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 Chandragiri
Palaces and Fort
Located 11 km from Tirupati, in Chittoor district, Chandragiri was the former
capital of the mighty Vijayanagar Empire. The fort here was built on a 180m
high rock. The fortifications, 'Raja Mahal' with its romantic lily pond
and the 'Rani mahal' are well preserved. The Museum in Raja Mahal contains Chola
and Vijayanagara bronzes.
Sri Kalyana Venkateswaraswami Temple
Sri Kalyana Venkateswaraswami temple is located 12 km west of Tirupati at
Srinivasa Mangapuram. It is believed that Lord Venkateswara stayed here after
his marriage with Sri Padmavati Devi, before proceeding to Tirumala.
Situated in Narayanavanam, 40-km from Tirupati, there is another Kalyana
Venkateswaraswami temple. Lord Sri Venkateswaraswami and Sri Padmavati Devi,
daughter of Akasa Maharaja were married here.
Sri Prasanna Venkateswaraswami Temple
Sri Prasanna Venkateswaraswami is situated in Appalayagunta, 4-km from Tirupati.
It is believed that Sri Venkateswaraswami, after marrying Sri Padmavati Devi,
blessed Sri Siddeswara and other sages here.
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Srikalahasti
About 60-km from Tirupati, Srikalahasti is situated on the banks of the
Swarnamukhi river at the foot of the Kailasagiri hills. This 16th century town
is famous for its 'Kalahasthisvara Temple', one of the most sacred Shiva
shrine and the production of 'Kalamkari' paintings. The temple is particularly
revered for the 'Siva lingam' in white stone. The shrine of 'Vayu Deva' the
Wind God is the only one of its kind in India.
'Kalamkaris' are brightly coloured hand painted textiles used as Temple
decoration and wall hangings.
Thalakona
Thalakona is a forest located 30-km from Tirupati. Deep in these forests
is a 6m perennial waterfall known as 'Talakona'. It is an enchanting picnic
spot of great scenic beauty.
Horsley Hills
Horsley hills, situated at an altitude of 1,265m is a hill resort located
151-km from Tirupati and named after WD Horsley, who was the collector of Cuddapah
district. Horsley chose this spot for his summer residence. The place is luxuriously
green and cool, with a maximum summer temperature of 32°C, and minimum of 20°C.
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