In the Kamareddy district of Telangana, a team of archaeologists has stumbled upon the ruins of an 11th-century temple belonging to the Kalyani Chalukya dynasty. While digging for a rural development project, workers found a hidden subterranean vault containing a Panchaloha ritual hoard. The collection includes a ceremonial mace, several bells, and a beautifully preserved idol of Lord Vishnu made from the traditional five-metal alloy.
The temple ruins feature the iconic star-shaped platform (jagati) and lathe-turned pillars characteristic of late Chalukyan craftsmanship. Inscriptions found on the temple base mention the name of a local chieftain who commissioned the shrine to celebrate a military victory. The state government has announced plans to preserve the artifacts in a dedicated local museum.