Macherla

Macherla lies in the heart of Palnadu, a country remembered for a war between Macherla and Gurazala in the late twelfth century. The conflict is often called the Andhra Mahabharata. The town's Chennakesava temple dates from the rule of the Haihaya kings. Their minister Brahmanaidu is remembered for encouraging people of different castes to eat together, a practice known as Chapa Koodu.