Anantapur - 8 Attractions You Must Visit

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About Anantapur

It is the largest district in the state by area. The name Anantapur was named after a big tank called Anantasagara which means “Endless Ocean”.Lepakshi, a village in Anantapur District famous for the temple of Vijayanagara architectural style, Monolithic Lepakshi Nandi, and Hanging Pillar, Monolithic Naagalingam.

Types of Attractions in Anantapur

Activities Around

List of Attractions in Anantapur

Aluru kona

Aluru kona

Waterfalls

Forests

This is a beautiful waterfalls located in the Anantpur district. this waterfall is located nearby a temple and is inside a forest. The clear water and the silent surrounding will refresh your mind.

Chintala Venkataramana Swamy Temple

Chintala Venkataramana Swamy Temple is a Hindu-Vaishnavite temple situated at Tadpatri in Anantpur district. The temple is dedicated to lord Venkateswara. It is situated on banks of river Penna which is passing through the town.

Gooty Fort

This is a ruined fort located on a hill in the Gooty town of Andhra pradesh. Situated 300 meters above the ground level. Having been designated as a monument of national importance, Gooty Fort is now a famous attraction alluring visitors owing to its enchanting atmosphere filled with historic ruins.

Kadiri Konda Narasimhaswamy Chenchu Laxmi Temple

This is an ancient Hindu temple located in Kadiri, Narasimhaswamy is the presiding deity in the temple. It is believed that the lord Narasimha Swamy is Swayambhu in this place which was emerged from the roots of Kadri tree roots.

Lepakshi Veerabhadra Swamy Temple

Lepakshi Veerabhadra Swamy Temple

Hindu Temples

Monuments

Built in the 16th century, This Vijayanagara style temple comes with a profusion of carvings and paintings at almost every exposed surface. t is one of the centrally protected monuments of national importance.

Penna Ahobilam

Penna Ahobilam

Hindu Temples

Notable Architectures

Penna Ahobilam is renowned for its Lord Narasimha Swamy Temple. This shrine was constructed on the footprints of Lord Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy that measured 5 ft 3 inches. The shrine also serves as the prominent venue for marriage ceremonies. Within the temple complex, tourists can see Adi Lakshmi Devi Temple and Chenchu Lakshmi Devi Temple.

Penukonda Fort

Penukonda Fort

Forts

Notable Architectures

The Penukonda Fort is one of the main attractions of Anantapur. Located at a distance of nearly 70-km from Anantapur, the fort derived its name from the word Penukonda, which literally means big hill.

Puttaparthi

Puttaparthi

Outdoors- Other

Puttaparthi is a small dusty village located in Anantapur district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. It has now attained international as well as national fame because of the glory of Bhagvan Shri Sathya Sai Baba. In Puttaparthy, Sai Baba Ashram was built by his ardent devotees and is called as "Prashanti Nilayam", which means abode of peace.

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