Combining Three States’ Cultures
Kanipakam, a prominent town popular for Ganesh idols that grow an inch of height every year in a pond where Lord Vignesh receives prayers from the public, was situated in Chittoor district only. Chittoor District was constituted on April 1, 1911, with the amalgamation of the cultures and traditions of the three border states of Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka. After the bifurcation of Indian states on a linguistic basis, this area became part of Rayala Seema in Andhra Pradesh State. This was given new shape once again with 31 Mandals and 4 Revenue Divisions on April 4, 2022.
Peculiar Sri Kala Hasti
During a lunar or solar eclipse, all temples in India will be closed, in contrast to this SriKalaHasti temple on the banks of the River Swarna Mukhi, dedicated to Lord Shiva, who is a god with immense religious significance for Hindus. It was constructed in the year 1516 by Krishnadevraya, the king of the Vijayanagara empire, which keeps it open as it was equipped with special armor against the entire eclipse process as per Hindu mythology.
University for Languages
The Dravidian University, Kuppam, was established by the Government of Andhra Pradesh, with the initial support extended by the governments of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Kerala for the integrated development of Dravidian (South Indian) languages and culture. It was the brainchild of former Chief Minister and Universal Famous Hero Dr. Nandamoori Taraka Rama Rao. Apart from various religious tourist spots, there are several ecotourism places cascading waterfalls and a beautiful hill station like Horsley Hills, Kaigal Falls, and Kailasakona Waterfalls that attract tourists from all parts of the world in the summer. Also blessed with scenic beauty, Chittoor is not a disappointment to the traveler who seeks redemption from the busy metro life. Also known as Mango City, it offers myriad varieties of heavenly mangoes to please its visitors.