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.
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