Mannaru Poluru Krishna Swamy Temple

Alaghu Mallaru Krishna Swamy temple is existing in the Mannaru Poluru Village, right from the time of Telugu Chola rulers. The village is close-by to Sullurupet, at a distance of 103 Km. from Nellore. It was built in the 17th century by Bangaru Yadama Nayudu, the living place of mallayodas or wrestlers. According to a legend, it was here that Lord Sri Krishna defeated Jambavantha in a duel and married his daughter Jambavati and that Lord Maha Vishnu deflated the bloated ego of Garutmanta here alone. Apart from the idol of Satyabhama and Jambavati, the two consorts of Lord Krishna, the idol of Jambavantha creating the illusion of shedding tears are bound to amaze the viewers. One cannot help marveling at the sculptural splendour exuded by the idols of the beauties.