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Kapilatheertham:
A sacred Tank a mile and a half distant from Tirupati, where Lord
Shiva is said to have blessed Sage Kapila with a vision of himself and
his concert.
Govindaraja Sway Temple:
The temple is dedicated to Govindaraja Perumal in contradistinction
of the Venkatachalapathi shrine at the top of the hill. There is also a
tower called Galigopuram, which is very famous. There are shrines of Sri
Andal, Sri Parthasarathy and Sri Venkateswara in the temple.
Sri Kondandarama Swamy Temple
This temple is dedicated to Sri Rama is situated with n a distance
of about a kilometer from Tirupati railway station. This temple was
built to commemorate the visit of Sri Rama, Laksmana and Sita to
Tirupati, while returning from Lanka.
Regional Science Center
The Regional Science Center is established by the Central Government
for the benefit of School Children in particular and public in general
to create the awareness about the scientific procedures and importance
of Science education to human life. The Science Center conducts
different Programmes for Teachers and Students regularly to improve the
quality of Science Education. The Science Center also conducts science
Exhibitions at least once a quarter, where in, they propagate the recent
innovations in Science and Technology and provide guidance to the
teachers in exploring the locally available resources and improvisations
to make their Class room teaching effective.
S.V.Zoological Park
The changed concept of exhibiting wild animals in cramped cages to
that of vast natural and simulated enclosures, has established the
zoological Parks world over as centers of wild life conservations and
environmental education in addition to research and recreation. The
Andhra Pradesh Forest department which had two of India's Best Zoos to
its credit at Hyderabad and Visakhapatnam, has set up its third venture
at Tirupati, the abode of Lord Venkateswara, with a daily
visitation of about fifty thousand people from all
corners of the Country and a number of Academic and Professional
Educational Institutions, Ideally suited to achieve the objectives of an
ideal Zoological Park, named as Sri Venkateswara Zoological Park
extending an area of 5532 acres.
Srinivasa Mangapuram:
It is a place where a temple dedicated to Sri Kalyana Venkateswara
Swamy, situated at a distance of 12 km on Tirupati Madanapalli Road.
Puranas says that Lord Venkateswara Swamy after his Kalyanam with
goddesses Padmavathi Devi at Narayana Vanam while proceeding to Tirumala
Hills had stayed here for six months on the bank of the river Kalyani on
the advice of Agastheeswara Maharshi. Hence this temple is named Kalyana
Venkateswara Swamy.
Tiruchanur
In Tiruchanur which is five
kilometers from Tirupati is the temple of Alamelumaga, the consort of
the Lord on the top of the hill. A visit to Tirupati will not be
completed unless a Darshan of this Goddess is also had.
Chandragiri Fort:
Chandragiri came in to prominence during the last days of Vijaya
Nagar Empire. The Fort is said to have been built in 1000 A.D. and
was later improved by the Vijaya Nagar Kings. The Fort is built on a
Huge rock above 183 mts height. With in the wall of this fort lie the
ruins of Palaces and Temples. Near the Fort there are two big Buildings,
known as Mahals which are formerly used by the memebers of the
Royal Families. They present good examples of Vijaya Nagar architecture.
Kalyani Dam:
The scenic, Picturesque Tourist
and Picnic spot Kalyani dam constructed on the river Kalyani,
is located at a distance of 25 km from Tirupati on Tirupati -
Madanapalli Road, attracts number of Tourists from Tirupati and
sorrounding villages of Chittoor District.
Srikalahasti:
This picturesque religious
centre is famous for the temple dedicated to Vayu, the wind god.
It is said that the Linga was worshipped by a spider,
by spinning a web over it, a snake by placing gem upon the
Linga and an Elephant by washing the Linga with water from
its trunk and attain Mukti. Hence this place is called
Srikalahasthi.
Karvetinagar:
Karvetinagar earlier
ruled by Suryavamsa Dynasty with Narayanvanam as their capital.
Having special importance of this place due to rabit hunding dog, the
rulers of surya dynasty later built their new capital Nagaram at
this place by clearing the forest. In Tamil Kadu means forest,
and vetti means clearing. Hence this place is known as
Kaduvettinagaram and later known as Karvetinagaram which is
now the mandal headquarters. The Venugopala Swamy
Temple, Skanda pushkarani and the Old
Palaces are worth seeing here.
Narayanavanam:
The importance of this village
is due to big temple dedicated to Lord Kalyana Venkateswara swamy.
It is believed that the marriage of Lord Venkateswara Swamy with
Goddess Padmavathi Devi took palce here. This is the temple where
in we can see both Venkateswara Swamy along with Padmavathi
Devi in one temple complex. This place is famous for handlooms.
