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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.

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.

[edit] Temple The main temple is the Sri Laxmi Chennakesava Swamy Temple. It was built around the 13th century A.D. Close by are four stone figures. They are Sri Madbhagavathamu, Srimannarayana Avataram, Sriman Mahabharatam, and Srimad Ramayanam.


Assembly Constituency Macherla is an assembly constituency in Andhra Pradesh. Coordinates: 16°28'47"N 79°25'57"E

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