Pillamarri is a village with a population of about 3,733. It is situated at a latitude of
17* 12'N and longitude of 79* 32'E. Historically significant this ancient village consists
of many splendid temples maintained by State Government. The temples stand testimony to
the architectural style of the Kakatiya period. The intricately carved stone pillars add
grandeur to these archaeologically significant temples. Trescoes and inscriptions tell the
tales of the rulers of the Kakatiya dynasty. There is a Kannada, Telugu inscription dated
S. 1130 (A.D 1208) on a stone referring to king Ganapati. Another inscription of S.1117
(A.D 1195) found on a stone in the temple mentions the rule of Rudradeva. Ancient coins
have also been discovered at this place. Pillalamarri, being the birth place of the famous
Telugu poet Pillamarri Pina Virabhadrudu, is not only historically but also culturally and
religiously significant. The sanctorum of Lord Chennakesavaswami is much revered and the
annual celebation of the deity, held during February - March is waited to be attended by
thousands of devotees |