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Located at a distance
of 47 kms from Anantapur, Dharmavaram is well-connected both by
rail and road. The place has derived its name from 'Dharmamba', the
mother of 'Sri Kriyasakthi Odeyar' who constructed the local Dharmavaram
tank. The Sri
Lakshmi Chennakeshwara Temple is renowned for its architectural brilliance
and for the perennial
waterspout and pillars, which produce seven different musical notes
when struck. It has a storied tower, extensive enclosures and an
entrance carved in the Vijayanagar style.
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Dharmavaram is also known for its cotton and silk weaving-industry with it's
silk sarees popular all over the world. This place is also known for its expertise
in making leather puppets.
The local Jumma Masjid is reported
to contain a hair of Prophet Muhammad, which is exhibited once a year.
Jumma Masjid is a fine piece of Muslim architecture
in Adoni, Kurnool district. It was built by Madu Qadiri, the Adil Shahi
governor in the year 1680 AD. The entrance to this mosque is through
a lofty portal framed by supports.