How to reach: Located 94 Kms from Ongole.

Situated on the banks of the Gundlakamma river , this bustling town caters to 80% of the country's demand for slates and slate pencils.

It is also a popular piligrim destination because of the Sri Lakshmi Chennakesava Swamy temple , built by the Vijayanagar rulers between 1405-1459 A.D. Apart from magnificently sculptured gopurams , the temple has a beautiful 40-pillered mandapam with carvings of Krishna , Anjaneya , Garuda , Lakshmi &Vigneshwara with their respective vahanas. In the Kalyana Mandapam there are 6 musical pillars that produce the 7 musical notes when tapped.

The unique feature of the temple is that every year , from 16th December to 14th January , the sun's rays at dawn enter the sanctum sanctorm , through specially placed windows , and fall at the feet of the deity. An incredible architectural feat that speaks volumes of the expertise of the artisans of the age.