Doddeswara Temple:
Doddeswara temple is considered as
one of the fine examples of temple architecture of India. The
pillars in the temple are examples of clean base mouldings. At
Tiruvadi one can see even now the 44 pillars, which were taken
away by the Chola monarch from Hemavati, to decorate the temple.
Sidhdheshwaraswami
Temple:
This temple is located in the northwest
part of Hemavati village. It is famous as Lord Shiva in this temple
is not represented in the usual form of Linga, but his figure
has been carved out in a sitting posture as if engaged in penance.
The temple exhibits carvings of good workmanship.
Chintalarayaswai
Temple:
The shrine 'Chintala Tiruvengalanathaswami'
locally known as "Chintalarayaswami" was constructed
during the reign of Pemmasani Thimmanaidu and is named after the
idol of Vishnu, which is believed to have emerged from a tamarind
tree. Erra Thimma Naidu, another chief spent large sums of money
in beautifying the ceiling of the temple with paintings.
Ramalingeswara
temple:
Ramalingeswara
temple is named after Pemmasani
Ramalinga Naidu. Local legends state that at the very same spot
where the temple stands, sage Parasurama lived and performed penance.
The car festival is celebrated annually over hereon Shivaratri
day (February-March).
Rameswaraswami
Temple:
This temple dates back to the 15th
century Vijayanagar Empire. The architecture of the temple shows
a mixture of Chalukyan, Chola and Vijayanagar art. The 'gopuram'
although unfinished has the most elaborate sculpture, cut with
richness and sharpness.
Ramaswami And
Isvara Temples:
These temples are preserved under
the Ancient Monument Act. There are carvings of scenes from Ramayana
and Mahabharata on the walls of these temples mostly after the
Vijayanagara style. These temples attract large number of pilgrims
during Srirama Navami and Duserra (also spelt as Dusshera) festivals.
Atmakur:
It is located about 16 miles west
of Anantapur on the Anantapur-Kalyandurg road. Adjacent to the
village on the hill is the temple dedicated to Sri Narashimha
locally known as Mala Obulesuswami whose car festival is held
annually and which is also famous locally. Atmakur is also known
for its Sheep and Wool Extension Centre where the Bikaner breed
of sheep is bred.
Bhyravani Thippa:
It is situated 28 miles from Kalyandurg
and is named after Bhairava whose temple lies on the hillock nearby.
This village became significant because of the Bhairavanitippa Project,
which harnesses the waters of 'Hagari' ('Vedavati').
Chitrachedu:
Chitrachedu lies at a distance of
9 miles from Pamadi on the northern bank of Penneru. It has become
famous, as there is a stone image of Hanuman, hewn out of a rock
more than 25 feet in height, carrying Rama, Lakshmana and Sita
on his shoulders with Inderjeet in between his feet. It is reputed
to be the biggest of the idols of Hanuman in the district. It
is locally known as "Kotakonda Hanumantharayadu".
Enumaladoddi:
This is a village located 12 miles
south of Kalyandurg and is well situated amidst hills. Enumaladoddi
is having an Ashram dedicated to a saint of the Sri Radhaswamy
faith. The 'Teppalamma Banda' (a stone), situated to the south
of the ashram is visited by devotees praying for progeny and also
for performing tonsure ceremonies.
Another interesting feature
of this small town is the existence of a "floating island".
It is a small irregular shaped island on earth. Some ten yards
across at its widest part, which lies in and nearly fills up,
a hollow in the rock of which the hillock consists. |