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.
Chintalarayaswami 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.