Anantapur, Birth Place of Sri Satya Sai Baba, lies in the westernmost part of the Andhra Pradesh, representing true blend of history and modernity on one side and pilgrimage and forts on the other-side. Anantapur, the largest district in the state, spreads over 19,130-sq-kms. It is bounded on north by Kurnool, on the east by Cuddapah and Chittoor and on the south and west by the Karnataka State. The whole district is known for its silk trade in the modern industry. Lepakshi temple is the famous tourist attraction of this district.