Manchalakatta - Madhavaswamy Aalayam 

This ancient temple situated in the village of erst-while Manchala has a great historical significance entwined with the fortunes of the Chola dynasty and its adversaries. This pretty temple bears striking semblance to the Madana Gopalaswamy aalayam. It was a popular temple visited by a regular stream of visitors every day. But unfortunately it fell prey to the flood waters of Srisailam project, built over the Krishna river. Realising its former glory and popularity, the Government ordered for the transfer of the entire structure for building at a new safe place. It is now rebuilt outside Kollapuram going by the name of Vardyala. So the devout theists are receiving abundant anugrah by the good old Lord in his new abode. It has all the parts well-built and moreover has a modern polish. So it is a miss-not temple deserving to be included in the itinerary list of temples of All India fame.

It lies 5 km off Pentlavella in the Kollapur mandalam of Palamur district of Andhra Pradesh, connected by bus service from neighboring towns.

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