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Old photographs of Kakatiya monuments

Kakatiya sculpture in 1964

These photographs come from S. Gopalakrishna Murthy's book The Sculpture of the Kakatiyas, which the Government of Andhra Pradesh published in 1964. They show temples, carvings and images as they stood more than sixty years ago. The book is now in the public domain, and each photograph keeps its number in the book.

Ramappa Temple, Palampet

A temple on a high stepped platform, with a pillared hall in front, a tower over the shrine at the right and a small pavilion in the foreground. — Fig. 14
The Ramappa Temple at Palampet, photographed by 1964. The temple stands on a high stepped platform, and its tower rises at the right.
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Photo: S. Gopalakrishna Murthy, The Sculpture of the Kakatiyas (A.P. Archaeological Series 34), Government of Andhra Pradesh, 1964, Fig. 14 · Public domain

A close view of a carved stone wall in horizontal bands, with rows of small statues and star-shaped motifs above and a row of elephants along the bottom. — Fig. 15
The parapet wall of the mandapam at Palampet, photographed by 1964. Bands of small statues and patterns run along the wall, and elephants are carved along its base.
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Photo: S. Gopalakrishna Murthy, The Sculpture of the Kakatiyas (A.P. Archaeological Series 34), Government of Andhra Pradesh, 1964, Fig. 15 · Public domain

A carved stone wall in horizontal bands of star-shaped motifs and small statues, with a row of elephants along the bottom. — Fig. 16
A parapet wall at Palampet, photographed by 1964. Bands of small statues and patterns run along the wall, and elephants are carved along its base.
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Photo: S. Gopalakrishna Murthy, The Sculpture of the Kakatiyas (A.P. Archaeological Series 34), Government of Andhra Pradesh, 1964, Fig. 16 · Public domain

A slender woman carved on a pillar bracket, with both arms raised over her head and snake coils at her feet. — Fig. 17
A Nagini bracket sculpture at Palampet, photographed by 1964. The slender Nagini raises both arms above her head, and snake coils are carved at her feet.
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Photo: S. Gopalakrishna Murthy, The Sculpture of the Kakatiyas (A.P. Archaeological Series 34), Government of Andhra Pradesh, 1964, Fig. 17 · Public domain

A bracket sculpture carved on a pillar, with small statues on each side and a panel of carved scenes below. — Fig. 18
A bracket sculpture at Palampet, photographed by 1964. Small statues and a panel of carved scenes are cut below the main statue.
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Photo: S. Gopalakrishna Murthy, The Sculpture of the Kakatiyas (A.P. Archaeological Series 34), Government of Andhra Pradesh, 1964, Fig. 18 · Public domain

A bracket sculpture of a woman among carved scrolls and small attendant statues, on a pillar. — Fig. 19
A bracket sculpture at Palampet, photographed by 1964. The woman stands among carved scrolls and small attendant statues.
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Photo: S. Gopalakrishna Murthy, The Sculpture of the Kakatiyas (A.P. Archaeological Series 34), Government of Andhra Pradesh, 1964, Fig. 19 · Public domain

A bracket sculpture of a woman with her arms raised, framed by a long curved band, with small statues at her feet. — Fig. 20
A bracket sculpture at Palampet, photographed by 1964. The woman raises her arms, and a long curved band frames her body.
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Photo: S. Gopalakrishna Murthy, The Sculpture of the Kakatiyas (A.P. Archaeological Series 34), Government of Andhra Pradesh, 1964, Fig. 20 · Public domain

A bracket sculpture of a dancing woman with both hands raised above her head and one leg lifted, with small statues at her feet. — Fig. 21
A bracket sculpture from Palampet, photographed by 1964. The dancer raises both hands above her head and lifts one leg.
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Photo: S. Gopalakrishna Murthy, The Sculpture of the Kakatiyas (A.P. Archaeological Series 34), Government of Andhra Pradesh, 1964, Fig. 21 · Public domain

