Temple History

While touring with his disciples, Sri Vyasatheerthulu and his group took a break at Indra Kiladri. It was during this time that Lord Maruti appeared in the form of a vanara and signaled for them to follow him. They obediently followed Lord Maruti, crossing mountains and forests until they reached the present location of Machavaram. In his vanara form, Lord Maruti instructed Sri Vyasatheerthulu to build a temple at that spot and install an idol of Anjaneya with Sankha and Chakra on either side. After giving these directions, Lord Maruti recited Ramanamam and disappeared towards the north. Following Lord Maruti's instructions, Sri Vyasatheerthulu began the construction of the temple and then left for another village.

Rediscovery of the Vigraham and Vigraha Pratista

After the fall of the Vijayanagera samrajya and the rise of other powers, many temples, including those built by Sri Vyasatheerthulu, fell into ruin. About one hundred and fifty years ago, a contractor named Sri Dunna Veeraswamy Naidu was constructing the Eluru-Vijayawada road. During this time, Lord Anjaneya appeared in his dream and directed him to excavate the idol from a specific location. Sri Naidu followed the divine guidance and brought his laborers to the designated site for excavation. They unearthed a small, exquisite idol adorned with Sindhoora decoration from the very spot where a peepal tree stood. Sri Naidu immediately arranged for a temporary shelter to allow devotees to have darshan of the idol. Prior to the temple's construction, the peepal tree provided a pleasant shade at the site, and it still stands there today.

Since then, the Lord Anjaneya of this kshethra has been fulfilling the desires of devotees with his blessings.

Sthala Purana of the Shrine is handed down from elders but there are no authentic inscriptions.