Pedakallepalli, also known as Dakshina Kasi, the Kasi of the South, is a secluded location on the calm banks of the Krishna River. with the river flowing north to east, replicating the sacred landscape, expressing the spiritual soul of Varanasi.

Pedakallepalli, which is steeped in mythology and history, was formerly known as Kadhalipuram, a name that reflects its rich cultural past. Travelers and pilgrims are still drawn to this charming community today to feel its spiritual essence.

Sri Durga Nageswara Swamy Temple is constructed In A.C. 1140. Later, in 1782, Challapalli Raja Sri Yarlagadda Kodanda Ramanna rebuilt it.

When you hear the name of Pedakallepalli village, many great people born there... come to mind. The services they rendered to the nation and Telugu literature come to mind. Pedakallepalli is a great village that contributed to the spread of Telugu culture. The village was the birthplace of following

Sucharla Dakshinamurthy, who brought the musical tradition of Thyagaraju to the state and made it flourish. The village was the birthplace of the great man who brought glory to Telugu literature. and brought Annamacharya to light...

was an Indian music composer, playback singer, record producer, Carnatic musician, multi-instrumentalist, and an eminent violinist known for his works in the South Indian film industry, Hindi cinema, Sri Lankan cinema, and Hollywood.

Veturi Prabhakara Sastri.  Kodali Venkata Subbarao, The village was the birthplace of  who laid the foundation for emotional poetry... and remained immortal in the history of literature through the Hampi Kshetra Kavyam.. was born here.

Pingali Venkayya:

Freedom fighter and NATIONAL FLAG DESIGNER the designer of the national flag of India. was born and educated in Pedakallepalli. He wrote an English book titled "A National Flag for India" in 1916.

Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao:

The immortal singer and Gandharva in singing started his musical journey in this village. Ghantasala, who was born in the neighboring Tekupalle, studied music under Sucharla Dakshinamurthy in Pedakallepalli and acquired his knowledge.

Veturi Sundararama Murthy Well known lyricist:

Pedakallepalli is the birthplace of veturi Sundararammurthy who brought poetic respect to Telugu cinema and literature.

His surname Veturi, was an Indian poet and lyricist who is known for his works in Telugu literature and cinema. Veturi is a recipient of the National Film Award, various Nandi Awards, Filmfare Awards, and other state horons. His career in Telugu cinema spanned more than four decades

Gallery: Click Here

Distance: Challapalli to Pedakallepalli distance 9 km and 20 min Journey

Route map:  Directions

Other resources: E-tv