Madhava Swamy Temple Kollapur - An Ancient Hindu Temple with Dravida Architecture.

 

The Madhava Swamy Temple History of 1300 years and the temple at Kollapur was originally built by the Rajas of Jetprol during the 16th century A.D., on the left bank of river Krishna at Manchalakatta. Due to submergence under the Srisailam project reservoir, this temple was shifted and transplanted at Kollapur.The architecture of the temple is beautiful. All around the temple walls, the carved sculptures depict the 24 aspects of Lord Vishnu and His dasa-avataras. Various pillars supporting the Mandapa, the Garudalaya, add beauty in this temple complex and also people can do the marriages here. 

 

 

Sri Madhava Swamy was built in 16th Century A.D. by King Sri Surabhi Madhava Rayalu of Jetprole and renovated in 1989 A.D. Sri Madhava Swamy is the main deity for this temple, who is an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Here deity installed by Peetadhi Pathi of Dakshinamnaya Sri Sarada Peetham Sringeri. It is a large stone temple with a square plan and Dravida architecture. The temple is notable for its huge stone mandapas with near life size artwork. However, the artwork here is simpler than the older temples in the Srisailam region.

 

 

Kollapur is famous for countless temples. Kollapur region is an area spanning the Nallamala forest.area on the banks of the river Krishna in the Nagarkurnool district, in the state of Telangana India. The Someshwara, Sangameshwara and Malleshwara temples are in this region, with traces of architectural treasures from the 2nd century BC. Hundreds of ancient temples are visible in the area, mainly built over 1,500 years ago.

 

The best season to visit the temple is Winter season. The best months to visit are September to February.

 

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 top, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.

 

All Days, Morning: 6:00 am to 9:00 am, Evening: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm