Chitoor

Code District

AD Adilabad

AN Anantapur

CH Chittoor

EG East Godavari

GU Guntur

HY Hyderabad

CU Kadapa

KA Karimnagar

KH Khammam

KR Krishna

KU Kurnool

MA Mahbubnagar

ME Medak

NA Nalgonda

NE Nellore

NI Nizamabad

PR Prakasam

RA Rangareddy

SR Srikakulam

VS Vishakhapatnam

VZ Vizianagaram

WA Warangal

WG West Godavari

Origin of the name :- Chittoor is combination of two Tamil words Chit[ small]+oor [ town]
(சிறிய+ஊர்=சிற்றூர்=சித்தூர்) which means Small Town in Tamil language. In ancient days,
Chittoor was part of Tamil country of Thondai Nadu. Also said that the word Chittoor comes
from Chittadavula Ooru (Dense Forest - in Telugu).
History
Chittoor District was formed on 1 April 1911, taking Chittoor, Palamaneru, Chandragiri from the
then North Arcot District of Tamil Nadu and Madanapalli, Vayalpadu from Cuddapah and
Punganur, Sri Kalahasti, Karvetinagar from Zamindari provinces to form united Chittoor district.

Geography
Chittoor is a part of Rayalaseema. The district occupies an area of 15,359 square kilometres
(5,930 sq mi), comparatively equivalent to Svalbard's Nordaustlandet. The district is bounded
by Anantapur District to the northwest, Cuddapah District to the north, Nellore District to the
northeast, Krishnagiri District, Vellore District and Tiruvallur District of Tamil Nadu state to the
south, and Kolar District of Karnataka state to the west

There are 66 Mandals in Chittoor district Nagari
Nagari
Peddamandyam
Peddamandyam K V B Puram
K V B Puram
Karvetinagar
Karvetinagar
Srirangarajapuram
Srirangarajapuram
To know
To know
Thamballapalle
Thamballapalle Narayanavanam
Narayanavanam
Mulakalacheruvu
Mulakalacheruvu
Peddathippasamudram
Peddathippasamudram
Vadamalapeta
Vadamalapeta
Tirupati Rural
Tirupati Rural
Palasamudram
Palasamudram
Gangadhara nellore
Gangadhara nellore
details
details
Penumuru
B.Kothakota
B.Kothakota
Kurabalakota
Kurabalakota
Ramachandrapuram
Ramachandrapuram
Chandragiri
Chandragiri
Penumuru
Puthalapattu
Puthalapattu
Irala
Irala
of
of
Gurramkonda
Gurramkonda
Kalakada
Kalakada
Kambhamvaripalle
Kambhamvaripalle
Chinnagottigallu
Chinnagottigallu
Rompicherla
Rompicherla
Thavanampalle
Thavanampalle
Chittoor
Chittoor
villages
villages
Pileru
Pileru
Yerravaripalem
Yerravaripalem
Tirupati Urban
Tirupati Urban
Kalikiri
Kalikiri
Vayalpadu
Vayalpadu
Gudipala
Gudipala
Yadamari
Yadamari
in
in
Renigunta
Renigunta
Yerpedu
Yerpedu
Nimmanapalle
Nimmanapalle
Madanapalle
Madanapalle
Bangarupalem
Bangarupalem
Palamaner
Palamaner Chitoor
Chitoor
Ramasamudram Gangavaram
Gangavaram
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Srikalahasti
Srikalahasti Ramasamudram
Thottambedu
Thottambedu
Buchinaidu khandriga
Buchinaidu khandriga
Punganur
Punganur
Chowdepalle
Chowdepalle
Peddapanjani
Peddapanjani
Baireddipalle
Baireddipalle
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Varadaiahpalem
Varadaiahpalem
Satyavedu
Satyavedu
Somala
Somala
Sodam
Sodam
Venkatagirikota
Venkatagirikota
Ramakuppam
Ramakuppam
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Pulicherla Santhipuram
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Nagalapuram
Nagalapuram Pulicherla Santhipuram
Pitchatur
Pitchatur Pakala Gudupalle
Gudupalle
Vedurukuppam Kuppam
Kuppam
Vijayapuram
Vijayapuram
Nindra
Nindra Puttur dia/Ch
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"Kani" means wetland and "Pakam" means
"Kani" means wetland and "Pakam" means
flow of water into wetland.
flow of water into wetland.
It was constructed in the early 11th century
It was constructed in the early 11th century
CE by the Chola king Kulothunga Chola II
CE by the Chola king Kulothunga Chola
and was expanded further in 1336 by the
and was expanded further in 1336 by the
Emperors of Vijayanagara dynasty. Local
Emperors of Vijayanagara dynasty. Local
legends claim that the idol of Ganesha
legends claim that the idol of Ganesha
continuously grows in size.
continuously grows in size.
According to the temple legend there were
According to the temple legend there were
three brothers, each with aahandicap: one
three brothers, each with handicap: one
was mute, one was deaf and one was blind.
was mute, one was deaf and one was blind.
They earned their livelihood by cultivating aa
They earned their livelihood by cultivating
small piece of land. They used channels to
small piece of land. They used channels to
irrigate their fields, and as one of them
irrigate their fields, and as one of them
guided the water, the other two drew water.
guided the water, the other two drew water.
On one such occasion they found that the
On one such occasion they found that the
water in the well dried up and they could no
water in the well dried up and they could no
longer continue their work. One of them got
longer continue their work. One of them got
into the well and excavated it. He was taken
into the well and excavated it. He was taken
aback when his shovel struck a stonelike
aback when his shovel struck a stonelike
formation. He was shocked to see blood
formation. He was shocked to see blood
oozing out from it. Within aafew seconds the
oozing out from it. Within few seconds the
clear well water turned blood red. This
clear well water turned blood red. This
divine sight cured the three brothers on the
divine sight cured the three brothers on the
spot. As soon as the villagers discovered
spot. As soon as the villagers discovered
this miracle, they thronged to the well and
this miracle, they thronged to the well and
tried to deepen the well further but were
tried to deepen the well further but were
Sri Swayambu Varasidhi Vinayaka Temple thwarted when the swayambhu idol (the
thwarted when the swayambhu idol (the
self-manifested) of Lord Vinayaka emerged
self-manifested) of Lord Vinayaka emerged
Kanipakam
from the swirling waters.
from the swirling waters.
contd….
contd….

Kanipakam Lord Ganesha Ultimately they offered many coconuts with prayers before the new idol.
The coconuts' water covered than one and a quarter acres. This incident
Temple In Chittoor led to the modification of the usage of the Tamil word Kaniparakam into
contd.... Kanipakam. Even today the idol is in the original well and the springs of the
well are perennial. During the rainy season, the holy water overflows from
the well even today.
Another striking and strange feature of the idol is that it is growing in size.
At present, we can see the knees and the abdomen of the idol. The old and
present Kavachams are on public display in the temple and the temple is
planning an expansion. The holy water from the well is offered to the
devotees as theertham.