A carved woman holding a long bow or staff under a carved tree, with small statues at her feet. — Fig. 22
A sculpture of a huntress at Palampet, photographed by 1964. The huntress stands under a carved tree, and small statues are carved at her feet.
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Photo: S. Gopalakrishna Murthy, The Sculpture of the Kakatiyas (A.P. Archaeological Series 34), Government of Andhra Pradesh, 1964, Fig. 22 · Public domain

A large seated stone bull wearing richly carved chains, bells and garlands. — Fig. 23
The stone bull Nandi at Palampet, photographed by 1964. The seated bull wears carved chains, bells and garlands.
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Photo: S. Gopalakrishna Murthy, The Sculpture of the Kakatiyas (A.P. Archaeological Series 34), Government of Andhra Pradesh, 1964, Fig. 23 · Public domain

A carved stone beam with a frieze of many small statues between bands of diagonal carved panels. — Fig. 24
A carved beam at Palampet, photographed by 1964. A frieze of many small statues runs along the middle of the beam.
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Photo: S. Gopalakrishna Murthy, The Sculpture of the Kakatiyas (A.P. Archaeological Series 34), Government of Andhra Pradesh, 1964, Fig. 24 · Public domain

A dark, densely carved stone surface with tiny dancers inside circular scrolls and a column of small panels at the left. — Fig. 25
Miniature dancers carved at Palampet, photographed by 1964. The tiny dancers fill circular scrolls on the stone.
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Photo: S. Gopalakrishna Murthy, The Sculpture of the Kakatiyas (A.P. Archaeological Series 34), Government of Andhra Pradesh, 1964, Fig. 25 · Public domain

A group of people carved in high relief on a door jamb, with a carved base below. — Fig. 26
A group of carved people on a door jamb of the Palampet temple, photographed by 1964. The people stand close together in high relief.
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Photo: S. Gopalakrishna Murthy, The Sculpture of the Kakatiyas (A.P. Archaeological Series 34), Government of Andhra Pradesh, 1964, Fig. 26 · Public domain

Warangal Fort

A worn, rounded stone carving of a squat being inside an arched frame, against a dark background. — Fig. 12
A stone sculpture of a Kumbhanda from Warangal, photographed by 1964. The worn sculpture is carved inside a rounded arch.
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Photo: S. Gopalakrishna Murthy, The Sculpture of the Kakatiyas (A.P. Archaeological Series 34), Government of Andhra Pradesh, 1964, Fig. 12 · Public domain

A close view of a stone linga with crowned faces carved on its sides. Two faces are visible. — Fig. 31
A four-faced linga (chaturmukha linga) at Warangal, photographed by 1964. Two of the crowned faces are visible in the photograph.
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Photo: S. Gopalakrishna Murthy, The Sculpture of the Kakatiyas (A.P. Archaeological Series 34), Government of Andhra Pradesh, 1964, Fig. 31 · Public domain

A tall, narrow door jamb carved with vertical bands of scrollwork. — Fig. 33
A carved door jamb at Warangal, photographed by 1964. Bands of scrollwork run up the tall jamb.
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Photo: S. Gopalakrishna Murthy, The Sculpture of the Kakatiyas (A.P. Archaeological Series 34), Government of Andhra Pradesh, 1964, Fig. 33 · Public domain

A damaged carved slab seen at an angle, with a pilaster crowned by a small tower motif and a lattice of diamond-shaped openings beside it. — Fig. 34
A pilaster at the door jamb at Warangal, photographed by 1964. A panel of diamond-shaped lattice is carved beside it.
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Photo: S. Gopalakrishna Murthy, The Sculpture of the Kakatiyas (A.P. Archaeological Series 34), Government of Andhra Pradesh, 1964, Fig. 34 · Public domain

