Attirala Parasurama Temple

Attirala Parasurama Temple is a Hindu temple located in Attirala village near Rajampet in Annamayya district, Andhra Pradesh, on the banks of the Cheyyeru River. Dedicated to Lord Parasurama, the sixth avatar of Vishnu, it is one of the few temples in India dedicated to this deity. Known for its Chola-style architecture and riverside setting, the temple attracts pilgrims and visitors for its religious importance and historic character.

Visitors can expect a riverside temple complex on the banks of the Cheyyeru River with stone-built shrines, mandapas and carved pillars. The main shrine is dedicated to Lord Parasurama, with associated shrines in the vicinity. The setting is open and rural, with river ghats where pilgrims take a holy dip, small shops selling offerings, and a calm devotional atmosphere. The area can be explored on foot around the temple courtyard and riverbank.

The temple is believed to date to the Chola period around the 10th century, with later patronage attributed to Chola and Vijayanagara rulers. It exhibits South Indian temple architecture with stone construction and carved pillars. Its location on the Cheyyeru River is linked to traditional legends of Parasurama and has served as a longstanding pilgrimage centre in the Rayalaseema region.

Culturally significant as one of the rare temples dedicated to Parasurama, the sixth incarnation of Vishnu, it holds importance for Vaishnavite devotees. Pilgrims visit for worship, ancestral rites and holy bathing in the Cheyyeru River. The temple is a centre for religious festivals and local traditions, reflecting the devotional heritage of Andhra Pradesh.