 1976, the District Museum at Pillalamarri is located within the famous 800-year-old banyan tree complex near Mahbubnagar. It was primarily created to house and protect historical artifacts and temple remains salvaged from various submerged areas of the Krishna River valley.
General Collections
The museum features a significant collection of stone sculptures dating from the 6th to the 16th century AD. Its two main sections include a sculptural gallery and the Jurala Pavilion, which displays prehistoric tools, coins, and pottery retrieved during excavations in the Jurala project area.
Unique Historical Collections
Relocated Temples: The complex houses the 16th-century Sri Rajarajeswara Temple, which was meticulously dismantled and relocated from Erladinne village in 1981 to save it from the Srisailam reservoir submersion. Megalithic Sarcophagi: Rare terracotta coffins from the Iron Age found in the Mahbubnagar region.
Additional Information
| Archaeological Survey of India | No |
|---|---|
| Notes | The museum is unique for its location next to one of India's largest banyan trees. It serves as a rescue repository for the archaeological heritage of the Palamoor (Mahbubnagar) region. |
| Artifacts | Chalukya and Kakatiya sculptures; Neolithic stone axes; Medieval bronze icons; Satavahana coins; Bidri ware; Stone inscriptions; Kakatiya-era Ganesha idols. |
| Highly Descriptive | Yes |
| Contact Details |
+91 40 2323 4942 (Heritage Dept HQ) +91 8542 242237 |
| Email ID | pillalmarridp-cza@nic.in (Complex admin) |
Artifact Gallery