A long carved stone architrave with a large central statue among many small statues under arches, between two tower-shaped ends. — Fig. 35
An architrave of the Fort Temple at Warangal, photographed by 1964. A large central statue is carved among many smaller statues, and tower-shaped carvings mark both ends.
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Photo: S. Gopalakrishna Murthy, The Sculpture of the Kakatiyas (A.P. Archaeological Series 34), Government of Andhra Pradesh, 1964, Fig. 35 · Public domain

A square carved ceiling panel seen from below, with nested squares and diamonds framed by carved beams. — Fig. 36
A ceiling from the ranga mandapa of a temple at Warangal, photographed by 1964. The printed caption says that the ceiling was then in the Hyderabad State Museum.
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Photo: S. Gopalakrishna Murthy, The Sculpture of the Kakatiyas (A.P. Archaeological Series 34), Government of Andhra Pradesh, 1964, Fig. 36 · Public domain

A triangular carved stone panel with a standing goddess at the centre and small statues along the base. — Fig. 37
A triangular panel with the goddess Lakshmi at Warangal, photographed by 1964. Small statues are carved on both sides of the goddess.
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Photo: S. Gopalakrishna Murthy, The Sculpture of the Kakatiyas (A.P. Archaeological Series 34), Government of Andhra Pradesh, 1964, Fig. 37 · Public domain

A large carved stone capital seen from below, with a plain square face, carved borders and statues along its upper edge. — Fig. 38
A cross capital at Warangal, photographed by 1964. Carved borders and small statues surround the plain square face of the capital.
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Photo: S. Gopalakrishna Murthy, The Sculpture of the Kakatiyas (A.P. Archaeological Series 34), Government of Andhra Pradesh, 1964, Fig. 38 · Public domain

A long, weathered carved panel with a row of seated statues between small pillars. — Fig. 39
A decorative panel at the Keshava Temple, Warangal, photographed by 1964. A row of seated statues is carved between small pillars.
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Photo: S. Gopalakrishna Murthy, The Sculpture of the Kakatiyas (A.P. Archaeological Series 34), Government of Andhra Pradesh, 1964, Fig. 39 · Public domain

A tall stone gateway of four carved pillars carrying a richly carved lintel, with a second gateway visible in the distance. — Fig. 42
A gateway (torana) at Warangal, photographed by 1964. Its carved lintel rests on four tall pillars.
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Photo: S. Gopalakrishna Murthy, The Sculpture of the Kakatiyas (A.P. Archaeological Series 34), Government of Andhra Pradesh, 1964, Fig. 42 · Public domain

A long carved panel with statues standing in niches between short pillars, under scrolled arches. — Fig. 45a
Decorative panels at Warangal, photographed by 1964. Standing statues are carved in niches between short pillars.
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Photo: S. Gopalakrishna Murthy, The Sculpture of the Kakatiyas (A.P. Archaeological Series 34), Government of Andhra Pradesh, 1964, Fig. 45a · Public domain

A carved frieze in two rows, with small statues above and dancers in pairs and threes between pillars below. — Fig. 45b
Decorative panels at Warangal, photographed by 1964. Rows of dancers are carved between small pillars.
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Photo: S. Gopalakrishna Murthy, The Sculpture of the Kakatiyas (A.P. Archaeological Series 34), Government of Andhra Pradesh, 1964, Fig. 45b · Public domain

A carved stone panel with seated statues in an upper band and standing statues, one with a raised arm, in a lower band. — Fig. 45c
Decorative panels at Warangal, photographed by 1964. Seated statues fill the upper band, and standing statues fill the lower band.
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Photo: S. Gopalakrishna Murthy, The Sculpture of the Kakatiyas (A.P. Archaeological Series 34), Government of Andhra Pradesh, 1964, Fig. 45c · Public domain

A cylindrical linga covered with a grid of many small carved lingas, on a broad square pedestal. — Fig. 52
A Sahasra Linga at Warangal, photographed by 1964. Many small lingas are carved in rows over its surface.
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Photo: S. Gopalakrishna Murthy, The Sculpture of the Kakatiyas (A.P. Archaeological Series 34), Government of Andhra Pradesh, 1964, Fig. 52 · Public domain

A standing many-armed god holding weapons, carved on a slab with a pointed top, with smaller statues beside him. — Fig. 53
A stone image of Veerabhadra of Warangal, photographed by 1964. The many-armed Veerabhadra stands holding weapons, and smaller statues are carved beside him.
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Photo: S. Gopalakrishna Murthy, The Sculpture of the Kakatiyas (A.P. Archaeological Series 34), Government of Andhra Pradesh, 1964, Fig. 53 · Public domain

A large carved stone head with wide eyes and a tall headdress of piled, flame-like locks. — Fig. 54
A head of Siva at Warangal, photographed by 1964. A tall headdress of piled locks rises above the face.
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Photo: S. Gopalakrishna Murthy, The Sculpture of the Kakatiyas (A.P. Archaeological Series 34), Government of Andhra Pradesh, 1964, Fig. 54 · Public domain

A small temple partly buried in the slope of an earthen rampart, with its pillars and lintels visible. — Fig. 56
A temple called 'Machaladevi Temple' in the mud rampart at Warangal, photographed by 1964. The small temple lies partly buried in the slope of the earthen rampart.
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Photo: S. Gopalakrishna Murthy, The Sculpture of the Kakatiyas (A.P. Archaeological Series 34), Government of Andhra Pradesh, 1964, Fig. 56 · Public domain

A seated four-armed goddess with crossed legs on a lotus base, with a halo behind her head, on a stele with a rounded top. — Fig. 64
A stone image of the goddess Saraswati at Warangal, photographed by 1964. The four-armed goddess sits with her legs crossed, and a halo rises behind her head.
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Photo: S. Gopalakrishna Murthy, The Sculpture of the Kakatiyas (A.P. Archaeological Series 34), Government of Andhra Pradesh, 1964, Fig. 64 · Public domain

Hanamakonda

A rock-cut relief on a rough cliff face. A seated person meditates inside a niche, and standing statues are carved to the left. — Fig. 7
A rock-cut image of Parsvanadha at the Padmakshi Temple, photographed by 1964. Parsvanadha sits in meditation in a niche, and standing statues are carved beside him.
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Photo: S. Gopalakrishna Murthy, The Sculpture of the Kakatiyas (A.P. Archaeological Series 34), Government of Andhra Pradesh, 1964, Fig. 7 · Public domain

A standing four-armed god in a wall niche between two pillars, below three small carved tower-shaped roofs. — Fig. 9
A sculpture of Vasudeva at the Thousand Pillared Temple, Hanumakonda, photographed by 1964. Vasudeva stands in a wall niche between two pillars, under three small carved towers.
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Photo: S. Gopalakrishna Murthy, The Sculpture of the Kakatiyas (A.P. Archaeological Series 34), Government of Andhra Pradesh, 1964, Fig. 9 · Public domain

A weathered stone block shaped like a small shrine, with rows of small standing statues carved on its sides. — Fig. 11
A Chauvisa carving at the Padmakshi Temple, photographed by 1964. Rows of small standing statues are carved on a stone shaped like a small shrine.
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Photo: S. Gopalakrishna Murthy, The Sculpture of the Kakatiyas (A.P. Archaeological Series 34), Government of Andhra Pradesh, 1964, Fig. 11 · Public domain

A grainy photograph of a carved stone in an arched niche, topped by three stacked umbrella-like tiers, with small statues on both sides. — Fig. 11a
A triple umbrella (trichchatra) with a pot (kalasa) on it at the Padmakshi Temple, Hanumakonda, photographed by 1964. Small statues are carved on both sides of it.
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Photo: S. Gopalakrishna Murthy, The Sculpture of the Kakatiyas (A.P. Archaeological Series 34), Government of Andhra Pradesh, 1964, Fig. 11a · Public domain