Bahuda river originates in "Goniyabosa" hills in Orissa and running through Bhagalatti ,
Kalingadal , a distance about 38 km and entering the Andhrapradesh at Boddabada village of
Icchaapuram Mandal . It is running about 16 km in icchapuram and merging in bay-of-bengal
at Donkur of Icchaapuram mandalam .
The legend behind Bahuda River
Long ago there lived two brothers Sankha and Likhita. They were on a pilgrimage to
Kanipakam. As the journey was tiring, the younger brother Likhita felt hungry. Disregarding
the advice of the elder brother he plucked a mango from the mango grove. Sankha felt bad
and reported this to the ruler of that area and pleaded for punishment for the sin committed
during the pilgrimage. Thus Likhita was punished severely being deprived of both arms.
Later, they bathed in the river near Kanipakam temple. Lo Behold! The chopped arms were
restored to Likhita as soon as he had a dip in the sacred waters of the river. These incidents
lead the ruler to rename the river as Bahuda-(Bahu means human arm). Thus the river beside
Kanipakam temple is now known as 'Bahuda River'.

SRIKALAHASTI is one of the panchabhoota sthalam - representing five basic
elements. This is the Vayu Sthalam among the Pancha
Bootha Sthalamsrepresenting Air. The others are - Tiruvannamalai
(Thejo sthalam - Fire) Kanchipuram (Prithvi sthalam
- Earth) Tiruvanaikaval (Appu sthalam -
Water) Chidambaram (Akasa sthalam -
Space).

SRIKALAHASTI-The name of the place comes from three animals, Sri (spider), Kala (snake) and
Hasti (elephant) who worshipped Shiva and gained salvation here. A statue that
shows all three animals is situated in the main shrine. Lord Shiva disguised as Vayu
(Air) observed that The Spider (SRI), Cobra (KALA) and Elephant (HASTI) worshipped
Him very devotedly. So Lord Shiva made them to relieve from the curse and attain
salvation, hence this place is
called Srikalahasti.

SRIKALAHASTI

Srikalahasti (Telugu: శ్రీ ్రీకాళహస్తి ్రీ, Tamil: ஸ்ரீகாலஹஸ்தி), is a holy town and
ర త
a municipality near Tirupati in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is located
on the banks of the river Swarnamukhi. The Skanda Purana, Shiva Purana
and Linga Purnas have a mention about Srikalahasti. The
Skanda Purana says that Arjuna visited this place, worshipped
Kalahastiswara and met the sage Bharadwaja on
the top of the hill. It is believed that Kannappa (also known as
Bhakta Kannappa), a tribal devotee has worshipped Siva at
Srikalahasti. saints Nayanars like Appar, Sundarar and
Sambanthar praised the deity in their
hymns tevaram.

SRIKALAHASTI A huge hundred
temple was originally pillared mantapam
built during Pallava was built by
period and current Krishnadevarayar
structures are built by during 16th century
Chola Tamil King which is another
Kulothunga Cholan important feature of
I,II and III during 11th this shrine. In 1529
century. In 12th A.D., King Achutaraya
Century A.D., King of the Vijayanagara
Veeranarasimha empire got his
Yadavaraya built the coronation performed
present Prakaras, here, before he
and the four celebrated in his
Gopurams capital City. The
connecting the four Natukottai Chettiars
entrances. of Devakottai gave
the final shape to the

SriKalaHasti’s is swanamukhiriver , its specialty is that got its name from a
belief that gold was found in its stream. Swarna means gold and Swarnamukhi
means gold faced in Sanskrit. The uniqueness of this part of the river is that it
flows South-North direction. This is a rare occurrence. All rivers flow in the
general direction of North South... at least in India. It's a Hindu belief that this
spot frees one from some kind of sin.

SRIKALAHASTI -Sri Adi Sankara visited this Kshetra
and praised the bhakti of Kannappa in his
Sivanandalahari.
The historical reference to this temple occur in the
works of Nakkeerar, a Tamil poet in 3rd Century BC
during the Tamil Sangam Dynasty. He called it as
Southern Kailash. Nakkeera composed hundred
stanzas to praise Srikalahasteeswara. Dhoorjati a
Telugu poet native of this place and one among
the ashtadiggajas of Sri Krishnadevaraya’s court
composed hundred
stanzas on Sri Kalahasteeswara.

Sri Padmavathi Sametha Kalyana
At one time Narayanavaram was the Capital
At one time Narayanavaram was the Capital
Venkateswara Swamy Temple
of the Karvetinagar Suryavamsa Raja's. It is
of the Karvetinagar Suryavamsa Raja's. It is
considered a holy city because of the
considered a holy city because of the
presence of Sri Padmavathi Sametha
presence of Sri Padmavathi Sametha
Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy Temple(Now
Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy Temple(Now
maintained by Tirumala Tirupati
maintained by Tirumala Tirupati
Devasthanams, Tirupati).
Devasthanams, Tirupati).

Local legend states ititis the place where lord
Local legend states is the place where lord
Venkateswara swamy married goddess
Venkateswara swamy married goddess
Padmavati. King Akasaraju had a son and
Padmavati. King Akasaraju had a son and
daughter. The daughter’s name was Sri
daughter. The daughter’s name was Sri
Padmavati, who fell in love with Lord
Padmavati, who fell in love with Lord
Venkateswara Swamy and was married to
Venkateswara Swamy and was married to
him. Since the Marriage was done in
him. Since the Marriage was done in
Narayanavaram, Padmavathi’s brother build
Narayanavaram, Padmavathi’s brother build
two Temples; one is here, another in
two Temples; one is here, another in
Tirumala to commemorate this occasion.
Tirumala to commemorate this occasion.

This is the temple where in we can see both
This is the temple where in we can see both
Venkateswara Swamy along with
Venkateswara Swamy along with
Padmavathi Devi in one temple complex.
Padmavathi Devi in one temple complex.

Sri Veda Narayanaswami Sri Veda Narayanaswami Temple is located in
Sri Veda Narayanaswami Temple is located in
Temple Nagalapuram, 70 km south-east of Tirupati.It is
Nagalapuram, 70 km south-east of Tirupati.It is
Nagalapuram believed that Lord Sri Maha Vishnu, in the form of
believed that Lord Sri Maha Vishnu, in the form of
Matsya, killed the rakshasa (demon) Somakudu here,
Matsya, killed the rakshasa (demon) Somakudu here,
and retrieved the Vedas from the latter.The sanctum
and retrieved the Vedas from the latter.The sanctum
sanctorium houses an image of the Matsya form of
sanctorium houses an image of the Matsya form of
Vishnu, with Sridevi and Bhudevi on either side. A
Vishnu, with Sridevi and Bhudevi on either side. A
peculiar feature of the idol is that ititholds the
peculiar feature of the idol is that holds the
Sudarsana Chakra in prayoga (ready for release).The
Sudarsana Chakra in prayoga (ready for release).The
temple was constructed by Sri Krishnadeva Raya, the
temple was constructed by Sri Krishnadeva Raya, the
Vijayanagara emperor, and is aafine specimen of the
Vijayanagara emperor, and is fine specimen of the
Vijayanagara style of architecture.The sub-temples
Vijayanagara style of architecture.The sub-temples
within the main temple are:Sri Vedavalli Tayaru,Sri
within the main temple are:Sri Vedavalli Tayaru,Sri
Lakshmi Narasimha Swami temple,Sri Veeranjaneya
Lakshmi Narasimha Swami temple,Sri Veeranjaneya
Swami temple,Sri Bhakta Anjaneya Swami temple,Sri
Swami temple,Sri Bhakta Anjaneya Swami temple,Sri
Sita Lakshmana Sameta Ramulavari temple.The
Sita Lakshmana Sameta Ramulavari temple.The
most important annual festivals in this temple are
most important annual festivals in this temple are
Brahmotsavam, and Surya Puja along with the Float
Brahmotsavam, and Surya Puja along with the Float
festival, conducted on the 12th, 13th and 14th days of
festival, conducted on the 12th, 13th and 14th days of
the month of Phalguna.
the month of Phalguna.
During these three days, the sun's rays fall on the
During these three days, the sun's rays fall on the
main deity between 1800 hrs and 1815 hrs. On the
main deity between 1800 hrs and 1815 hrs. On the
first day, they fall on the feet, on the second --on the
first day, they fall on the feet, on the second on the
chest and on the third --on the forehead, depicting
chest and on the third on the forehead, depicting
worship by Sri Surya Bhagavan (the Sun God)
worship by Sri Surya Bhagavan (the Sun God)
himself
himself

