Chennakesava Swamy temple was built during the period of Haihaya kings in 1113 AD. Sri Laxmi Chennakesava Swamy temple, which is the main temple here was constructed around the 13th century. The temple boasts of marvellous architecture. Yet another significance attached to this place is that it is considered the birthplace of Sankeerthana Acharya Sri Annamacharya
Shrine’s Map Location and How to Go There
By Road
Ongole is well connected by road with important towns and cities of India. Passengers can avail buses that ply on a regular basis and frequent intervals from nearby places like Vijayawada and Hyderabad.
By Rail
Plenty of trains connects Ongole with rest of Andhra Pradesh by Ongole Railway Station. Otherwise, trains from major cities can be boarded till Vijayawada, Hyderabad or Vellore and then a local taxi or bus can be hired to reach Ongole.
By Air
The nearest airport is Gannavaram.