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Chebrolu, a town in the Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh is recognized for its rich history, culture, and heritage. Referred to as the “land of temples,” Chebrolu bears the imprints of various dynasties, including the Eastern Chalukya, Velanati Choda, Kakatiya, Pota Rajulu, and Paristchedi, spanning centuries.
The town is home to over 100 small and large temples, with some dating back to the 9th to 12th centuries A.D. Notable among them are the Chaturmukha Brahmeswara, Bhimeswara, Adikesava, and Nageswara temples.
The Chaturmukha Brahmeswara temple, situated in the middle of a pond, is unique for having a Sivalinga and the four faces of Lord Brahma. The Bhimeswara temple, built by the Eastern Chalukyan King Chalukya Bhima, stands out with its two floors and distinctive design.
Previously in 2019, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) had uncovered South India’s earliest Sanskrit inscription at Chebrolu, a significant discovery providing the earliest epigraphic evidence for the Saptamatrika cult, worshipping seven female deities representing the energy of their consorts in Hinduism.
