Tourist Attractions in Anantapur
Lepakshi
Lepakshi village is located just 14 km from Hindupur town and 110km from Anantapur. It is a very popular pilgrimage destination. The place is famous for its huge Nandi statue. Experts also believe that the place is deeply related to Lord Rama. Devotees from far and wide visit Lepakshi, especially on Shivratri to seek blessings of lord. The temple is known for its intricate architecture and sculptures.
Lapakshi is well connected via bus service and private transport service through Hindupur. The nearest railway station to Lepakshi is Hindupur.
Puttapathy
Puttapathy is located on the banks of Chitravathi. It is the abode of abode of Puttaparthy Sri Sathya Sai Baba. It is situated at about 80km from Anantapur. Devotees from different parts of India and all over the world used to head to Puttapathy to seek blessings of Sathya Sai Baba. There is a huge ashram known as Prasanthi Nilayam Ashram and madapam constructed by devotees. People gather and sing bhajans in the mandapam.
The other places of importance in Puttaparthi are Purnachandra auditorium, Planetarium, Super specialty hospital, museum and Satya Sai Deemed University
Guguddu
29km from Anantapur and you reach the famous tourist destination – Guguddu. It is situated along Mutchukota Hills. The temple is named after the veteran saint Sri Kullai Swamy. The place is famous for its Moharam festival. It is also believed that barren women become fertile if they visit this holy shrine. The ceremony of walking on the holy fire is conducted on the night of the 11th day of Moharam. There is a Sri Anjaneya Swamy Temple near the abode of Sri Kullai Swamy Chavidi.Gooty Fort
The majestic Gooty Fort is situated 52km from Anantapur. It is built at a height of about 300m on a hilltop. Gooty Fort is one of the oldest forts in the state. It was built during the prestigious Vijaynagar Empire. The unique shell shape and the view from the fort are the main highlights. The nearest railway station is Anantapur. Gooty is well connected to Anantapur through road and rail.
Pennaahobilam
Pennahobilam is situated 35 km from Anantapur. It is an uninhabited village and is known for its temple of "Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy" popularly called as "Degurla Narasimha Swamy. It is a very popular pilgrimage center in the region. The temple is constructed on a small hill. The main shrine consists of gigantic footprints about 5'' by 3''. It is believed that these footprints are of Lord Narasimha.
A car festival is held on the fifth day of the dark fortnight during the month of Vaisakam (April-May). It is a very popular festival and people from neighboring states also come to be a part of it. One can easily reach Pennaahobilam by hiring a taxi from Anantapur.
Gutibayalu
Gutibayalu is home to one of the largest Banyan trees in South India. It is located at a distance of about 100 from Anantapur. The branches of this tree spread over an expansive area of about 5 acres. The tree is popularly called "Thimmamma Marrimanu" after the name of Thimmamma, who is said to have committed ‘Sati’ in 1434 A.D at this spot, where this Banyan Tree sprouted. The Thimmamma Marrimanu was recorded as the biggest tree in the Guinness Book of World Records in 1989.A small temple of Thimmamma is there under the tree. It is strong belief that if a childless couple visits this temple and prays with full dedication, they will have a child the next year.
Kasapuram
Kasapuram is the temple of Nettikanti Veera Anjaneya Swamy. A large number of Hindu pilgrims from Anantapur, Bellary and Kurnool districts head to Kasapuram and offer their prayers. The pilgrims flock the temple in large numbers on Saturdays. A lot of marriage and tonsure ceremonies are also performed at this temple. The temple is also famous among the Muslim population living in the nearby areas. They visit the temple often and seek blessings of lord. A huge procession is taken out once in a year on the day next to the Telugu New Year Day.
Tadipatri
Tadipatri is located at a distance of 90 km from Anantapur. It is famous for Chintala Venkataramana Temple and many other ancient religious monuments. Also just 1km from the main town is Bugga Ramalingeshwara Temple which overlooks the Pennar River. The temple has a lingam placed on a pedestal which is constantly filled with water from a small spring.
Yadiki Caves
Yadiki Caves are a popular tourist attraction of the region. The caves are located midway between Gooty and Tadipatri. The view of beautiful hillocks, paddy fields and winding roads from the caves is a refreshing sight.
The cave is 5km in length and tourists can go 2km inside. There are stalactite and stalagmite formations at various points. The Kona Ramalingeswara temple which is just adjacent to the springs of the caves is also a must see place. The place also offers rock climbing, nature walks and trekking.
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