Many would have heard of the hanging pillar, located in Veerabhadra swamy temple at lepakshi but to believe it one should visit the temple in Anantapur district. Also treat yourself to the architecture of Pallava and Chola dynasties. Have a spiritual sojourn at Prasanthi Nilayam or visit the banyan tree Thimmamma Marrimanu sprawling across 5 acres.
And finally not to miss the rich sheen of Dharmavaram handloom silk sarees which will enrich every bride’s trousseau
The district abounds in several prehistoric sites. The surface finds discovered here are assigned to special stages in the progress of civilization like the Paleolithic, Mesolithic and Neolithic due to discovery of tools in several places. The Venkateswara Swamy temple atop the seven hills of Tirupati and his consort Padmavathi temple at Tiruchanur beckons to every devotee.
Known as dakshin kashi on the banks of Swarnamukhi River Srikalahasti is a splendid 100 pillar temple with a seven story Gopuram dedicated to vayu lingam (air element). Hand-painted Kalamkari sarees and fabrics using natural dyes is what Srikalahasti is also famous for
A beautiful scene plays out village after village in the rice bowl of Andhra Pradesh where the mighty Godavari, the lush paddy fields and a string of rice mills form the backdrop for a handloom weaving tradition that goes back many centuries
The red fiery hot chillies of Guntur district has the largest market yard in Asia and has made the spicy Andhra pickles famous around the world. Known to be a cotton growing region from ancient times it has a large number of spinning mills and handlooms. Mangalagiri sarees, Sattenapalli and Isukapalli bedsheets, towels and mosquito nets are some of the handloom products
Considered the grand canyon of AP, Gandikota in Kadapa district has a spectacular gorge that is believed to have formed between 50,000 to 1,00,000 years ago due to erosion by the pennar river. One can also visit the famous temples and 12th century fort and experience adventure sports like kayaking and paragliding.
Of the many clusters in the district, Madhavaram has a collective wedding attire for the bride and groom known as the Madhavaram madhuparkam. Simple cotton Jari and petu sarees are popular too. The moduga puvvu is used for the red colour border
A thread of creation, bringing philosophy and reality together and a source of bread and beauty so aptly described by Tara Gandhi Bhattacharjee, granddaughter of Mahatma Gandhi, about our handlooms. Andhra Pradesh has its fair share of handlooms spread across the length and breadth of the state. Let us take you to Krishna District where the famous Durga temple stands guard as the river Krishna flows by
Vast stretches of Nallamala forests cover the terrain. The famous temple of Srisailam and the Srisailam dam are located on the banks of the Krishna river. Part of the largest tiger reserve – the Nagarjunasagar Srisailam Tiger Reserve also spans this region.
Kurnool district has many handloom clusters but one of the oldest is situated in Yemmiganur. Established In 1938, this society makes bedsheets, lungis and towels
Nellore rice is a staple which most rice eaters would relate to. The waterfalls of the sacred akasa ganga at the foothills of Venkatadri Tirumala has been a source of water for Tirupati temple and a pilgrimage place. The 1500 million year old natural stone arch is an important landmark in its heritage and archeology. Sri Venkateswara National Park sprawls across 353 sq km.
Venkatagiri fort and town have a history between dynasties but the iconic Venkatagiri handloom saree once donned by the royalty is now a household name
The 300 year old horse shoe shaped step well in Mailacherla, Nallamala forest of Prakasam district is an architectural marvel believed to have been built by two farmer brothers. This remote place continues to provide water to the nearby villages
Chirala also called ‘Mumbai of the South’ is a coastal town with clean and clear beaches. It also has a thriving handloom industry producing zari sarees and dhotis
Srikakulam, the north eastern tip of Andhra Pradesh, has the longest coastline with enchanting Kalingapatnam, baruva and Srikurmam beaches and temples. The Salihundam is an archeological site for history seekers. The Arasavalli Suryanarayana temple and Srikurmam temple are one of its kind. Travelling by train one can enjoy the freshly processed cashew at Palasa.
Ponduru a well known town and mandal headquarters is known for its handspun and handwoven fine quality khadi
A place of many palaces, the seat of sanskrit, vedic learning, music and dance Vizianagaram has been an education hub for long.
Learn about the battle of Bobbili and their eternal bravery, the Bobbili Veena and their affordable, colorful, soft cotton Bobbili handloom sarees
Call it the city of destiny or the jewel of Andhra Pradesh, Visakhapatnam can claim to have a hectic city and social life residing alongside its beaches, golden sands, waterfalls, lush forests, scenic hill stations and nature retreats.
Enjoy the aroma of Araku coffee and the weaves of Andhra with one such cluster of Payakaraopeta
The river Godavari flows through Andhra Pradesh through the most scenic route. Take a launch ride to Papi Kondalu and have lunch served as you watch the changing scenery. The river stands witness to a lot of history and supports its people and their craft selflessly
