Sri MadhavaSwamyTemple, Kollapur
1) Importance of the Destination
Sri MadhavaSwamyTemple
The Madhava Swamy temple at Kollapur was originally built by the Rajas of Jetprole during the 16th century A.D. on the left bank of River Krishna, at Manchalakatta. The architecture of the temple is exceedingly beautiful.
The MadhavaSwamyTemple at Kollapur was originally built by the King Sri Surabhi Madhava Rayalu of Jetprole in the 16th Century A.D on the banks of River Krishna at ManchalakattaVillage.
The Architecture of this temple is extremely beautiful. The walls of this temple complex are having sculptures depicting the stories of Hindu mythology mainly of Lord Vishnu (Lord of Preservation).
All around the temple walls the beautifully carved sculptures depict the 24 aspects of Vishnu and the Dasa-Avatars of Vishnu. Various pillars supporting the Mandapa, the Garudalaya add beauty to the temple complex. Moreover the supporting pillars of this temple complex are the main beauty of the temple complex.
Due to the submergence under the waters of Srisailam Reservoir Project, it was shifted and transplanted in the year 1989 at Kollapur from ManchalakattaVillage. This temple is located 180 kms from Hyderabad and 110 kms from Kurnool & Mahabubnagar
2) National Importance
Very few pilgrims from Karnataka and Maharashtra visit this temple occasionally due to lack of awareness.
3) Location and Reach
Road: Visitors can reach the destination from Pebber (NH-7. The temple is located 50 km away from Pebber (NH-7).
Rail: The nearest railway station is located at Gadwal.
Air: The nearest Airport is located at Shamshabad (Hyderabad).
4) Jurisdiction of the Destination
The Temple is under the jurisdiction & control of Endowments Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh and the temple is maintaining by Kollapur Samsthan Raja.
5) Road Condition
120′ BT Road (NH-7) is available from Hyderabad to Pebber. The road condition is very good and newly laying 4 lines road, which is under process now. 12′ BT Road with average conditions is available from Pebber to Kollapur.
6) Present Status of Tourist Attractions around the Destination
The following are the main nearest tourist places/attractions available around the proposed destination.
Ø Venkateswara SwamyTemple in Somasila
Ø Veerabrahmendra SwamyTemple in Somasila
Ø Sangameswara Temple in Middle of Reservoir
Ø Chandra Mahal (Kollapur Mahal)
Ø Proposed Circuit Temples/ Destinations of Heritage Tourism Circuit in Mahabubnagar District
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