Kailasanathakona:
Kailasanathakona water
falls are situated in the valley of Nagiri hills near Puttur. The
water here is said to be rich in minerals and possess curative
properties. Puranas reveal that Lord Kailasanatheswara Swamy attended
the marriage of Lord Venkateswara Swamy and Goddess Padmavati
at Narayanavanam and selected this water fall for meditation for
sometime. Hence this place is called Kailasanathakona which is a picnic,
scenic and pituresque spot.
Nagalapuram:
Nagalapuram Temple is
said to have been built by Sri Krishnadeveraya in memory of his
mother Nagamba. It contains a few rare stone images such as
Vinachara, Dakshinamurthy, Hayagriva, Bhuvarbha and Trivikrama.
The sun festival is March is very important here. During the festival
the first rays of sun falls on the feet of the first day, on the abdomen
on the second day, and on the face on the face on the third day. The
temple is maintained by the T.T.D and annual Brahmostavam is being
celebrated in large scale.
Talakona:
Talakona is famous for
the temple of Sri Siddheswara Swamy and the scenic and
picturesque water falls in the midst of thich forest. People from
Chittor district and neighboring districts will gather on 1st January
and Mahasivaratri festival days and week ends to pray god and
enjoy the water falls. Puranas says that those who do not have children
come here and pray god for children and name their children as
Siddaiah or Siddamma. The water falls are four km from the
temple.
Gurramkonda:
Gurramkonda is located
in between Madanapalli - Rayachoti - Cuddapah road at a distance of 29
km from Madanapalli and 12 km from Vayalpad. This place was ruled by
Lieutenants of Tippu Sultan of Mysore and they built a Fort on a
huge hill and the Ragini Mahal and used to go to the Fort on
Horses. Hence this place is called Gurramkonda, which has got
historical and archaeological importance. The Ragini Mahal and
Maqbara Tomb and the Fort are worth seeing here.
Reddemmakonda:
Reddemmakonda, the
famous Pilgrim center is situated on Madanapalli - Gurramkonda -
Cherlopalli - Rayachoti - Cuddapah road. The preceding deity here is a
glorified and sanctified village "Lass Reddemma", Who lost her
life in an attempt to escape molestation by sensuous lieutenants of
Tippu Sultan, who chased her. On reaching huge rock during chase,
finding no way to escape, she prayed protection in a sheer helpless
state and the rock before her, left a cleavage enabling her to pass
through it. Soon after she entered inside the cleft closed affording no
entry for chasers. Ever since that time, people around started praying
the sacrificed Lass Reddamma for begetting children.
Sompalyam:
Sompalli, which has got
architectural importance, is situated in between Mulakalacheruvu
and Thambalpalli civil road at a distance of 6 km from Mulkala
Cheruvu. A temple of Chennakesava swamy is claimed as one
of the finest temples in Andhra districts. A monolith of the most
graceful proportions stand in front, presenting a beautiful spectacle.
The rich carvings on the kalyana Mandapam are very attractive. According
to local tradition a shepherd was responsible for the construction of
this temple during Vijayanagar period.
Horsley Hills:
The most picturesque, scenic,
picnic and summer resort, Horsley Hills is situated near
Madanpalli in Chittoor District at an altitude of 4200
feet above sea level. Mr.W.D.Horsley, a British member of the
civil service and then the District Collector of Cuddapah, who found the
climate very hot, selected this part as his summer resort on the top of
the hills. He constructed two houses, the Kachari Room and
Milk Bungalow and developed as summar resort. The Governor's
Bungalow, the Forest Bungalow, and Microwave station, View point,
Enugumallamma Temple are worth seeing here.
Madanapalli:
Madanapalli is an
educational and cultural center from the days of Dr.Anneie-Besant,
the great theosophist. The medical institutions like the Government
Hospital, M.L.L Hospital, and Rajkumari Amrutkour
T.B.Research Center are worth mentioning. Here the climate is
pleasant through out the year. The old house of Jiddu Krishnamurthy,
the great Philosopher and the founder of Rishi valley public school is
also worth seeing here. The said house is now renovated and proposed for
housing of Public Library.
Boyakonda:
The famous hill located in
between Madanapalli - Punganur - Chowdepalli called
Boyakonda, came into prominence in the recent years. Because of
location of the famous Gangamma temple on the top of the hill,
attracted by more than 20,000 devotees per day, mostly from karnataka,
Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. People will visit this place for praying
Gangamma for getting the grievances redressed. The devotees will
ask the Ammavaru for flower (Pushpam Aduguta) to know
whether their vows will be fulfilled or not.
