Andhra Mark on Yadadri Temple

There may be a divide in the state borders after the bifurcation but then Telugu culture can never be separated. That is evident as noted sculptors in Prakasam and Guntur districts in Andhra Pradesh are working on carving traditional temple architecture on black granite stones for gopurams of Yadadri Temple.

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The sculptors have established a reputation with their contributions to scores of temples in the south, the latest being Amaravati main temple and Srikalahasti Rajagopuram. The work is going on along with hundreds of workers from Tamil Nadu skilled in building temples and renovating the ancient shrines.

And then the Krishna Sila (black granite stone) which is being used is available only at the Gurijepalle quarry in Guntur district as directed by the Agama Shastras for the Yadadri temple. Officials say the work is expected to be completed before the deadline of next Dasara, and the sanctum sanctorum will be functional from Vijayadasami in 2017.