God
Chenna Kesava Swami is the presiding deity of this temple, the word Chennakesava refers to "Handsome Kesava". Here Lord is an incarnation of Lord Vishnu and Lord is holding Sri Chakram & Shankam.
Interesting Facts
- Vishnu and Shiva clenched their feet to the sides of the temple even today we can view the imprints of their feet.
- Lord Shiva's foot print is famously referred to as 'Rudrapada', where as Lord Vishnu's footprint is called 'Vishnupada'.
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 |
|---|---|---|
 Macherla RTC Bus Station |
1.1 KM | 9959225432 |
 Railway StationMacherla |
2.9 KM | 139 |
 Rajiv Gandhi International Airport |
172 KM | 040-66546370 |
Architecture
The main entrance to the shrine has a multi-storeyed tower that faces eastward. As one enters the compound wall of the shrine, one is able to view a humongous dweepasthambam that is approximately 60 feet tall which is covered with wood and bronze. Closed by four stone figures viz., Sri Madbhagavathamu, Srimannarayana Avataram, Sriman Mahabharatam, and Srimad Ramayanam. This tower is said to glow at night time, making the temple look rather beautiful and regal. This temple was constructed in style of Vijayanagaran dynasty. Besides these beautiful towers, the shrine has a amazing mandapam which consists of forty pillars on which one can see the carvings of various Gods like Hanuman, Krishna, Lakshmi and some others along with their vehicles. Situated in the Kalyana Mandapam, one can see six musical pillars, each of which produces seven musical notes when they are tapped.
History
The shrine was erected by the kings belonging to the Vijayanagaran dynasty around 1405-1459 After death of Christ, scholars have come to this conclusion because every nook of the shrine denotes the architecture style that was used at the time of the Vijayanagar kings in it. This temple was built in 1113 A.D. and renovated by Reddi King Peruri Muktiraju. Vijayanagara Kings are contributed for this temple as a Shaivite Temple. During the region of Brahma Naidu, it was converted into a Vaishvanite Temple.
Temple Timings
| Day | Timings |
|---|---|
| All Days | 06:00 AM - 08:00 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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