Gudimallam:
Gudimallam is well known
for its unique Sivalinga in the Parasurameswara Temple.
The tmeple is of granite stone dated back to the Pallavas - Bana
times. An insciption dated 1127 A.D. belongs to the period of Vikrama
Chola records the reconstruction of the temple in stone. The sanctum
enriches the unique Linga square at the bottom, seven sided in the
middle and nut shaped at the top, corresponds to the errect of male
organ containing the standing figure of Sivaparameswara over a
stumpy dwarf figure in the front side. At present the temple complex has
main Parasurameswara shrine.
Kanipakam:
Kanipakam is located on
the northen banks of the river Bahuda at a distance of 13 km
from Chittoor. The famous shrine of Varasiddhi Vinayaka,
the deity of which is believed to be self manifest (swayambhu)
and the annual celebrations of Varasiddhi Vinayaka Swamy Brahmostavam
on the eve of Vinayaka Chaturthi (Aug - Sep) of the
special attractions of this place attracted by about 15,000 devotees
from all over the District on this special occation.
Mogili:
Mogili is situated at a
distance of 30 km from Chittoor and 10 km from
Palamaner on the Chennai - Bangalore highway. It is
one of the sacred places in Chittoor District on account of the
existence of the Mogileeswara Temple. Shiva is worshipped
here under the title of Abbreswara, the Sanskrit form of
Mogileeswara or Iswara of the Skies. There is
Pushkarini in the premises of the temple with perennial water flow
from the mouth of Nandi (the sacred bull) which is a good source
of drinking water for public irrespective of seasons. The water coming
from Nandi is also a good source of irrigation to local people.
On the eve of 1st January, Sivarathri and other festivals about
15,000 tourists per day will visit this place.
Kalyanarevulu -
Ganganasirassu Waterfalls Koundinaya Elephant Sanctuary:
The Ganganna Sirrassu
and Kalyanarevulu water falls are located on the border of
Tamilnadu and Karnataka which form part of the Kaudinya
Elephant sanctuary. Both the waterfalls are seasonal, scenic and
picturesque. The water flows at a height of 200 feet are attracted by
number of tourists, mostly from Karnataka, Tamilnadu and
Chittoor District. The four water pools formed due to flow
of water on a single rock at Kalyanarevulu (popularly known as
Kalyanarevulu). At a distance of 200 feet from Ganganna
Sirassu the flow of water stream to a narrow valley, known as
Ganganna Valley, shut on all sides by precipitous walls of rock is
worth seeing.
Kaigal Water Falls (Dumukurallu Water Falls):
Kaigal Water Falls is
popularly known as Dumukuralla water falls located at a distance
of 2.5 km from Kaigal village on the Palamner - Kuppam Highway.
The popular name Dumukurallu water falls came into Prominence
because of its sound resembling the fall of stones from above. The water
fall is natural, perennial and water comes from a big rock at a height
of 40 feet, irrespective of seasons. The formation of lovely
natural pond at water falls and water passing through sand plains with
beautiful shrubs are other attractions of this place.
Kangundi:
Kangundi is located at a
distance of 16 km from Kuppam on Kuppam -
Vijalapuram Road. It is having a great Historical value since
11th century with its Ruined fort, Beautiful temples
of excellent artistic value, structures of archeological importance,
valleys, forests and Palar river etc., The Kangundi fort
is situated on a white granite rocky hillock at the entrance of
Kangundi village and it is circular in shape and the bottom resembles a
coach.
Kuppam:
Kuppam, the headquaters
of the Kuppam Mandal, lies in the South West corner of the Chittoor
District is a busy Railway station on the Bangalore - Chennai
Railway line. A bone meal Fertilizer factory, Scandal wood oil
mills, and Dravida University are located here. Stone
cutting and polishing is an important industry at this place.
The Someswara Anjenaya, Tirupati Gangamma and
Subramanyaswamy are the Temples worshipped here.
Gudivanka:
Gudivanka is located at
a distance of 16 km from Kuppam on the borders of
Andhra and Karnataka. Here the Subramanyam Swamy
Temple (gudi) is located on the top of a hillock, and at the foot of
the hillock a small stream called Vanka is flowing. Hence this
place is called Gudivanka. People in large numbers do gather here
on Adikritika (Kavadi) Festival, during the month of August every
year. On the back side of the temple a Reservoir, belongs to
Karnataka state is located. It is a religious and picnic spot. The
TTD has constructed a Guest House here to provide accomation to the
visiting Tourists.
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