Lepakshi
The tree is over 550 years old covers more than 5 acres and
has about 1100 roots. It was recorded as the largest banyan tree at the
Guinness Book of World Records in 1989. The tree was first noticed by
Sathyanarayana Iyer, a freelance writer who resides in Bengaluru, Karnataka who
spread the word about this tree and attempted for entry. There is a temple
devoted to Thimmamma under the tree. This lady was born to Mangamma and Sennakka Venkatappa in the year 1394 AD. She got married with Bala Veerayya. There is a belief that the childless couples that come to pray
at this temple will definitely blessed with kids the very next year. A huge Jatara is run here on the afternoon of Shivaratri festival when thousands of people flock
here to worship Thimmamma on this event. Gutibayalu could be achieved by public
transportation from Kadiri town.
It's one of the imperative legacy locales in Andhra Pradesh
featuring the inheritance of Vijayanagara Dynasty. It's among the acclaimed
Tourist puts in Andhra Pradesh and also one of the mainstream one-day excursion
from Bangalore. Lepakshi was established in the sixteenth century involving the
principle of the Vijayanagara ruler, Aliya Rama Raya. Virupanna, the imperial
treasurer was blamed for illustration assets with no lord's consent from the
state treasury to assemble the Veerabhadra refuge at Lepakshi. In any case, he
blinded himself to keep up a strategic space in the Lord's discipline. Indeed,
even now one can observe two dim spots upon the divider close to the Kalyana
Mandapa, which are reportedly the imprints produced by his own eyes.
Subsequently, the town is known as'Lepa-Akshi', implies a city of this blinded
eye. Lepakshi is the focus of probably the best sanctuary engineering and works
of art. Lepakshi includes of three critical sanctuaries dedicated to Shiva,
Vishnu and Veerabhadra, of which Veerabhadra refuge has become the most vital
place to visit in Lepakshi (that has additionally alluded as Lepakshi Temple).
The sanctuaries of Papanatheswara, Raghunatha, Srirama, Veerabhadra, and Durga
are located in a similar complex on a hillock named as Kurma Saila (tortoise
formed slope). The Vijayanagar styled refuge has a couple of amazing works of art
on the roof. The hanging column upheld from the top is amazement for the
guests. Toward the south of the principal area of worship is a massive
Nagalingam, remaining on a stone square, covered with a seven-headed cobra,
grandly cut out of single shake. The solid Nandi in Lepakshi city is just
another exceptional component. The crafted works of Lepakshi are likewise very
famous among ladies everywhere across the nation.
Thimmamma
Marrimanu
Penukonda Fort
The Penukonda Fort is one of the principal attractions of
Anantapur. Situated at a distance of almost 70-km from Anantapur, the fort
derived its name from the word Penukonda, which literally means big hill. After
having analyzed the early inscriptions the Penukonda Fort, archaeologists have
concluded that the fort was built Vira Virupanna Udaiyar's principle, the son
of King-Bukka I of Vijayanagar. A massive Idol of Lord Hanuman is put within
the fort. The fort also includes multiple mosques inside. The'Sher Khan Mosque'
being one of the most essential. The Gagan Mahal, a palace within the fort, was
constructed back in the 16th century. The other Palace,'Babayya Darga' as
constructed to signify harmony between Hindus and Muslims.
Anantapur
Clock Tower
You may view it both from your car, and also get down to
shoot pictures. The Anantapur Clock Tower is the landmark of This city
Anantapur. It was constructed through the summer time India got freedom and to
this day, it stands tall. The clock tower is located in the middle of the road.
ISKCON Temple
Radha Parthasarathy Temple, Constructed from the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) in Anantapur, was inaugurated in February 2008. Constructed at a cost of Rs.5 crore, this grand temple is situated at Somaladoddi the village that is just in the outskirts of town.
Gooty Fort
Located 300 meters above the floor level, overlooking the small town of Gooty, the Gooty Fort has long been a substantial strategic place
for those rulers which have seen their own kingdoms flourish in this part of
the country. The
title Gooty is derived from the city's previous original title, Gowthampuri.
Gooty Fort is one of the oldest hill forts in the state and also the nation,
having seen countless of different rulers, empires, and regimes. Having been
designated as a monument of national importance, Gooty Fort is now a renowned
attraction alluring visitors owing to its enchanting atmosphere full of
historical ruins and tranquil vistas. The glorious fort has become the
stronghold of the Chalukyas, Mughals, Marathas, East India Company and also the
Vijayanagara Empire before the Qutb Shahi dynasty took over. It is well
mentioned as the'King of Forts' according to various historic inscriptions
found here. The colossal hill covers a huge area being surrounded by the town
on three sides and also the westernmost point housing the citadel of the fort.
Penna Ahobilam
Penna Ahobilam is Famous
for its Lord Narasimha Swamy Temple. This shrine was assembled on the
footprints of Lord Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy that measured 5 feet 3 inches. The
shrine also serves as the prominent venue for marriage ceremonies. Within the
temple complex, tourists may visit Adi Lakshmi Devi Temple and Chenchu Lakshmi
Devi TempleThis is a really small village located 36 km away from Anantapur. A
very beautiful temple situated on a very small hill. You'll need to scale some
30 measures, which are broad and wide. Outside the temple is a statue of Lord
Narasimha looking from this pillar.