VALMIKIPURAM OR Vayalpadu Sri Pattabhi Ramalayam

VALMIKIPURAM OR Vayalpadu Sri Pattabhi Ramalayam by Lord Jambavantha in Treta Yuga for
its uniqueness in India. SITADEVI is sitting right to sri Rama. Rama has Sword in his hand so,
here Lord Rama is known as ' Pratapa Rama '. Saint Annamacharya has written at least 32
keerthans on this Pattabhi Rama. It has the history of around 500 years or more, it is believed to
be developed in Sri Krishna Deva Raya's period and Mula virat vimanam in Chola's Period. The
temple was adopted to Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams(TTD) in 1997 and is being developed by
them in time.

Vayalpadu or Valmikipuram Veerana Kona hill

There is a hill "Veeranna Konda" in the town. There is an ancient temple on
it, 'Veerabhadra' idol is resided in the temple. It is said that
Sage[disambiguation needed] Valmiki sat on this hill while writing
Ramayanam. In fact when you view the hill from a particular area near the
highway and railway station, you find some 'Rocks on the hill' and its
shadow on ground appearing as if a Valmiki Rishi is sitting cross legged in
meditation

Tarigonda Tarigonda Vengamamba, the 18th century saint-
Vengamamba poetess, unlike Annamacharya was a varied
composer, not just keertanas but writings in
different literary genre including a treatise on
the essence of Ashtanga Yoga.

Her Gopi Natakam is a treatise on spiritualism
narrated in the simplest of tones. It forms into
episodes dealing with the soul's journey through
life and beyond death.
There is also a graphical description of the
womb, and the gestation cycle, the birth (Viniki
ghattam) and the issue of life after death
(Yagnapattu), and finally the annihilation of ego
(Tripurasamhara) to realize ultimate truth. All
this is placed in conversation format between a
milkmaid and a Brahmin. Why did the poetess
choose a milkmaid (gollabhama) to challenge
the Brahmin, one may ponder?The dairy
community is a symbolic interface between the
Vedic class and the others in the social
hierarchy from time immemorial. Freedom of
expression is a milkman/maid's forte. The
milkmaid is the symbol of illusory world: she
can transform milk (ultimate truth) into curd,
butter, ghee (unreal real). Courtesy
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-featur

Karvetinagaram Since the capital was built by cutting down a forest,
this place came to be known as ‘Kadu vetti Nagaram’
(kadu means forest and vetti means cutting down; in
Tamil). Over the years, the name has been corrupted
to Karvetinagaram. Karvetinagaram Sri
Venugopalaswamy Temple is one of the major
temples near Tirumala Tirupati Venkateswara
Temple. Karvetinagaram is situated near Puttur at a
distance of 48 km from Tirupati. The main deity of
the temple is Sri Venugopala Swamy and his
consorts Sri Rukmini Ammavaru and Sri Satyabhama
Ammavaru.

Sarangapani ,,a great composer of padams. As pada karta, deserves praise
Sarangapani a great composer of padams. As pada karta, deserves praise
and recognition like Kshetrayya, whose name has come to be synonymous with
and recognition like Kshetrayya, whose name has come to be synonymous with
padams. Sarngapani belonged to the 17th century and lived in Karvetinagaram
padams. Sarngapani belonged to the 17th century and lived in Karvetinagaram
in Chittoor district. He was the Vidyadhikari (Minister of Education), in the court
in Chittoor district. He was the Vidyadhikari (Minister of Education), in the court
of Makaraju Venkata Perumal Raju, who ruled Karvetinagaram.Sarangapani
of Makaraju Venkata Perumal Raju, who ruled Karvetinagaram.Sarangapani
was proficient in Sanskrit as well as Telugu. He had the authority to issue Raja
was proficient in Sanskrit as well as Telugu. He had the authority to issue Raja
Sasanams (Royal orders).
Sasanams (Royal orders).

Venugopala Mudra
Venugopala Mudra
All his compositions bear the Venugopala Mudra, his “Ishta Daivam” of
All his compositions bear the Venugopala Mudra, his “Ishta Daivam” of
Karvetinagaram, though some have come to be attributed by Kshetrayya
Karvetinagaram, though some have come to be attributed by Kshetrayya
inadvertently by substitution of the term “Moova Gopala” for “Venugopala”
inadvertently by substitution of the term “Moova Gopala” for “Venugopala”
Nearly 200 padams of this composer- of which `mogudochi’ (Sahana- Chapu)
Nearly 200 padams of this composer- of which `mogudochi’ (Sahana- Chapu)
is the best known-are available in ancient fibrous paper. A study of these
is the best known-are available in ancient fibrous paper. A study of these
reveals that these padams can be divided into 4 categories:
reveals that these padams can be divided into 4 categories:
1)Sringara padams
1)Sringara padams
2)2) Desiya padams
2)2) Desiya padams
3)3) Janapada padams, and
3)3) Janapada padams, and
4)4) Vairagya padams- courtesty Dr. Chittibabu , great veena artist and this
4)4) Vairagya padams- courtesty Dr. Chittibabu , great veena artist and this
was originally published in the Hindu on September 27, 1970.
was originally published in the Hindu on September 27, 1970.

Horsley Hills or Enugu Mallamma
Konda

Horsley, previously known as Enugu Mallamma Konda, situated at an altitude of 1265
meters, is the only hilly health resort in Andhra which is located on Purbaghat hills. The
wonderful natural backdrop of the hillock is concealed in the dimness of soaring palash,
piyal, segun, deodar, eucalyptus, gulmahar and mango trees. The temperate weather
of Horsley entices many. Cool breeze around in summers creates a sensation. Enjoy
the panoramic sunset in the salubrious climate standing on top of the view point. The
nearby Nature Study Centre has atypical collections of natural resources, astonishing
assortments of orchids and a rich library. The old eucalyptus tree (35 meters tall and
43 meters wide) of Horsley fascinates tourists as well.

