[2] As per an inscription, the site was originally known as Siddhasila or Siddhula Gutta meaning "Hill of the enlightened".

They are one of the important historical evidences, submitted to the Centre, for securing classic language status to Telugu.

The bas-reliefs and the inscription have been painted over in red by the state officials in recent years for preservation and highlighting it.

A tank called Kavitagunarnava and a garden named Madanvilas is also part of the temple premises.

[10][4] Over the last 100 years, Jain statues and reliefs are discovered from the area, are preserved in the Karimnagar museum.