Anantapur lies at the westernmost part of Andhra Pradesh, about 356 kilometres from Hyderabad. It is located over the National Highway. The city of Anantapur has embraced modernity, but has not forgotten the historical past. The town hostsmany ancient wats or temples, monuments and forts that give a glimpse into the rich background of the region. At every corner of Anantapur and its surroundings, there is something to stop and admire.
Some of the major attractions in Anantapur and its surroundings would be the beautiful temple dedicated to Lord Shiva in Lepakshi, the birthplace of Sri Satya Sai Baba in Puttaparthi, the ancient and massive banyan tree at Gutibayalu, Chintala Venkataramana Forehead at Tadipatri and the popular Lakshmi Narasimha Forehead in Kadri. Areas is also well-known due to the booming man made fibre and cotton weaving industry. The ancient religious legacies left behind are obvious in Penna Ahobilam, Gugudu and Alurkona.
Some of the major attractions in Anantapur and its surroundings would be the beautiful temple dedicated to Lord Shiva in Lepakshi, the birthplace of Sri Satya Sai Baba in Puttaparthi, the ancient and massive banyan tree at Gutibayalu, Chintala Venkataramana Forehead at Tadipatri and the popular Lakshmi Narasimha Forehead in Kadri. Areas is also well-known due to the booming man made fibre and cotton weaving industry. The ancient religious legacies left behind are obvious in Penna Ahobilam, Gugudu and Alurkona.