Horsley Hills or Enugu
Mallamma Konda

Innumerable indigenous and itinerant birds sing in concert in the enamoring valley.
Cronba, Golla, Chenchu and many more tribes are the natural dwellers of the
traditional Horsley hills.
Nature has to offer endless joy to the nature lovers. Besides the naturalness of the
Horsley hills, nature lovers should also take the pleasure in the charming Sri
Venkateshwar National Park (138 km), mesmerizing Koundina Wildlife sanctuary (87
km) and hypnotic Talkonda Biosphere Reserve (114 km).

Don’t forget to visit Madanapalli, located at an elevation of 746 meters. The place
offers a fascinating natural locale in the middle of much needed serenity. Hrishi valley
school amidst the majestic nature is quite popular in the proximity. The Durga or
Baminidevi temple on the adjoining Baminikonda hills

Gurramkonda was one of the Hill-
Fort of the Vijayanagara kingdom
under King Sree Krishna Deva
Konda means Hill and
Raya. Origin of the name:- Gurram means Horse.

There is also a tomb for Tippu
Sultan's maternal uncle Maqbeera,
similar to most Islamic tombs built in
India.

Local lore states that a
large deposit of diamonds and
precious rocks were spread by
the king across the hill when the
kingdom was attacked. Even
now,

locals believe treasure is hidden
around the foot of the hill.

Papagni originate in Karnataka
and flows through Chittoor to
turn to Anantapur

Kaundinya River inside the kaundinya
Sanctuary

Kaundinya is the only sanctuary in Andhra Pradesh
Kaundinya is the only sanctuary in Andhra Pradesh
with elephants in its expanse. Thirty-nine elephants
with elephants in its expanse. Thirty-nine elephants
migrated from the forests of Tamil Nadu and
migrated from the forests of Tamil Nadu and
Karnataka and moved to the forests of Andhra
Karnataka and moved to the forests of Andhra
Pradesh. It was then, that Kaundinya Wildlife
Pradesh. It was then, that Kaundinya Wildlife
Sanctuary was established by the Indian government.
Sanctuary was established by the Indian government.

Today, it houses around 50 elephants and other
Today, it houses around 50 elephants and other
animal species like Tigers, Pumas, Pea Fowls, Sloth
animal species like Tigers, Pumas, Pea Fowls, Sloth
Bears, Porcupine, Bison, Land Tortoise, Mouse Deer,
Bears, Porcupine, Bison, Land Tortoise, Mouse Deer,
Spotted Deer, Jungle Cat and Monitor Lizards,
Spotted Deer, Jungle Cat and Monitor Lizards,
amongst others. .
amongst others

Swarnamukhi is born in Chandragiri Hills and flows
through the valley between Chandragiri and
Tirupathi and reaches Srikalahasti. From there it
enters Nellore District and joins the sea of
Siddavaram.

KALANGI RIVER IN SPATE. IT
KALANGI RIVER IN SPATE. IT
GETS HEAVILY FLOODED
GETS HEAVILY FLOODED
DURING RAINY SEASON
DURING RAINY SEASON

Paleru
river

Paleru Reservoir

Ch eyyer u
R I V ER
NEW BRIDGE ON Cheyyeru RIVER

Tirupati is the world famous, and the temple town
Tirupati is the world famous, and the temple town
positioned in the Chittoor region of AP (Andhra
positioned in the Chittoor region of AP (Andhra
Pradesh). The further name of such tourist spot is
Pradesh). The further name of such tourist spot is
Tirumala, which is famous for the Sri
Tirumala, which is famous for the Sri
Venkateshwara Temple. Tirupati temple is aavery
Venkateshwara Temple. Tirupati temple is very
popular and richest temple of India. Here devotees
popular and richest temple of India. Here devotees
admire the Lord Vishnu as Balaji. Tirumala town is
admire the Lord Vishnu as Balaji. Tirumala town is
located on hills so sightseers can take pleasure of
located on hills so sightseers can take pleasure of
the natural scenery of South India as well. The
the natural scenery of South India as well. The
temple is positioned in the top hill of Tirumala. To
temple is positioned in the top hill of Tirumala. To
reach the temple tourist have to cross the 77peaks
reach the temple tourist have to cross the peaks
of Sapthagiri hills.
of Sapthagiri hills.
For details visit this site http://www.tirumala.o
For details visit this site http://www.tirumala.

This book has lot of interesting facts,
details and photos. The author a part from
a M.A and Ph.D., I.A.S and
F.R.A.S(London), and was second
secretary to the government of Andhra
Pradesh (Revenue), and the Chairman of
the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams.

Interesting piece in his preface :- “I have
always believed that history is nothing but the
evolution of a drama that is played out by society,
and that the ideas and thoughts that permeate a
society, in any particular period, supply the
motivating forces for their action. Hence, in my
view, we have to look for a history of thought to
trace correctly a history of events, and deduce from
a critical review of history of events, the evolution
of a history of thought. In our country, such a
preoccupation, would inevitably lead to a study of
the impact on society, of religion, which has
contributed towards major shifts in the history of
human thought, and thereby helped to shape
world history.”

Tirumala temple in the Post Vijayanagara period, I found what I was looking for, but with a colossal surprise in store! This chapter
describes the vandalism of temples by the cavalry of Sutan Abdulla Qutub Shah of Golconda, and the fear of vandalism of Tirupati
itself. The author writes –
“…It appears to have had the effect of setting the stanikas of the temple, thinking out ways and means
of preserving the great shrine from the cupidity of these iconoclasts. It is to this period that we must
attribute the invention of the story of the God having borrowed money from Kubera for his marriage
with Padmavati and undertaking to pay interest to him, through the kings who hold sway over this
part of the country and the levy of fees on devotees for the several darshanams, of the institution of a
pilgrim tax, and charge of fess, in coin, of value equal to the presents offered to the God. This appears
to have then resulted in an average annual income of two lakhs of rupees to the shrine. The
worshippers, who were anxious to preserve the institution free from alien interference, gladly and
liberally contributed towards the funds of the temple. The Sultans of Golconda and their successors,
the Nabobs of the Carnatic, farmed out this revenue to Hindu renters, thus realising annually, a
steady and certain income from it. They could not afford to forego such a fruitful source of revenue by
interfering with the worship at the shrine. Thus was the temple saved by playing on the cupidity of
the conquerors and the foundation for the great temple laid.The temple authorities seem to have put up
a convincing story of the debt to Kubera, by actually preparing a bond relating to the transaction,
which, the archakas say, is preserved even to this day. Whatever be the truth, the temple archakas of
that period are entitled to the eternal gratitude of posterity, for this daring piece of diplomacy, which,
while conciliating the cupidity of alien rulers, made it in their own interest to preserve the shrine
from harm.” from ‘The Tirumala Temple’, written by Dr.N.Ramesan.

Also read the following links and books
The name Venkateshwara can be split into multiple parts in Sanskrit
: Vem (Destroy), Kata (Sin), and Ishwara (Supreme Lord).

1] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tirumala_Venkateswara_Temple

2] The History of Shri Tirupati Balaji Venkateswara from the Puranas -- By Swami Gaurangapada

Srinivasa Mangapuram is 12km from tirupati. The deity here is the replica of the
main diety Lord venkateswara in Tirumala. After marriage Lord visited Sage
Agastya here. As requested by the sage the Lord stayed here
for six months before proceeding for the tirumala hills. The
Lord here is said to the varaprasaadi for all who has
facing obstacles/delay in marriage. Also said
that those who cannot climb the
Tirumala

for Lord’s ‘darshan’ could visit the ‘sthala’ at the foot of Tirumala and they
would get the same benefit.
This festival is considered to be as important on par with the annual
brahmotsavams. The temple administration of TTD has all set to celebrate this
festival in a big way this year considering its significance.

Sri Padmavati Devi Alayam (Alamelu
Sri Padmavati Devi Alayam (Alamelu
Mangapuram), located 4 kilometres (2.5 mi)
Mangapuram), located 4 kilometres (2.5 mi)
south of Tirupati, is an important temple
south of Tirupati, is an important temple
which is visited by every pilgrim who visits
which is visited by every pilgrim who visits
Tirupati. It is this temple that houses the
Tirupati. It is this temple that houses the
spouses of the Lord, Sri Padmavathi Devi
spouses of the Lord, Sri Padmavathi Devi
(Alamelu Mangamma) and Thayaru.
(Alamelu Mangamma) and Thayaru.
According to the legends, the goddess
According to the legends, the goddess
Padmavathi was born in a tank called
Padmavathi was born in a tank called
Pushakarini at this place. The temples of Sri
Pushakarini at this place. The temples of Sri
Krishna Swamy and Sri Sundara Raja
Krishna Swamy and Sri Sundara Raja
Swamy are also inside the complex
Swamy are also inside the complex

This temple is in Tirupati
This temple is in Tirupati
near to the railway
near to the railway
station.Apart from Sri
station.Apart from Sri
Govindaraja Swamy's
Govindaraja Swamy's
,The temple complex
,The temple complex
also houses the shrines
also houses the shrines
of Andal Ammavaru,Sri
of Andal Ammavaru,Sri
Krishna ,Sri Ramanuja
Krishna ,Sri Ramanuja
Thirumangai Alwar,Sri
Thirumangai Alwar,Sri
Vedanta Desika, Sri
Vedanta Desika, Sri
Lakshmi and Sri
Lakshmi and Sri
Manevala
Manevala
Mahamunlu.The
Mahamunlu.The
Bramhotsavam of
Bramhotsavam of
Govindaraja Swamy
Govindaraja Swamy
during the month of
during the month of
may-
may-
june( Vaisakha),attracts
june( Vaisakha),attracts
aalarge number of
large number of
devotees every year
devotees every year

Saint Ramanujacharya
Saint Ramanujacharya
consecrated the temple
consecrated the temple
in 1130 AD
in 1130 AD

Sri Kodanda Rama Swami Temple is also
situated in Tirupati. This temple houses
the shrines of Lord Rama, Sita, and
Lakshmana. The beautiful idols of this
temple are famous

The Holy Temple of
The Holy Temple of
Kapila Theertham is the
Kapila Theertham is the
only temple dedicated
only temple dedicated
to Lord Shiva in the holy
to Lord Shiva in the holy
temple cities of Tirupati
temple cities of Tirupati
and Tirumala that
and Tirumala that
abound with temples of
abound with temples of
the Vaishnavait Deity
the Vaishnavait Deity
Vishnu.
Vishnu.
This huge temple stands at the entrance to aamountain cave in one
This huge temple stands at the entrance to mountain cave in one
of the steep and vertical faces at the foot of the amazing hills of
of the steep and vertical faces at the foot of the amazing hills of
Tirumala, where the waters of the mountain stream falls as aahuge
Tirumala, where the waters of the mountain stream falls as huge
waterfall. One of the holiest of Hindu saints, Saint Kapila
waterfall. One of the holiest of Hindu saints, Saint Kapila
Maharshi, was said to have lived here, worshipped, and
Maharshi, was said to have lived here, worshipped, and
meditated in this very cave before the idol of Lord Shiva and hence
meditated in this very cave before the idol of Lord Shiva and hence
the name "Kapila theertham", the word "theertham" meaning aaholy
the name "Kapila theertham", the word "theertham" meaning holy
lake or holy pond that formed due to the waterfalls.
lake or holy pond that formed due to the waterfalls.

Kapila Maharshi was aaVedic sage and an incarnation of
Kapila Maharshi was Vedic sage and an incarnation of
Supreme Godhead Vishnu, credited as one of the founders of the
Supreme Godhead Vishnu, credited as one of the founders of the
Samkhya school of philosophy. He is prominent in the Bhagavata
Samkhya school of philosophy. He is prominent in the Bhagavata
Purana, which features aatheistic version of his Samkhya
Purana, which features theistic version of his Samkhya
philosophy. Traditional Hindu sources describe him as aa
philosophy. Traditional Hindu sources describe him as
descendant of Manu, aagrandson of Brahma. The Bhagavad Gita
descendant of Manu, grandson of Brahma. The Bhagavad Gita
depicts Kapila as aayogi hermit with highly developed siddhis, or
depicts Kapila as yogi hermit with highly developed siddhis, or Nammalvar
spiritual powers.
spiritual powers.
and
Aanjaneya

Ardhagiri Sri Veeranjaneya Swamy Temple is located one and a half km. up of the hill in
Aragonda village, Thavanampalle Mandal, Chittor District, Andhra Pradesh, 15 km away from
Kanipakam.

Though the kshetram is 300 years old
During the battle Lakshmana, younger brother of Rama was battling with Ravana. He became
unconscious when one of the arrows of Ravana hit him. So the Physician wanted a herb known
as "Sanjeevani" to resurrect Lakshmana. Hanuman went to the Himalayas in no time. But he
could not differentiate between the various herbs and plants available. So He just plucked the
entire mountain and carried back to the place where Lakshmana was lying unconscious.

During this journey, it is believed that a piece of rock from the mountain fell into the tank. Since
a piece of mountain fell here it got its name of Ardhagiri or Arakonda. The striking feature of the
moolavigraha (Main deity) is that it faces towards north, which is a rarity. The first says of the
sun; fall on the feet of the Lord. Gradually the sunrays disappear after reaching the head of the
lord.
Ardhagiri (a famous Lord Anjaneya Swamy Temple) is near the village. Also, has temples viz.,
Shiva Temple, Sri Rama Temple, Chinna Gudi (Vinayaka Swamy, Subramanya Swamy,
Ayyappa Swamy, Nava grahamulu, nelli chettu, naga devatha), satyamma, nagula raallu,
church, masjid and more.

In Ardhagiri, it is believed that Sanjeevaraya Pushkarini (pond containing the
holy water) never gets dried nor spoiled, even when kept for long periods of
time. When devotees drink this theerham (or holy water) from the Sanjeevaraya
Pushkarini, all types of diseases are getting cured.

It is believed that the tank never dries up and the water contains medicinal
properties. The water when stored stays fresh for a long time. It’s true. It’s more
than a month since I have brought the water from the tank and it is still fresh.
usually water when kept in a container for more than three or four days does
not stay fresh. This water when consumed is believed to cure all diseases even
acute cases. This has been proved in the cases of Psoriasis, initial stages of
TB, asthma, cancer & joint pains. The experiences of the patients who were
cured have been recorded and they stand as testimony to it.

