A team of researchers from the State Archaeology Department has unearthed the ruins of an 11th-century temple belonging to the Kalyani Chalukya dynasty in the Jogulamba Gadwal district. The site, located near the banks of the Krishna River, features a unique cruciform ground plan and high-relief carvings that have survived remarkably well despite centuries of burial under silt.
Among the architectural remains, the most striking feature is a set of Saptamatrika (Seven Mothers) friezes located in the secondary shrine. These carvings exhibit the characteristic intricate jewelry and slender proportions typical of late Chalukyan art. Plans are currently underway to excavate the entire complex and establish a local site museum to protect the findings from environmental degradation.