Macherla Chennakesava Swamy Temple Brahmotsavams 2014 (Macherla Chennakeshava Thirunalla Utsavam) begins on April 13 and ends on April 27. Macherla Temple Brahmotsavams are held in Chaitra Masam in Telugu calendar.
Macherla Chennakesava Swamy Temple Brahmotsavams 2014
13 April 2014 – Ankurarpana
14 April 2014 – Dhwajarohana
15 April 2014 – Kalyanotsavam
16 April 2014 – Hanumath Vahanam
17 April 2014 – Seshavahanam
18 April 2014 – Garudavahanam
19 April 2014 – Raviponna vahanam
20 April 2014 – Rathotsavam
21 April 2014 – Ashwavahanam
22 April 2014 – Shuka vahanam
23 April 2014 – Sri Pushpayagam
24 April 2014 – Dwadasha Pradakshina
25 April 2014 – Ekadashi Kalasha Sthapana
26 April 2014 – Pavalimpu Seva
27 April 2014 – 16 days Panduga
The main temple is the Sri Laxmi Chennakesava Swamy Temple. It was built around the 13th century A.D and renovated by Reddi King “Peruri Muktiraju”. The main gate has one tall Dwajastambam (Flag Staff) Swamy statue which is covered with wood and bronze. Close by are four stone figures viz., Sri Madbhagavathamu, Srimannarayana Avataram, Sriman Mahabharatam, and Srimad Ramayanam.
Another temple dedicated to Veerabhadraswamy is located in the Old town. It was built in 18th century A.D. Another Historical Laxmi Chennakesava Swamy temple was built around 13th century A.D in Nagulavaram Village which is located 12 kilometers from Macherla town.