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Tower Clock |
Civic Landmark / Monument |
Heart of Ananthapuramu |
1945 |
Built in honor of Indian independence movement martyrs under M. Ramachandra Naidu; dimensions symbolize Independence Day (15 ft radius = 15th, 8 faces = August, 47 ft height = 1947). |
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Padmasri Kalluru Subbarao District Archaeological Museum |
Museum / Heritage |
Ananthapuramu |
Founded 1992; New building opened March 10, 2024 |
Named after freedom fighter Padmasri Kalluru Subbarao; houses district antiquities. Timings: 10:30 AM–5:00 PM (Closed Fridays & Govt. holidays). Entry: Adults ₹30, Children ₹20. |
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Peace Memorial Hall |
Civic / Heritage Building |
Newtown, Ananthapuramu (opposite District Court) |
1919–1921 |
Spread over nearly 2 acres; built by Shri V.S.S.S. Raghavan with post-WWI public funds; serves as an event venue and community reading hall. |
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Ananthasagaram Tank |
Reservoir / Nature Spot |
Ananthapuramu |
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Prominent irrigation and drinking water reservoir surrounded by open fields and small hills. |
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Nagaravanam Eco-Tourism Park |
Nature Park / Eco-Tourism |
Pampanur (V & M) |
Modern |
Developed by the Forest Department to raise ecological awareness and encourage tree conservation among the public and students. |
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Sri Subramaneswara Swamy Temple |
Hindu Temple |
Pampanur (V), Atmakur (M) |
Vijayanagara Empire (~500 years ago) |
Established by Sri Vyasaraya; unique monolithic idol combining Sri Chakra, Ganesha, Shiva Lingam, a 7-headed serpent, and a lion emblem; worshiped for curing Naga/Kala Sarpa/Kuja doshas. |
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MPR (Mid Pennar Reservoir) Dam |
Dam / Water Body |
Penakacherla (V), Garladinne (M) |
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Built across the River Pennar with a 5.17 TMC storage capacity; scenic spot for photography, sunrise, and sunset views. |
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Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple |
Hindu Temple |
Penna Ahobilam (V), Uravakonda (M) |
1478 CE (Salivahana Era) |
Revering the second most sacred Swayambhu Narasimha Kshetra after Ahobilam; built on a hill near the Pennar River by Sri Krishnadevaraya; linked to Sage Uddalaka. |
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PABR Dam (Penna Ahobilam Balancing Reservoir) |
Dam / Water Body |
Korrakodu (V), Kuderu (M) |
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Balancing reservoir on the Penna River; provides crucial agricultural water management and serves as a picnic and bird-watching site. |
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Sri Anantha Gaja Garuda Sri Lakshmi Narayanaswamy Temple (Taggu Devalayam) |
Hindu Temple |
Pamidi (V & M) |
Post-Vijayanagara |
Low-lying temple with a monolithic sanctum idol representing the complete Gajendra Moksha scene (crocodile, elephant, Garuda, Anantha, and Lakshmi Narayana). |
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Sri Bhogeswaraswamy Temple |
Hindu Temple |
Pamidi (V & M) |
Chola Dynasty |
Built on the Pennar River where a serpent-bound Shiva Lingam was discovered beneath an anthill; gave rise to the historical name Pamumudi. |
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Sri Chennakesava Swamy Temple |
Hindu Temple |
Pamidi (V & M) |
Modern structure |
Centrally located flat-roofed temple enshrining Chennakesava Swamy (90 x 50 cm) holding the chakra, sankha, and gada with abhaya pose. |
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Singanamala Tank |
Water Body / Reservoir |
Singanamala (V & M) |
Late-Vijayanagara period |
Large agricultural reservoir situated alongside nearby hills, offering quiet scenic walking areas. |
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Sri Kodanda Rama Swamy Temple |
Hindu Temple |
Singanamala (V & M) |
Vijayanagara Empire (Sri Krishnadevaraya) |
21 km from district HQ; features stepped-pyramidal Chalukyan-style Vimana, seated black-stone Atma Rama idol in Dhyanamudra, and an exterior carved Kalyanamandapa. |
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Gugudu Kullayswamy & Anjaneyaswamy Temple |
Religious / Heritage Shrine |
Gugudu (V), Narpala (M) |
~400 years ago |
Symbol of interfaith communal harmony; houses the sacred five-metal panja recovered by shepherd Tirumala Kondanna, celebrated prominently during Muharram processions. |
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Town Congregational Church |
Christian Church |
Ananthapuramu Town |
1931 (expanded 1995) |
Formerly South Indian United Church; maintained by London Missionary Society and Telugu Church Council; situated on grounds expanded near the district police office. |
