Alampur Site Museum
| Place | Alampur |
|---|---|
| State | Telangana |
| Virtual Museum | No |
| Year of Establishment | 1952 |
| Museum Type | Archeological Museum |
| National Importance Museum | Yes |
| Address | Near Navabrahma Temple Complex, Alampur, Telangana 509152 |
| Visiting Time | Sat–Thu: 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Entry Fee | Adults: ₹10 Children: ₹5 |
Museum Introduction
Established in 1952, the Alampur Site Museum is located at the entrance of the Nava Brahma Temple complex in Telangana. It was founded to preserve the exquisite sculptures and architectural fragments recovered from the local 7th-century Chalukyan temples and the surrounding Tungabhadra river valley.
General Collections
The museum houses over 124 stone sculptures and 26 inscriptional slabs. The collection spans from the 6th to the 16th century AD, representing the artistic legacies of the Badami Chalukyas, Rashtrakutas, Kakatiyas, and the Vijayanagara Empire.
Unique Historical Collections
The museum features the rare and ancient sculpture of Nagnaka Bhanda (Lajja Gauri), a lotus-headed goddess. It also contains unique polished black stone ceiling panels from the Kakatiya period.
Additional Information
| Video URL | https://youtu.be/74vopdmbEuM?si=8JA_c9LQ3fImOCUN |
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| Archaeological Survey of India | Yes |
| Notes | Many sculptures from this museum, including the Nataraja and Mahishasura Mardhini, have been sent as prestigious exhibits to international galleries in London, Paris, and Germany. |
| Artifacts | Nataraja (8-armed Shiva), Mahishasura Mardhini, Surya (Sun God), Kartikeya, Nandi (Bull), Saptamatrukas (Seven Mothers), and polished stone images of Subrahmanya and Valli. |
| Highly Descriptive | Yes (Especially for |
| Contact Details | 091 040–23234942 |
| Email ID | dir-hod-heritage@telangana.gov.in |
Artifact Gallery
