March 14, 2008
Places to See in Kurnool
Here are few of the interesting places to see in Kurnool.
Mantralayam 
The temple is located on the banks of the river Tungabhadra.Its foundation was laid 300 years ago.Mantralayam displays ‘Samadhi’ of the well-known saint, Sri Raghavendra Teertha. Raghavendra Swamy Brindavan is located nearby.It is the tomb in which he entered alive. Other temples include Anjaneya Swamy Temple; Panchamukhi Anjaneya Swamy and Venkateswara Swamy Temple.
Srisailam
Srisailam is located in the northeastern portion of the Nandikotkur Taluk of Kurnool District amidst the thick and inaccessible forests of the Nallamalai hills.The tourist can proceed to Atmakur from Nandyal.The Brahmarambha Mallikarjuna Swamy temple at Srisailam encompasses India’s twelve Jyotirlingas.The foundation of the temple was laid in 14th century.The walls are ornamented with depictions of elephants and displays hunting scenes and Lord Shiva in different manifestations.According to myth, Pandava Pratistitha Lingas is the place where Pandavas worshipped Lord Mallikarjuna.The place is believed to exhibit Thriphaleswara Tree which is believed to bless childless couples . Arana Veereswara Temple. Bayalu Veerabhadra Swamy Temple .Nava Brahmalayams which depict various manifestations of Lord Shiva. Mallika Gundam, a well that devotees believe has medicinal properties. Sita Pratistitha Linga, an attractive linga which is said to have been founded by Goddess Sita . Sri Ankalamma Temple.Sikhareswaram, site of the Sikhareswara Swamy temple on the highest peak in the Nallamalai Hills.
Yaganti
The place encompasses the temple of Uma Maheshwar.The foundation of the temple was laid in the 15th century. It has a magnificent Gopura at the entrance and a pond .The wall of the temple displays mythological scenes. Other places of interest include a huge Nandiswara; Agasthya Pushkarini; and scenic natural caves.It is located 90 Kms from Kurnool.
Belum Caves
Belum caves are located at 125 kms from Kurnool.The cave was discovered by a team of European speleologists led by Mr Gebaner in 1982. It is the second largest natural caves in India after Meghalaya Caves.There are three well like cavities among which the middle one forms the main entrance.The cave is horizontal & has a length of 3229 meters.The Belum Caves have long passages, fresh water galleries and siphons.
Mahanandi
Mahanandi is located 80 kms away from Kurnool.It encompasses Mahanandishwara temple that dates back to the 7 th century AD.The place is a noted pilgrimage center and is surrounded by dense forest. The remarkable feature here is the crystal clear water which flows throughout the year from perennial springs. Other places of interest are Pushkarini, a pond with water so clear and pure that even a pin at the bottom can be seen, Kodanda Ramalayam, and the Kameswari Devi Temple.