Other temples

A small carved panel from a door jamb with three people carved in relief, framed by dark stone. — Fig. 22a
A carved door jamb at Jakaaram, photographed by 1964. Three people are carved in relief on the panel.
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Photo: S. Gopalakrishna Murthy, The Sculpture of the Kakatiyas (A.P. Archaeological Series 34), Government of Andhra Pradesh, 1964, Fig. 22a · Public domain

A bracket sculpture of a woman with one arm raised behind her head, carved on a dark stone pillar. — Fig. 27
A bracket sculpture at Ghanpur, photographed by 1964. The woman raises one arm behind her head.
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Photo: S. Gopalakrishna Murthy, The Sculpture of the Kakatiyas (A.P. Archaeological Series 34), Government of Andhra Pradesh, 1964, Fig. 27 · Public domain

A standing crowned deity under a carved arch on a stone slab with a pointed top, with small attendant statues at the lower corners. — Fig. 28
An image of Chennakesava at Katakshapur, photographed by 1964. The deity stands under a carved arch, and attendant statues stand at the lower corners.
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Photo: S. Gopalakrishna Murthy, The Sculpture of the Kakatiyas (A.P. Archaeological Series 34), Government of Andhra Pradesh, 1964, Fig. 28 · Public domain

Gods, devotees and hero-stones

A faded photograph of a seated goddess with several arms, carved on a stone slab, with a small animal carved on the pedestal below her. — Fig. 2
A stone image of the goddess Kakatamma at Mandapaka, photographed by 1964. The goddess is seated, and a small animal is carved on the pedestal below her.
Photo: S. Gopalakrishna Murthy, The Sculpture of the Kakatiyas (A.P. Archaeological Series 34), Government of Andhra Pradesh, 1964, Fig. 2 · Public domain

A seated goddess with many arms and a gaunt face, carved in stone, with one leg folded across the other. — Fig. 3
A stone image of the goddess Chamunda at Hanumakonda, photographed by 1964. The seated goddess has many arms spread around her body.
Photo: S. Gopalakrishna Murthy, The Sculpture of the Kakatiyas (A.P. Archaeological Series 34), Government of Andhra Pradesh, 1964, Fig. 3 · Public domain

A faded photograph of a small seated goddess carved on a stone slab with a pointed top, on a pedestal with three round carved motifs. — Fig. 4
A stone image of the goddess Kamakshi at Kandukuru, photographed by 1964. The seated goddess rests on a pedestal with three carved motifs on its front.
Photo: S. Gopalakrishna Murthy, The Sculpture of the Kakatiyas (A.P. Archaeological Series 34), Government of Andhra Pradesh, 1964, Fig. 4 · Public domain

A blurred, mottled photograph of a stone statue. Only the head and upper body are faintly visible. — Fig. 5
A stone image of Jalandhara Bhairava at Inugurti, photographed by 1964. The print is faint, and only the head and upper body of the statue are clear.
Photo: S. Gopalakrishna Murthy, The Sculpture of the Kakatiyas (A.P. Archaeological Series 34), Government of Andhra Pradesh, 1964, Fig. 5 · Public domain

A dark photograph of a seated goddess with a tall crown, carved in low relief on a stone slab with a rounded top. — Fig. 6
A stone image of the goddess Annapoorna at Kalesvaram, photographed by 1964. The seated goddess wears a tall crown.
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Photo: S. Gopalakrishna Murthy, The Sculpture of the Kakatiyas (A.P. Archaeological Series 34), Government of Andhra Pradesh, 1964, Fig. 6 · Public domain

