Macherla is a town in Palnadu district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.

The town is renowned for the Chennakesava Swamy temple built here during the reign of the Haihaya (clan of Yadavs) Kings.

Brahmanaidu is the minister to Haihaya kings, who tried to abolish the caste system by "Chapa Koodu" or "Sahapankthi Bhojanalu" in the 12th century.

It was a great religious centre promoting Brahmanism and Buddhist faiths, moulding the early phases of art and architecture affiliated with them.

[9] The Sri Lakshmi Chennakesava swami temple hosts a yearly local festival, Tirunalla.