This water is most powerful medicine for our health. Water has the green color
and sweet to taste. This water is generated from trees so it is a ayurvedic
medicine

Yelleswaragutta - mysterious island is located on Krishna river, upstream to Nagarjuna sagar. It is
situated very near to famous Nagarjunakonda. There is no fixed transport facility to reach this island. This island
is actually a hill and there is one Siva temple on the top of the hill. The temple will be opened once in a year and
during that period at least 5000 people visit that temple. The temple which is situated on the top of the hill is
opened only for one week during Sivarathri. During that time boat facility will be there from Anupu for the
convenience of the locals who visit the temple. Apart from that one week, island will be completely isolated and
no one except some fishermen visit this island during rest of the year. One can reach this island only in summer,

because of the water in Krishna river is low .

Rock Garden at Orvakal In Chittoor
These igneous rock formations, spread over approximately 1000
acres are located on the NH-18 highway road from Hyderabad to
Chittoor, about 20 km from Kurnool city towards Tirupati. At this
site, there is an APTDC run natural “Rock Garden Restaurant” to
facilitate to highway tourists.

Silathoranam is a natural rock formation in the form of an arch,
near the Chakra Tirtham.

Silathoranam is a natural rock formation in the form of an arch,
near the Chakra Tirtham. Geologists have identified the rocks on
the hill as pre-Cambrian, and this arch formation suggests an
antiquity of several million years to the Tirumala hill.
It is said that there are only two other natural rock arches of such
great antiquity in the world

Kangundi Fort In Chittoor,
Andhra Pradesh
Kangundi is located at a
distance of 16 kilometers from
Kuppam on the Kuppam -
Vijalapuram Road. It has a
great historical significance
since it features an 11th
century ruined fort, beautiful
temples of excellent artistic
value, other structures of
archeological

Koneti Rayala Swamy Temple
also known as Venkateswara
Temple) is a Hindu temple of
Lord Venkateswara in the
village of Keelapatla,
Andhra Pradesh, India.

The temple was constructed
by the regents of Pallava
kings in the ninth and tenth
centuries.

Main Gopuram at Keelapatla
Temple The idols of Lord
Venkateshwara at Tirumala
and at Keelapatla village are

Dhurjati (or Dhoorjati) (c. 15th and 16th centuries, CE) was a Telugu poet
in the court of the king Krishnadevaraya.He was born to Singamma and
Narayana in Sri Kalahasti. His works are to the praise of the God Shiva. His
famous works include Sri Kalahasteeshwara Mahatyam (The grace/miracles of
lord Shiva) and Sri Kalahasteeshwara Satakam(100+ poems in the praise of lord
Shiva).He was known as Pedda Dhurjati (Elder in Telugu) Dhurjati as there were
four other people from the same family line who went by the name of Dhurjati
during the same period and after him. His grandson Venkataraya
Dhurjati wrote Indumati

Parinayam(marriage of Indumati), a story from Kalidasa's Raghuvamsam. He is
also credited with many chatuvus, stand alone extempore poems. Like other
contemporaries during Prabandha period, he has taken themes from Puranas
and added local stories and myths in his work. Unlike his contemporaries like
Peddana and Mallana, who have chosen the stories of kings for their works, he
choose devotion as the theme of his fiction.
Krishnadevaraya has praised Dhurjati in the following way "Stutimati yaina
Andhrakavi Dhurjati palkulakelagalgeno yetulita madhuri mahima...." (How is Dhurjati's
poetry so immeasurably beautiful

Goddess Gangamma is the incarnation of 'Shakti'. Located at
Chowdepalli, Chittoor District, Near Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh,
this temple is dedicated to the sister of Lord Venkateswara.
Centuries ago the tribals Boyas and Yelikas lived in the forest
area around the hillock. They stood up and resented the
repressive and automatic rule of the Nawabs. They retaliated
against the Muslim soldiers and chased them. The Golconda
Nawab rushed additional troops to crush the revolt. Boya
tribals could not withstand the onslaught of the Muslim army
and fled into the forest and prostrated near the hillock and
prayed Almighty to save them. The spirit of the Goddess
Shakti descended from the hillock, shielded the tribals and
crushed the Nawab's army. Local people say that the Shakti
has tied the heads of soldiers to banyan tree branches.

In the event of victory Boyas built the Gangamma temple,
which saved them against evil forces and became famous for
centuries. There is a huge well below the temple, and the
water is believed to cure many skin ailments. Local people
believe that the Pushkarini water is very powerful, and
sprinkling it in the field will yield good crop. Devotees can test
whether their wishes will be fulfilled by placing a flower on the
head of the deity. Locals believe that if the flower falls on the
right side it is positive and negative if it falls on the left.

Once a year the temple Navartri festival brings in lakhs of
people from all over India, particularly the south.

Madanapalle is best known as the birthplace of
the great philosopher Jiddu Krishnamurthi. It
was here that Rabindranath Tagore translated
the national anthem from Bengali into English

Tagore's hand written copy of the
national anthem in English, which is
preserved at the Besant Theosophical
College library.

Rabindranath Tagore's connection with Madanapalle is interesting. He penned India's
national anthem in 1911 and recited it at the Calcutta (now Kolkata) session of the Indian
National Congress on December 27. It was at Madanapalle, in February 1919, that it was
set to the tune in which it is now sung.
Margaret Cousins, wife of James H. Cousins, the then Principal of the Besant
Theosophical College, attempted to compose the tune when Tagore came on a sojourn.
A music teacher by profession, she tried a number of notations before arriving at the
tune that won Tagore's approval. On January 24, 1950, the Constituent Assembly
adopted the song, in its Hindi version, as the national anthem

Madanapalle was ruled by Vijayanagara
Palegars namely Basavanna and
Madanna. In memory of their names, the
two hills on the east of Madanapalle were
named as “Madanna Hill” and “Basavanna
Hill” which gradually transformed to
Madinikonda and Basinikonda.

Madanapalle is famous for agricultural
products such as tomato, mango,
groundnut, tamarind etc., Famous for silk
and silk products like sarees and other
casuals. The quality of silk product is
recognisable.
Madanapalle surroundings have
enormous reserves of granite. People
from different parts of state and country
come here for buying pure silk sarees.
Neerugattuvaripalle is a street in
MADANAPALLE which is famous for silk
shops.

Composer of Maa Telugu Talliki Sankarambadi Sundarachari (Telugu
, : శ్రంకరంబాడి స్తుందరాచారి), was a Telugu writer
state anthem and poet, born He was born near the Padmavathi
temple in Tiruchanur Andhra Pradesh. In 1942, he
for
has penned Maa Telugu Talliki, state anthem for
Andhra Pradesh Andhra Pradesh. The music for the lyrics were
composed by Tanguturi Suryakumari and S.
Balasaraswathi. It was also used in the film
‘Deenabandhu' with Chittoor V. Nagaiah in the lead.
He penned a different version of Ramayana by the
name Sundara Ramayanam. Later on, he also
wrote Sundara Bharatam, besides half-a-dozen
other works. Unfortunately, none of his works are
available for reprint, even with senior scholars,
libraries or relatives .With this, posterity is denied
the opportunity of studying his great works.He used
to engage a renowned scholar of his time,
Kapistalam Srirangachary in (friendly) literary duels
and discuss politics with
Madabhushi Ananthasayanam Ayyangar, former
Lok Sabha speaker, both of whom resided in the
same street. With his wife going mentally unstable,
the poet started leading a wayward life towards the
end of his life when he had to miss a lot of
opportunities and recognition in life.

