Top Attractions in Kadapa
Gandi
- Home to the famous Anjaneya Swamy Temple
- Located at the base of a hill west of Papaghni River
- Believed to be visited by Lord Rama returning from Lanka
- Features Tirupathi Seshanna (built 1911), popular during Sarvana month
Ontimitta
- Sri Kodandarama Swami Temple with idols of Rama, Sita, and Laxman carved from a single rock
- Two perennial pools: Ramatirtham and Lakshmanatirtham
- Sanjeevaraaya temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman
Nandalur
- Former Buddhist center of Rayalaseema on the western bank of River Cheyyeru
- Excavated in 1913, revealing Buddhist viharas and caves
- Sowmyanath Temple resembling Thiruvannamalai architecture
Tallapaka
- Birthplace of Saint Annamacharya, renowned for devotional songs
- Dhyana Mandiram meditation center
- Sudarashanachakra temple with idols of Sant Gopalakrishna and Lord Vishnu
- Siddeshwara Swamy temple dedicated to Lord Shiva
Ameen Peer Dargah
- 325+ year-old Muslim shrine founded by Saint Peerullah Hussaini
- Symbol of religious harmony
- Visited by devotees primarily on Thursdays and Fridays
Gandikota Fort
- 13th-century fort offering spectacular views of the gorge between Erramalai Mountains
- Historical significance during Qutub Shahi, Chalukya, Vijayanagara, and Kakatiya dynasties
Sidhout Fort
- Built in 1303 AD on the banks of River Pennar
- Known as the gateway to Dakshina Kashi
- Houses multiple temples including Bala Brahma, Siddheswara, Durga, and Ranganayaka Swamy Temples
