Madhava Swamy Temple

The Madhava Swamy Temple is a 16th-century Hindu shrine dedicated to Lord Vishnu, located in Kollapur, Telangana. Originally built at Manchalakatta village on the banks of the Krishna River by the Jetprole Rajas, it was dismantled and rebuilt in Kollapur town in 1981 to prevent submersion by the Srisailam Dam. The temple features Dravida architecture with large stone mandapas and intricate carvings depicting the ten incarnations of Vishnu.

Visitors can explore a large stone temple with a square plan and Dravida architectural style. The temple features huge stone mandapas with near life-size artwork and carved pillars. The presiding deity is Lord Vishnu, worshipped as Madhava Swamy. The temple stands on a star-shaped platform and offers a peaceful atmosphere for devotees and history enthusiasts.

The temple was originally built between 1490 and 1509 by Ramalinga Nayudu, a chieftain of the Vijayanagara Dynasty, or by the Jetprole Rajas during the 16th century. It was originally located at Manchalakatta village on the left bank of the Krishna River. In 1981, the temple was meticulously dismantled stone-by-stone and relocated to Kollapur town to prevent submersion by the rising waters of the Srisailam Dam.

The temple is a significant Vaishnava shrine dedicated to Lord Vishnu as Madhava Swamy. It represents Vijayanagara architectural traditions and is an important religious site for the local community in the Kollapur region.