Kaigal falls called in Telugu as Dumukuralla
Water Falls. because of its sound resembling
the fall of stones from above.

There are several natural ponds below the falls. Its situation in
There are several natural ponds below the falls. Its situation in
aaforest gives it and added advantage with natural unspoilt
forest gives it and added advantage with natural unspoilt
surroundings with plenty of exotic birds, shrubs, trees and
surroundings with plenty of exotic birds, shrubs, trees and
wildlife.
wildlife.

The falls is formed by the Kaigal stream which is one of the
The falls is formed by the Kaigal stream which is one of the
two streams to flow in the Koundinya Wildlife Sanctuary, the
two streams to flow in the Koundinya Wildlife Sanctuary, the
other being Koudinya stream.
other being Koudinya stream.
Kaigal village is situated on the Kuppam – Palamaner Highway. As
Kaigal village is situated on the Kuppam – Palamaner Highway. As
you drive from Kuppam the village comes on the right site and the
you drive from Kuppam the village comes on the right site and the
fall is about 2.5 kilometres from the village. There is a mud road
fall is about 2.5 kilometres from the village. There is a mud road
leading to very close to the falls from where a short distance of walk
leading to very close to the falls from where a short distance of walk
will take you to the falls. Best season to visit is between June and
will take you to the falls. Best season to visit is between June and
October during the peak rain season. The falls is particularly
October during the peak rain season. The falls is particularly
popular picnic destination for people from surrounding areas. its
popular picnic destination for people from surrounding areas. its
very vast falls in AP.
very vast falls in AP.
Weather: Kaigal valley enjoys good weather all through the year.
Weather: Kaigal valley enjoys good weather all through the year.
Summer months do get hot sometimes. (April, May, June
Summer months do get hot sometimes. (April, May, June
You can stay in the near by chittoor. If you are a bit adventurous
You can stay in the near by chittoor. If you are a bit adventurous
and enjoy staying in the wild u can contact the Forest department
and enjoy staying in the wild u can contact the Forest department
and stay in the Forest guest house.
and stay in the Forest guest house.
Divisional Forest Officer (West), Chittoor, Phone : 08572-232458

Keelapatla Palamaner, in Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh is
Palamaner, in Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh is
preferred for its Climate which varies between 12-28
preferred for its Climate which varies between 12-28
degrees all round the year, even in Summer Season
degrees all round the year, even in Summer Season
which is very pleasant. Hence Palamaner is called the
which is very pleasant. Hence Palamaner is called the
'Poorman's Ooty of Andhra Pradesh' and preferred
'Poorman's Ooty of Andhra Pradesh' and preferred
Summer spot from the British times itself. Palmaner is
Summer spot from the British times itself. Palmaner is
located on the NH4.The East side of Palamaner has aa
located on the NH4.The East side of Palamaner has
Gantavoor village (famous for pottery works) and
Gantavoor village (famous for pottery works) and
Anjaneya Swamy temple. Keelapatla is one of the most
Anjaneya Swamy temple. Keelapatla is one of the most
famous historical temples that is located 8 km towards
famous historical temples that is located 8 km towards
the northeast of Palamaner. Konetiraya Swamy is the
the northeast of Palamaner. Konetiraya Swamy is the
deity of the temple. The statue of Konetiraya Swamy
deity of the temple. The statue of Konetiraya Swamy
was found from the pond (Koneru) near the temple.
was found from the pond (Koneru) near the temple.
The famous Telugu poet Annamayya has also written
The famous Telugu poet Annamayya has also written
poems praising this God as (Kondalalo nelakonna
poems praising this God as (Kondalalo nelakonna
Palmaner koneti Rayudu vadu).
koneti Rayudu vadu).
Varadaraja Swamy Temple - -Kurmai is located 44KMs
Varadaraja Swamy Temple Kurmai is located KMs
from Palamaner, Varadaraja Swamy Temple is the
from Palamaner, Varadaraja Swamy Temple is the
most famous historical temple , ,this is built by Pallava
most famous historical temple this is built by Pallava
Rajas with lifting big stones. Every year during the
Rajas with lifting big stones. Every year during the
month of May , ,10 days Jatara will be performed here,
month of May 10 days Jatara will be performed here,
large number of people participates near by
large number of people participates near by
villages.The temple is maintained by the people of
villages.The temple is maintained by the people of
kurmai.This temple has aahistorical value. There is Lord
kurmai.This temple has historical value. There is Lord
Shiva's temple in the same village. The idol of Lord
Shiva's temple in the same village. The idol of Lord
Shiva was found in the field 1n 1990's as ititwas buried
Shiva was found in the field 1n 1990's as was buried
by the historians due to some reasons. Hence the
by the historians due to some reasons. Hence the
temple was built. This temple is visited by many people
temple was built. This temple is visited by many people
from different parts especially on Mondays.
from different parts especially on Mondays.

Fondly known as Chittoor-ar in Carnatic music circles, was instrumental in starting the annual Tyagaraja
Fondly known as Chittoor-ar in Carnatic music circles, was instrumental in starting the annual Tyagaraja
Utsavam at Tirupati, where the title, ‘Sapthagiri Sangeetha Vidwanmani’ was awarded to deserving musicians.
Utsavam at Tirupati, where the title, ‘Sapthagiri Sangeetha Vidwanmani’ was awarded to deserving musicians.
Chittoor Subramanyam also composed aanumber of songs in Telugu. His famous compositions of Chittoor
Chittoor Subramanyam also composed number of songs in Telugu. His famous compositions of Chittoor
Subramanyam are as follows:"Madhura Nagarilo Challanamma Bovu..." ––Ragam: Ananda Bhairavi, Talam:
Subramanyam are as follows:"Madhura Nagarilo Challanamma Bovu..." Ragam: Ananda Bhairavi, Talam:
Adi;"Mavallagadamma, Devi Yashoda..." ––Ragam: Mandu, Talam: Adi;"Kulamulona Golladana, Vayasulona...." ––
Adi;"Mavallagadamma, Devi Yashoda..." Ragam: Mandu, Talam: Adi;"Kulamulona Golladana, Vayasulona...."
Ragam: Hindu Bhairavi, Talam: Rupakam;"Amma Yasodha Nee Koduku Duduku..." ––Ragam: Mandu, Talam:
Ragam: Hindu Bhairavi, Talam: Rupakam;"Amma Yasodha Nee Koduku Duduku..." Ragam: Mandu, Talam:
Adi. Chittoor Subramanyam (Telugu: చితూ ్రీర్రీస్తుబర హమ ్రీం) was born to Shri Perayya and Smt Mogilamma, on
Adi. Chittoor Subramanyam (Telugu: చితూ ్రీర్రీ ్రీహమ ణ్య was born to Shri Perayya and Smt Mogilamma, on
తత స్తుబర్రీ ్రీణ్యం)
్రీ ్రీ
22 June 1898 in aavillage near Punganur town in Palamaner Taluk, Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh.
22 June 1898 in village near Punganur town in Palamaner Taluk, Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh.
Shri Chittoor Subramanyam had his first lessons in carnatic music from his own father Perayya and mother
Shri Chittoor Subramanyam had his first lessons in carnatic music from his own father Perayya and mother
Mogilamma and later became disciple of the legend Shri Kanjeevaram Nayana Pillai of Kancheepuram. [3] Under
Mogilamma and later became disciple of the legend Shri Kanjeevaram Nayana Pillai of Kancheepuram. [3] Under
Nayana Pillai's tutelage, Subramanyam learnt and honed his musical genius by doing Gurukula seva to his Guru
Nayana Pillai's tutelage, Subramanyam learnt and honed his musical genius by doing Gurukula seva to his Guru
(teacher/master) for more than two decades.
(teacher/master) for more than two decades.
Right from the age of 55years, Subramnayam started performing Harikathas (musical rendition of aamythology)
Right from the age of years, Subramnayam started performing Harikathas (musical rendition of mythology)
and music performances. After his training under Shir Nayana Pillai, Chittoor Subramanyam, started his major
and music performances. After his training under Shir Nayana Pillai, Chittoor Subramanyam, started his major
performances from his 20th year.
performances from his 20th year.

