Chennakesava's Temple (Macherla)

India / Andhra Pradesh / Macherla
The name Macherla originated from Mahadeva Cherla. This town is in the heart of Palnadu, and has a history of over a thousand years. The famous battle Palnati Yudhdham (War of Palnadu) took place between Macherla and Gurajala between 1176 AD - 1182 AD.

The town is renowned for the Chennakesava Swamy temple built here during the reign of the Haihaya Kings. The annual festival, celebrated on a grand scale, attracts pilgrims and tourists from far and wide.


[edit] Temple
The main temple is the Sri Laxmi Chennakesava Swamy Temple. It was built around the 13th century A.D. The main gate has one tall Dwajastambam Swamy statue which is covered with wood and bronze. Close by are four stone figures. They are Sri Madbhagavathamu, Srimannarayana Avataram, Sriman Mahabharatam, and Srimad Ramayanam.[3]
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[edit] Assembly Constituency
Macherla is an assembly constituency in Andhra Pradesh.

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Coordinates:   16°28'47"N   79°25'57"E

Comments

  • This is a very famous temple
  • Have been to this place, Very serene & of great archaeological & anthropological interest. Need to conserve & develop the surroundings with greenery.
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