My last name (family name) is VASIREDDY.  I recall my father telling me that my fore fathers were kings; however, never had a chance to learn about my family history. Until recently, I came across vasireddy dynasty web site. 

The 1st vasireddy record in history dates back to 14th century A.D. (1413 A.D to be precisely). Among all the rulers Raja Vasireddy Venkatadri Naidu (picture/painting below) is famous and ruled 33 years. He borne on 27th April 1761 and his parents Sri Vasireddy Jagganna and Smt Achamma. He was assumed charge in 1783 at Chintapalli. Later he crossed Krishna river and made Amaravathi as his capitol till his death. He is a well named philanthropist he built so many temples, Amaravathi, Managalagiri, Chebrolu (my father is from this village), Ponnuru, Vijayawada, Srisailam and other places.

 

Raja Vasireddy Venkatadri Naidu (1783-1816 AD) 

  

I have been to Chebrolu (my father's birth pace) probably 7 times or less.   This small village has amazing & rarest temples on earth; unfortunately, poorly maintained by the government (when I last visited -- 1992?).  It has one of the rarest temples on the earth -- Chathurmukha Brahma temple. The temple is situated in the middle of the temple tank. It has a Shiva Linga which has four images of Brahma carved on its sides. The temple can be reached through a bridge across the waters of the tank., and also a huge single stone carved  Nandieswara is located adjacent to the temple.

 

It makes me feel humble to know that I am figment of this rich heritage.

 

~ Srinath Vasireddy