A grainy, high-contrast photograph of a damaged stone statue under a carved canopy. The details are hard to make out. — Fig. 8
A stone image of the goddess Saraswati at Ainavolu, photographed by 1964. The print is grainy, and the statue is hard to make out.
Photo: S. Gopalakrishna Murthy, The Sculpture of the Kakatiyas (A.P. Archaeological Series 34), Government of Andhra Pradesh, 1964, Fig. 8 · Public domain

A worn standing god carved on a tall stone slab with a pointed top, with small statues near his feet. — Fig. 10
A stone image of Veerabhadra at Hidimbashrama, photographed by 1964. The standing statue is worn, and small statues are carved near its feet.
Photo: S. Gopalakrishna Murthy, The Sculpture of the Kakatiyas (A.P. Archaeological Series 34), Government of Andhra Pradesh, 1964, Fig. 10 · Public domain

A large seated stone Ganesha with an elephant head and a broad belly, in the open with trees behind. — Fig. 13
A stone image of Ganesha at Kondiparti, photographed by 1964. The large seated image is in the open, with trees behind it.
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Photo: S. Gopalakrishna Murthy, The Sculpture of the Kakatiyas (A.P. Archaeological Series 34), Government of Andhra Pradesh, 1964, Fig. 13 · Public domain

A stone linga with crowned faces carved on its sides, set on a broad base, with trees behind. — Fig. 32
A four-faced linga (chaturmukha linga) at Kalesvaram, photographed by 1964. The linga stands on a broad stone base.
Photo: S. Gopalakrishna Murthy, The Sculpture of the Kakatiyas (A.P. Archaeological Series 34), Government of Andhra Pradesh, 1964, Fig. 32 · Public domain

A large stone elephant wearing carved chains, bells and tassels, photographed from a low angle against the sky. — Fig. 41
A stone elephant at the entrance to a temple in Hanumakonda, photographed by 1964. The elephant wears carved chains, bells and tassels.
Photo: S. Gopalakrishna Murthy, The Sculpture of the Kakatiyas (A.P. Archaeological Series 34), Government of Andhra Pradesh, 1964, Fig. 41 · Public domain

The lower part of a broken standing statue, showing its legs and feet, a ribbed club-like object and small attendant statues. — Fig. 44
A fragment of a Kesava statue, photographed by 1964. The lower body and feet survive, with small attendant statues beside the legs.
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Photo: S. Gopalakrishna Murthy, The Sculpture of the Kakatiyas (A.P. Archaeological Series 34), Government of Andhra Pradesh, 1964, Fig. 44 · Public domain

A blurred photograph of a carved hero-stone with a man and a large animal. — Fig. 46
A hero-stone (veeragal) at Somasila, photographed by 1964. The print is blurred, and the carving is hard to read.
Photo: S. Gopalakrishna Murthy, The Sculpture of the Kakatiyas (A.P. Archaeological Series 34), Government of Andhra Pradesh, 1964, Fig. 46 · Public domain

A relief of a man drawing a large bow, carved on a slab between two pillars. — Fig. 47
A carving of a Saivite crusader at Pushpagiri, photographed by 1964. The crusader draws a large bow.
Photo: S. Gopalakrishna Murthy, The Sculpture of the Kakatiyas (A.P. Archaeological Series 34), Government of Andhra Pradesh, 1964, Fig. 47 · Public domain

A row of weathered carved slabs with standing people, set at the foot of a low wall. — Fig. 47a
Carvings of Veerasaivite devotees keeping their vows, photographed by 1964. A row of carved slabs with standing people stands along a wall.
Photo: S. Gopalakrishna Murthy, The Sculpture of the Kakatiyas (A.P. Archaeological Series 34), Government of Andhra Pradesh, 1964, Fig. 47a · Public domain

A row of eight carved slabs, each with a standing person, set against a wall. — Fig. 48
Carvings of Veerasaiva devotees keeping their vows, photographed by 1964. Each devotee is carved on a separate slab, and the slabs stand in a row.
Photo: S. Gopalakrishna Murthy, The Sculpture of the Kakatiyas (A.P. Archaeological Series 34), Government of Andhra Pradesh, 1964, Fig. 48 · Public domain

