God
Chennakeshwa Swamy is the main diety of this temple. He is an incarnation of Lord Vishnu.
Interesting Facts
- This is the birth place of Sri Annamacharya, who was the Sankeerthana Acharyulu.
- Chennakesava temple consist of 52 feet high Monolith pillar (Dwajasthambha) with wonderful carvings throughout.
Best Season To Visit
The best season to visit this temple is Winter season. The best months to visit are October to March.
Weather
Highest - April to June (40 °C during day and 20 °C during night)Average - May (35 °C during the day and 20 °C during night)Lowest - October to February (27 °C during day and 18 °C during night)Monsoon season - August to September
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 temple premises.
- Chewing betel leaves, tobacco, gutka and spitting inside temple is strictly prohibited.
transport connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 Kadiri Rtc Bus Stand |
43.4 KM | 0866-2570005 |
 Kadiri Railway Station |
43 KM | 1800 11 1139 |
 Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru |
132 KM | 1800 425 4425 |
Architecture
The interior of the temple is very ornate and has preserved traces of paintings depicting episodes from the Ramayana epic. Inside the enclosure the mandapa or hall that precedes the main Vishnu shrine has an overhanging double-curved eave with a brick and plaster parapet above. The columns are richly carved with figures of the divinities and the brackets have pendant buds. The beams have painted medallions and friezes. The kalyana mandapa in the south-west corner of the temple complex consists of four square columns raised on a platform decorated with friezes.
The columns, the brackets and the doorways are carved with miniature figures, animals and scrollwork. The stone car with four granite wheels, uyyala mandapa, and small mandapa with tall pillars are wonderful features of this temple. This temple was built by Black Stone.
History
This Hindu temple was built by a local chieftain of the later Cholas and considerably improved by Vijayanagara kings during early 16th century.
Temple Timings
| Day | Timings |
|---|---|
| All Days | 07:00 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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