The Ramappa Temple of Warangal, also referred to as the Rudreshwara Temple, is a symbol of Kakatiya heritage. The Kakatiya kingdom was one of the last surviving dynasties, before the takeover by the Delhi Sultanate. As the Chalukya dynasty began its decline, Kakatiya art came to the fore,” shares retired professor Dr Varsha Shirgaonkar. This temple was recently tagged as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and today, along with Asiatic Society of Mumbai Literary Club, Shirgaonkar will be helming a talk that dives into the history, heritage and architectural impact of this dynasty that existed in the 12th century.

Dr Shirgaonkar