Madhavaraya Swamy Temple

Madhavaraya Swamy Temple is a 14th-century Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu as Madhavaraya Swamy, located in Gorantla town in Sri Sathya Sai District, Andhra Pradesh. Built around 1354 CE during the Vijayanagara period, it is noted for its Vijayanagara architecture, ornate stone carvings, pillared mandapas and an unfinished eastern gopuram. It is a protected monument and an important Vaishnavite pilgrimage centre in the region.

Visitors can expect a historic stone temple complex with a large courtyard, an imposing unfinished gopuram on the east, pillared halls and mandapas with detailed carvings of deities and mythological scenes. The sanctum houses the image of Lord Madhavaraya Swamy (Vishnu). The surroundings are a small town setting with open courtyards, Garuda stambha and sculpted pillars to explore. The atmosphere is that of an active place of worship with daily pujas and festivals.