Final restoration phase begins at Thousand Pillar temple in Telangana’s Hanumakonda

ASI to complete remaining restoration works at Thousand Pillar Temple The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Hyderabad Circle, on Friday (July 31, 2026) commenced another phase of conservation works at the Kakatiya-era Thousand Pillar Temple in Hanumkonda, taking up restoration of the remaining southern portico, repair of damaged stone sculptures and landscaping of the temple complex at an estimated cost of ₹1 crore.The worksThe works include reconstruction of the unfinished southern portico, restoration of damaged Dwarapalaka (guardian deity) sculptures and landscaping to improve the temple surroundings while retaining the site’s heritage character.ASI Superintending Archaeologist Nihil Das, Deputy Superintending Archaeological Engineer K. Krishna Chaitanya, heritage conservation exper