SRI CHENNA KESAVA SWAMY TEMPLE(MARKAPUR)

Chenna Kesava Swamy Temple is rich in architecture representing the Vijayanagara style. Temple being the main attraction for tourists, situated on the banks of the Gundlakamma river. The temple Gopuram can be seen from 5 km away from the city as it is very tall.

Markapur is also a popular pilgrim destination because of the Sri Lakshmi Chennakesava Swamy temple , built by the Vijayanagar rulers between 1405-1459 A.D. Magnificently sculptured gopurams , the temple has a beautiful 40-pillered mandapam with carvings of Krishna , Anjaneya , Garuda , Lakshmi &Vigneshwara with their respective vahanas is ultimately the master piece of the architecture. 6 musical pillars that produce the 7 musical notes when tapped is notable point in the Kalyana Mandapam of the temple.

The unique feature of the temple is that in the month of December every year the Sun rays falling directly from the Gopuram on to the main deity of Chennakesava, it is really an architectural wonder. Except to praise the temple and the engineering skills exhibited by the Architects of Krishna Devaraya period is the only option left to the visitors.

MELA for more than 10 days happens on every year during the month of March and April, at that time it is assumed that at least 100,000 people visit the temple. During this ceremony they take the UTSAV statue of the god on the BIG TERU (Car). Recently they have constructed a brand new car looks great by demolised the old Car.

Temple Timings : 06.00 am to 08:30 pm.

How to get Here :

By Bus : 

The town has APSRTC bus station. There are frequent buses to district head quarters Ongole. 

By Train :

Railway station ( Markapur Road ) is situated 4 km away from town centre. It is a part of the Guntur division of South Central Railway.