Anantapur

Kasapuram is the home of Nettikanti Veera Anjaneya Swamy's temple. A large number of Hindu pilgrims from the districts of Anantapur, Bellary, and Kurnool travel to Kasapuram to worship. On Saturdays, a considerable number of pilgrims visit the temple. This temple also hosts a number of marriages and tonsure rituals and is also well-known among the Muslim residents of the surrounding districts. On the day following the Telugu New Year, a massive parade is held once a year.

Tholu Bommalata is the prominent shadow puppetry in the state. It translates as "dance of leather puppets". The puppets are made of goat hide and are brightly colored. Traditionally, vegetable dyes were used to paint the puppets. Artificial dyes, which are now commercially available, are also used to paint puppets. The puppet figure is perforated as needed, and the eyeballs are painted last. A tiny bamboo pole tied to the puppet keeps it vertically straight. By pushing the puppets on a white screen, they may be controlled. The audience can see the shadow or image. The topics of the puppet play are drawn from the Ramayana, Mahabaratha, and Krishna mythologies.

The Puttaparthy village is around 29 km from Penukonda and is nestled on the shores of the Chitravathi River. It is the home of Sathya Sai Baba, attracting devoted followers from different parts of the world. The Baba is considered to possess keen powers. During Shivratri, the Baba's birthday, a large number of devotees visit the site. On festival days, a majestic mantapa known as "Poornachandra" is constructed, where a great number of Baba worshippers come and perform "Bhajana.

Chintala Venkataramana Temple is nestled 52 km away from Anantapur. The Bugga Ramalingeswara Temple, overlooking the Penna River, is notable for a Lingam on a pedestal that is continually replenished with water from a tiny spring.

It was once known as Gowthampuri before being renamed Gooty. The first inscriptions on the fort's walls date from the 7th century. According to the inscriptions, the location was known as Gadha, which means ‘fort’, and one inscription by Bukkaraya refers to it as the ‘King of Forts’. Gooty Fort is one of the oldest hill forts in Andhra Pradesh. To guarantee long-term survival, the fort was erected using granite boulders, and the domes were created with fine stone, mortar, and lime. This shell-shaped fort is really made up of 15 miniature forts, each with its own gate.

Gugudu is a popular tourist site, 29 km from Anantapur, and is located near Mutchukota Hills. The town is well-known for its Moharam festival and is home to several temples as well, making it popular among devotees.

Thimmamma Marrimanu is a large banyan tree located around 70 km away from Horsely Hills. This historical tree is seen in the district of Ananthpur. This tree's name has been handed down over the centuries. In Telugu, the word 'marri' signifies banyan, whereas the word 'manu' indicates a tree.

In 1966, Sri R.V. Chakravarthy, Head Master of Parishad High School, Konakondla, discovered the Jain Mythical cosmographical artwork of Jambu Dweepa engraved on a stone on the peak of the hill Alchemists in Vajrakarur Mandal. Pilgrims, notably Jain pilgrims from south India, are drawn to this Jambu Dweepa, which is 70 km from Anantapur.

In Lepakshi Mandal, the settlement lies 14 km from Hindupur Town. This is a well-known pilgrimage place notable for its Veerabhadra Temple and the neighboring enormous stone "NANDI." The site is also linked to Lord Sri Ram's journeys. In terms of both sculpture and architecture, the Temple is a true piece of art. A great number of pilgrims visit the place on "SHIVARATHRI" and other Saivite festival days.

Sri Ranganatha Swamy Temple was constructed on the summit of the hill in 1330 by Yerramaraju, a Bukkarayalu chieftain. A waterfall with a year-round spring is nearby. Because of its beautiful splendor, it is not only a pilgrimage site but also a picnic destination. Thousands of pilgrims visit the site every year to celebrate weddings and religious rituals. The annual Brahmostavam Festival also draws a large crowd.