Chandaluru is a village in the Prakasam district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. This village was well known for communist movements and protests against inequality and justice.[citation needed].

Chandaluru
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Chandaluru is located in Andhra Pradesh
Chandaluru
Chandaluru
Location in Andhra Pradesh, India
Chandaluru is located in India
Chandaluru
Chandaluru
Chandaluru (India)
Coordinates: 15°47′05″N 80°08′23″E / 15.784651°N 80.139716°E / 15.784651; 80.139716
CountryIndiaIndia
StateAndhra Pradesh
DistrictPrakasam
MandalJanakavaram Panguluru
Government
 • Typegram panchayats
 • BodyChandaluru Gram Panchayat
 • SarpanchPentyala Venkata Krishna Rao
Population
 • Total6,000
Languages
 • OfficialTelugu
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
523214
Telephone code+91–8593
Vehicle registrationAP27

This village has temples built by Cholas and Krishna devaraya. One of the prominent temples with ancient significance is Chennakesava Temple. Every year, probably one or two days, the sun rays directly touch the foot of the chennakesava idol which is located at the heart of the temple. Shivalayam in this village also has great historical importance of 3000 years. This temple is present at the center of the lake surrounded by water. Siva lingam in this temple was swayambu. Great Mahalakshmi ammavaru kolupulu in this village is a special attraction. These are held with great devotion and a lot of crowd is seen at the temple during Sankranti festival time. Cultural activities are held every day.

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