A broken stone relief with an irregular outline, showing a seated man with one arm raised. — Fig. 49
A carving of a Veerasaiva from Nellore, photographed by 1964. The seated man raises one arm, and the stone has an irregular broken outline.
Photo: S. Gopalakrishna Murthy, The Sculpture of the Kakatiyas (A.P. Archaeological Series 34), Government of Andhra Pradesh, 1964, Fig. 49 · Public domain

A blurred photograph of a carved slab with standing people, set against a brick wall. — Fig. 50
A carving of Saivaites taking oaths at Rayadurgam, photographed by 1964. Standing people are carved on a slab in front of a brick wall.
Photo: S. Gopalakrishna Murthy, The Sculpture of the Kakatiyas (A.P. Archaeological Series 34), Government of Andhra Pradesh, 1964, Fig. 50 · Public domain

A blurred photograph of a rounded carved stone with a seated person. — Fig. 51
A carving of the taking of a vow at Nellore, photographed by 1964. The person is carved on a rounded stone.
Photo: S. Gopalakrishna Murthy, The Sculpture of the Kakatiyas (A.P. Archaeological Series 34), Government of Andhra Pradesh, 1964, Fig. 51 · Public domain

A stone relief of a seated god with several heads and many arms, on a stele with a rounded top. — Fig. 55
A stone image of Kumara in the Hyderabad Museum, photographed by 1964. Kumara has several heads and many arms.
Photo: S. Gopalakrishna Murthy, The Sculpture of the Kakatiyas (A.P. Archaeological Series 34), Government of Andhra Pradesh, 1964, Fig. 55 · Public domain

A blurred relief of a man in an energetic pose bending a long sword, carved between two pillars. — Fig. 58
A carving of a Saivaite bending a sword at Pushpagiri, photographed by 1964. The printed caption adds that a similar carving is at Nellore.
Photo: S. Gopalakrishna Murthy, The Sculpture of the Kakatiyas (A.P. Archaeological Series 34), Government of Andhra Pradesh, 1964, Fig. 58 · Public domain

A blurred relief of two seated people on a stone slab, in a dark recess. — Fig. 59
A carving of a couple burning incense in their palms at Pushpagiri, photographed by 1964. Two seated people are carved on the slab.
Photo: S. Gopalakrishna Murthy, The Sculpture of the Kakatiyas (A.P. Archaeological Series 34), Government of Andhra Pradesh, 1964, Fig. 59 · Public domain

A dark photograph of a stepped, pyramid-shaped stone object on a base, inside a dark shrine. — Fig. 60
A Srichakra at Pushpagiri, photographed by 1964. The stone object rises in steps like a small pyramid.
Photo: S. Gopalakrishna Murthy, The Sculpture of the Kakatiyas (A.P. Archaeological Series 34), Government of Andhra Pradesh, 1964, Fig. 60 · Public domain

A seated four-armed god with a lion face, holding a discus and a conch in the upper hands, under an ornate carved arch. — Fig. 62
A stone image of Narasimha at Hanumakonda, photographed by 1964. The lion-faced god sits under a carved arch and holds a discus and a conch in the upper hands.
Photo: S. Gopalakrishna Murthy, The Sculpture of the Kakatiyas (A.P. Archaeological Series 34), Government of Andhra Pradesh, 1964, Fig. 62 · Public domain

A dark photograph of a square pillar with standing statues carved on its faces. — Fig. 63
Carvings on a pillar at Bejjanki, photographed by 1964. Standing statues are carved on the faces of the pillar.
Photo: S. Gopalakrishna Murthy, The Sculpture of the Kakatiyas (A.P. Archaeological Series 34), Government of Andhra Pradesh, 1964, Fig. 63 · Public domain