Chittoor Subramanyam settled in Madras (now Chennai) and was giving innumerable concerts all
over India. He was a leading carnatic vocalist for more than half a century. He had been the Head
of Music Department, Annamalai University, connected with the music boards and committees of
various Universities in South India, State and Central Governments.
He was well known for his repertoire of Thyagaraja Keerthanas (compositions) and mastery of Laya
(rhythm). He had his own style called 'Kancheepuram School'. He was popular in Swaraprasthanam
and Kalapramanam, noted for singing very rare keerthanas of Thyagaraja, Muthuswamy Dikshitar
and other legendary composers.
Chittoor Subramanyam, as a person, his generosity knew no bounds. He never commercialised his
great art. He imparted his musical genius seriously and wholeheartedly to his disciples in his
Gurukulam. He believed that Bhasha Dwesham (language differentiation), Kula Dwesham (caste
differentiation) or Matha Dwesham (religious differentiations) should not come in the way of
teaching and learning divine music.
Many of Shri Chittoor Subramanyam's disciples became well-known carnatic musicians. Noted
among his disciples are – Shri Madurai Somasundaram (deceased), Shri Bombay S
Ramachandran, Shri Chittoor Ramachandran (deceased), Smt T T Seetha, Shri Tadepalli
Lokanatha Sarma, his daughter, now an eminent musician Smt Revathy Ratnaswamy etc. A
student of the great maestro Shri Nayana Pillai, a carnatic musical legend from Kancheevaram,
Chittoor Subramanyam apart from being a great performing artist, was a great messenger of
Carnatic music.
His primary asset was his rich voice which has as much depth in it as width, lending to his music a
great dimension profoundly marked with both scholarship and spiritualism. His forte was his
command on laya and he proved himself an outstanding exponent in rendering Ragam, Thanam
and Pallavi (an exquisite art, in the current generation, no one has been able to master it or
perform).
At a time when technology of recording was in an infant stage, the two Columbia Records [ he cut,
containing his own compositions like – 'Madhura nagarilo Challanamma bonu...', 'Kulamulona

He held prestigious faculty positions at:

– Principal, The Annamalai University Music College, Chidambaram;
– Principal, Sri Venkatesware College of Music and Dance, Tirupathi;
– Professor of Music, The Central College of Music, Madras;
– Principal, The Raja's College of Music, Thiruvayar;
– Principal, The Ramanathan Music Academy, Jaffna, Ceylon (now Sri Lanka)

Chittoor Subramanyam was recipient of a number of prestigious titles. Some of
them are given below:

"Sangeetha Kalanidhi", in 1954, by Music Academy, Madras (now Chennai)
"Sangeet Natak Akademi Puraskar",in 1964 by Sangeet Natak Akademi, India's
National Academy of Music, Dance & Drama."Gana Kala Prapoorna", by A.P.
Sangeetha Nataka Academy
"Swara Chakravarthi",
"Laya Brahma",
"Isai Perarignar", by Tamil Isai Sangam, Madras (now Chennai)
"Sapthagiri Sangeetha Vidwanmani", by Thyagarja Utsavam Committee,
Tirupathi
"Isai Mannar"

Cattamanchi Ramalinga Reddy (December 10, 1880 ––
Cattamanchi Ramalinga Reddy (December 10, 1880
February 24, 1951), also popularly known as Sir C.R.
February 24, 1951), also popularly known as Sir C.R.
Reddy, was an educationist and political thinker, essayist
Reddy, was an educationist and political thinker, essayist
and economist, and poet and literary critic. He wrote his
and economist, and poet and literary critic. He wrote his
works in Telugu and English, which reveal his deep love
works in Telugu and English, which reveal his deep love
and learning of classics as well as modernity of his outlook.
and learning of classics as well as modernity of his outlook.

Reddy was the foremost educationalist who played aamajor
Reddy was the foremost educationalist who played major
role in shaping the educational policy in India. He was also
role in shaping the educational policy in India. He was also
the recipient of Knighthood by the British crown in honour of
the recipient of Knighthood by the British crown in honour of
his service to the country.
his service to the country.

He was the founder of Andhra University and also served
He was the founder of Andhra University and also served
as its Vice-Chancellor from 1926 to 1931 and in a further
as its Vice-Chancellor from 1926 to 1931 and in a further
second term from 1936 to 1949.
second term from 1936 to 1949.

Reddy was born in Cattamanchi, a suburb of Chittoor
Reddy was born in Cattamanchi, a suburb of Chittoor
K.R Srinivasa Iyengar, in his book "Essays and Addresses",
K.R Srinivasa Iyengar, in his book "Essays and Addresses",
describes Reddy as a great educationist, a first-class
describes Reddy as a great educationist, a first-class
teacher, humanist, aabold thinker and a reformer.
teacher, humanist, bold thinker and a reformer.
Reddy's lectures on `University reforms' delivered in
Reddy's lectures on `University reforms' delivered in
Madras under the presidency of Dr S. Subramania Iyer, S.
Madras under the presidency of Dr S. Subramania Iyer, S.
Srinivasa Iyengar and T. V. Seshagiri Iyer had set the tone
Srinivasa Iyengar and T. V. Seshagiri Iyer had set the tone
for university reforms in India. His major works 1.
for university reforms in India. His major works 1.
Arthashastra 2.Vijnana Chandrika series
Arthashastra 2.Vijnana Chandrika series

Chandragiri fort is situated in a small town called Chandragiri near world
renowned pilgrim centre Tirupati. King Sri Krishna Devaraya, constructed this
fort. He used it as his guest house

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