History

Mantralayam /Manthralaya is a pilgrim village located in Kurnool district in Andhra Pradesh, India. It lies on the banks of the Tungabhadra River on the border with neighbouring Karnataka state. The village is known for the brindavan of Raghavendra Swami, a saint who lived in 17th Century and who entered into a samadhi alive in front of his disciples. Thousands of people visit the Raghavendra Matth and temples which are located on the banks of Tungabhadra River.
The weather in Mantralayam is considered hot in general with summer average temperature hovering around 38 degrees Celsius. Maximum temperature recorded in summer is 44 degrees Celsius and pleasant weather is seen during March to July every year.