A worn stone statue of a crowned deity wearing heavy necklaces, carved on a dark slab. — Fig. 65
A stone image of Vishnu in the Hyderabad Museum, photographed by 1964. The crowned Vishnu wears heavy necklaces and ornaments.
Photo: S. Gopalakrishna Murthy, The Sculpture of the Kakatiyas (A.P. Archaeological Series 34), Government of Andhra Pradesh, 1964, Fig. 65 · Public domain

A stone relief of a reclining god on the coils of a serpent, set among grass and plants. — Fig. 66
A carving of Anantasayana at Kondiparti, photographed by 1964. The god reclines on the coils of a serpent.
Photo: S. Gopalakrishna Murthy, The Sculpture of the Kakatiyas (A.P. Archaeological Series 34), Government of Andhra Pradesh, 1964, Fig. 66 · Public domain

A standing four-armed deity on a stele with a pointed top, with small attendant statues at its feet. — Fig. 67
An image of Panchalaraya from Haveli Sayampet, photographed by 1964. The printed caption credits the photograph to the Endowment Department.
Photo: S. Gopalakrishna Murthy, The Sculpture of the Kakatiyas (A.P. Archaeological Series 34), Government of Andhra Pradesh, 1964, Fig. 67. The book credits the photograph to the Endowment Department · Public domain

Doorways, ceilings and gateways

A plain stone gateway of two tall square pillars and a heavy lintel, standing among trees with a rocky hill behind. — Fig. 1
A stone gateway in Hanumakonda, photographed by 1964. Two plain square pillars carry a heavy lintel, and trees and a rocky hill stand behind it.
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Photo: S. Gopalakrishna Murthy, The Sculpture of the Kakatiyas (A.P. Archaeological Series 34), Government of Andhra Pradesh, 1964, Fig. 1 · Public domain

A temple doorway with a dark door, carved lattice panels on each side, and carved bands on the lintel and eave above. — Fig. 29
The carved door jamb at Nagnoor, photographed by 1964. Lattice panels flank the dark door, and carved bands run across the lintel.
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Photo: S. Gopalakrishna Murthy, The Sculpture of the Kakatiyas (A.P. Archaeological Series 34), Government of Andhra Pradesh, 1964, Fig. 29 · Public domain

A temple seen from one corner, with outer walls covered with carved niches and pilasters, on a moulded base. — Fig. 30
The Nagulapadu temple, photographed by 1964. Its outer walls are covered with carved niches and pilasters.
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Photo: S. Gopalakrishna Murthy, The Sculpture of the Kakatiyas (A.P. Archaeological Series 34), Government of Andhra Pradesh, 1964, Fig. 30 · Public domain

A row of weathered stone lion brackets standing in front of a masonry wall. — Fig. 40
Lion brackets from pillars, photographed by 1964. The weathered lions stand in a row in front of a stone wall.
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Photo: S. Gopalakrishna Murthy, The Sculpture of the Kakatiyas (A.P. Archaeological Series 34), Government of Andhra Pradesh, 1964, Fig. 40 · Public domain

A stone gateway of four tall pillars carrying a carved lintel, with trees and a palm behind it. — Fig. 43
A gateway at Ainavolu, photographed by 1964. Its carved lintel rests on four tall pillars, with trees behind it.
Photo: S. Gopalakrishna Murthy, The Sculpture of the Kakatiyas (A.P. Archaeological Series 34), Government of Andhra Pradesh, 1964, Fig. 43 · Public domain

A grainy photograph of a temple front with carved pilasters, a niche and a dark doorway, with trees at the right. — Fig. 61
The facade of the antarala at Manthani, photographed by 1964. Carved pilasters and a dark doorway are visible.
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Photo: S. Gopalakrishna Murthy, The Sculpture of the Kakatiyas (A.P. Archaeological Series 34), Government of Andhra Pradesh, 1964, Fig. 61 · Public domain