పచ్చల సోమేశ్వరాలయం Pachala Someswara Temple is a Saivite Hindu temple located in Panagal of Nalgonda district, Telangana, India. It is a popular pilgrimage site during Maha Sivaratri. The idol of the deity here is carved out of green onyx which gives the temple its name - Pacha in Telugu means Green. The temple is in close proximity to Chaya Someswara Temple, another Saivite shrine in Panagal. The temples dates to 11th to 12th centuries CE and was probably built during the rule of Kunduru Chodas and Prataparudra I of Kakatiya Empire over the Panagal region Based on the inscriptional evidence and architectural style of the temple, it is dated to the 11th-12th century CE. The temple was probably built during the rule of Kanduru Chodas and Prataparudra I of Kakatiya Empire over the Panagal region. The ground plan of the temple is markedly different from other shrines in Telangana. It has four shrines and three of the shrines are arranged on the western side while one is on the eastern side with a common and large rectangular mandapam. The main shrine is dedicated to Shiva who is in the form of a Linga made out of green onyx stone (Pacha in Telugu) and hence the name Pachala Someswara. It has a pillared hall at the end of which is a Nandi facing the presiding deity Pachala Someswara (Siva linga). The temple has 70 pillars with intricate carvings depicting stories of Vishnu and Shiva. Scenes from the Ramayana and Mahabaratha were exquisitely carved onto the pillars and the walls of the temple. One of the temple legends states that just below the shining lingam in the temple there used to be a very big and brilliant emerald which was stolen during the numerous Islamic raids in the region.

Very ancient temple, way older than 8th century CE. Extraordinary sculptures all over. Most of the sculptures destroyed by invaders. Work on the the four pillars in front of someswara alayam is extraordinary. Scenes form ramayan , Mahabharata and other puranas have been inscribed. Asta dikpalakas inscribed on the roof.

This temple is believed to have been constructed during the 11th or the 12th century. The idol is made of green (paccha in Telugu) onyx, hence the name. The carvings on the gopurams and the pillars within are intricate and depict incidents from the lives of Lord Shiva & Lord Vishnu. Several scenes from the two great epics the Mahabharata and the Ramayana are sculpted onto the walls of the temple. It is located about a kilometre away from another ancient temple the Chaya Someshwar Temple, in the village of Panagallu a few kilometres away from the Nalgonda bus stand.

Pachala Someswara Temple Pachala Someswara Temple is a Saivite Hindu temple located in Panagal of Nalgonda district, Telangana, India. It is a popular pilgrimage site during Maha Sivaratri. The idol of the deity here is carved out of green onyx which gives the temple its name - Pacha in Telugu means Green. The temples dates to 11th to 12th centuries CE and was probably built during the rule of Kunduru Chodas and Prataparudra I of Kakatiya Empire over the Panagal region.

Lord Shiva temple @ Pangal, Nalgonda. Historic...Excellent stone architecture

Lord Shiva temple built during 11th to 12th century AD. 70 finely carved pillars (some disfigured badly) and four pillars with scriptures from Great epics Bharata, Ramayana and Bhagavatha can be seen. An archaeological museum with large number of disfigured sculptures and antiques is maintained inside temple complex. Temple maintenance require attention as pilgrims visit the temple only during important days.

Beautiful, quant old temple. Wonderfully maintained, not overly restored. The detailed carving is gorgeous, both outside the temple and on pillars inside. It is also connected to the panagal archaeological museum.

This temple is located in close proximity of Chaya Someshwaralayam which is one of the famous pilgrimages in Nalgonda District. This temple is located in Panagal Village which is 4 km away from the Nalgonda town and @110 kms from Hyderabad. This was constructed in 11th Century by Prataparudra-I. There are 3 famous temples in Panagal town. those are Chaya Someswar Alayam which is 1km away from this temple, Second is Lord Venkateswara Temple which is 100 meters away from this temple and Third is Pachala Someshwara Alayam, which is unique in its architecture and Beauty

Amazing place never expected I will reach here. It consist of 2 inside temple one is panchal someshwar temple and devi temple. Behind temple there is museum of architectural. You can visit too. The temple behind have many sculptures dated back to 11th-12th century. Very reasonable charge at back museum. The temple is near to Venkateswara temple.

The temple is an exclusive piece of art. The museum next to it has some exquisite stone sculptures. For students keen to learn history of Telangana and Southern India Paangal Temples are a must visit...

Beautiful temple. Pujari was very good and easy to access for elderly people.

One of ancient, lesser known temple with extra ordinary architectural design of pillars and gopuram. Must visit place for everyone. It is very close to famous Chaya Someshwara Swamy Temple in Pangal village at Nalgonda District in Telangana.

This is a Shiva temple and is called Pachchala as the idol is made of onyx which is green in colour. There are pictures of Ramayana, Mahabharata etc carved on various pillars.