Ramalingeswara Swamy

Significance
The Ramappa Temple, also known as Ramalingeswara temple is located in the Palampet village at a distance of about 77 km from Warangal. The temple is another example of Kakatiya Dynasty. This is one of the temples which was named after its chief architect. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and the architecture of this temple is similar to the famous Ghanpur Group of Temples of Warangal itself. The temple is a master piece of Kakatiyan architecture and everyone must visit to get a glimpse in the life of Kakatiya people.

History
According to a couple of engravings, Ramappa sanctuary was worked around 1213 AD. This sanctuary was developed amid the manage of Kakatiya King Ganapati Deva. It was worked under the supervision of Chief Commander Recherla Rudra. However the sanctuary came to known by the name its artist Ramappa.

This sanctuary is thought to be one of best among the medieval sanctuaries of South India. Notwithstanding being decades old and seeing different attacks and wars throughout time, Ramappa Temple still stands magnificently, making an entrancing impact on each guest.

Legends

• According to one legend, Shivaratri is the big day of Lord Shiva and Godess Parvathi. 
• Some trust that Shivaratri is simply the day when Lord Shiva showed as 'Linga'. 
• Another mainstream thinking is that Lord Shiva drank the toxic substance which came while beating of the sea. Along these lines, his throat turned blue and thus called as 'Nilakanta'. This day Lord Shiva spared the world and celebrated as Shivaratri.