God
Chennakesava Swamy is the presiding deity of this temple who is an incarnation of Lord Vishnu and It is believed that Lord Vishnu killed Kesi a demon at this place and Lord came to be called Kesava.
Goddess
Goddess Lakshmi is the consort of Lord Vishnu and the idol of Lord Vishnu is accompanied by Lakshmi.
Interesting Facts
- Sun rays falling at the lords feet is an outstanding feature of this temple on every year 16th December to 4th January.
- Every morning the sun rays are entering the Sanctorum through specially placed windows and fall at volume of expertise of the artisans of Vijayanagar Dynas.
Best Season To Visit
The best season to visit the temple is Winter season. The best months to visit are September to February.
Weather
Highest - April to June (45°C during day and 35°C during night)Average - May (35°C during the day and 25°C during night)Lowest - December to February (26°C during day and 21°C during night)Monsoon season - August to October
Dress Code
- For men the dress code is Shirt & Trouser, Dhoti or Pyjamas with upper cloth.
- For women the preferred dress code is saree or half-saree with blouse or chudidhar with pyjama and upper cloth.
- Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.
Do's & Dont's
- Do bathe and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
- Do respect ancient customs and co-piligrims while at temple.
- Smoking and drinking is prohibited in this temple.
- Chewing betel leaves, tobacco, gutka and spitting inside temple is strictly prohibited.
transport connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 Markapur Bustand |
1 KM | 9959225699 |
 Markapur Railway Station |
6 KM | 9948985106 |
 Kadapa Airport |
174 KM | 08562-200130 |
Architecture
The temple is built in Vijayanagara style of architecture. The huge Galigopuram of the temple is 135 feet tall. The temple is known for its superb carvings and the musical notes which emanate from its intricately sculpted pillars. The temple has a beautiful 40-pillered mandapam with carvings of Lord Krishna, Anjaneya, Garuda, Goddess Lakshmi & Lord Vigneshwara with their respective vahanas. There are 6 musical pillars in the Kalyana Mandapam that produce the 7 musical notes of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Da Ni in its correct Aarohana and Avarohana, when gently tapped with fingers. Chenna Kesava swamy koneru is 700 meters away from temple.
History
Chenna Kesava Swamy temple was established between 1405 -1459 A.D, under the rule of Vijayanagar. The first level of the temple was built during the reign of King Krishnadeva Raya while the rest of the levels were constructed in 1837. The walls of Chenna Kesava Swamy Temple were built in 1425 A.D. These walls has 18 inscriptions craved on it. These inscriptions display the information about the tradition, culture and lifestyle of people during the king Krishnadeva Raya’s reign. The king donated around 355 acres of land to the nearby villages so that the people from these villages can take care of the temple.
Temple Timings
| Day | Timings |
|---|---|
| All Days | 06:00 AM - 08:30 PM |
Tours
Airports
| Airport Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Shamshabad | 40 KM |
| Lorem Ipsum | 12 KM |
Railway Stations
| Railway Station Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Secunderabad | 10 KM |
| Nampally | 12 KM |
| Begumpet | 6 KM |
| Lingampally | 20 KM |
Bus Stations
| Bus Station Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| MGBS | 35 KM |
| CBS | 28 KM |
| kukatpally | 20 KM |
| Lingampally | 30 KM |
| Uppal | 35 KM |
Private Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Private Transport | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
Local Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Local Transport | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
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