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Padmakshi Temple is one of the oldest temples in Hanamakonda City, with Goddess Padmakshi (Padmakshamma) as the main deity built by Kakatiya Kings in 12th century.

Padmakshi Gutta or Kadalalaya basadi consists of a Jain temple dedicated to Goddess Padmavati, located on a hilltop in the heart of the town of Hanamakonda, was originally constructed during Kakatiya reign. Till the Kakatiya Kings renovated and established the Goddess Padmakshi, previously it was a ‘Basadi’ a Jain temple.

The Betaraju –II was the king of kakatiyan dynasty. He converted to Veerasaivism. All the kakatiya kings were the followers of Jainism. The kakatiyans built a jain temple which is ruled by Prolaraju-II. This was later converted to the padmakshi temple, when the rulers converted to veerasaivism. This temple has several sculptures and carvings scattered throughout its walls. This architecture displays jain Tirthankaras which bears strong stamp of the jain culture. 

The exceptional feature of the temple is the impressive four faces of a pillar called the Annakonda pillar, which is a quadrangular column made of black granite stone, is at the entrance of the temple.

In the garbhagriha, there is a massive Tirthankara Parshvanath image, with yaksha Dharanendra to the right and the goddess Padmavati (Padmakshi) to the left. The images, all carved from live rock, have been retouched and painted.

The temple also has rich sculpture of the Jain Tirthankara's and other Jain Gods and Goddesses. The Kadalalaya basadi or Padmakshi Temple is built on a large rocky out crop.