Kurnool is the place where Konda Reddy Buruju stands, known mostly for its appearance in the movie Okkadu. Every place has a speciality of its own but Kurnool is in a different league altogether! Just take a look!
1. Kurnool was formerly called Kandanavolu, the city of grease, because in the 12th century, the travelers who stopped at this place to cross the Tungabhadra, greased their carts here. It was also the old capital of Andhra State.
2. Ketavaram rock paintings found 15 kilometers from Kurnool are known to be dated back to the Paleolithic Age, which is almost 40,000 years ago!
Source: DC
3. Konda Reddy Fort, named after the last ruler of Alampur, is actually just the remains a fort of 15th century fortress in which Konda Reddy himself was imprisoned and then escaped from.
Source: Lovell D'Souza Photography
4. Okay, remember the haunted palace of Arundhati? This is the one and it’s actually the Summer Palace of the Banganapalle Nawabs and is 500 years old.
Source: Lovell D'Souza Photography
5. Belum Caves, the second largest cave in India, are 3229 meters long and the guides there claim that it spans longer than it is open to public. It’s still being explored!
Source: Lovell D'Souza Photography
6. Yaganti Nandi continuously increases in size. As per Archaeological Survey of India the rock grows at the rate of 1 inch per 20 years.
Source: highwayonlyway.com
7. Legend has it that while the Sage Agastya was performing his penance, crows disturbed him and he cursed that the crows cannot enter the place. Go ahead... visit Yaganti, we dare you to find one crow there!
Source: Lovell D'Souza Photography
8. Rollapadu Wildlife sanctuary of Kurnool plays home to endangered species like Great Indian Bustards, Blackbucks and Lesser Floricans.
Source: Snipview
9. Srisailam in Kurnool District is one of the most ancient temples of India. Earliest known historical mention of the Hill - Srisailam, can be traced in Pulumavis Nasik inscription of 1st Century A.D
Source: The Hindu
10. Kurnool Sona Masoori rice is famous all over India. It is exported to many countries like USA, Canada, Australia, and many Middle Eastern countries.
11. Two former Chief Ministers of AP, Kotla Vijayabhaskar Reddy and Damodar Sanjeeviah hail from Kurnool district.
12. Mahanandi is a Siva temple located near Nallamalla forest. The temple is famous for its constant flow of water from Nandi's mouth.
13. Former Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao was elected from Nandyala in Kurnool district with a majority of 5.8 lac, which was a record back then.
14. Nallamalla forest is one of the largest tiger reserves in India. The rocks here are among the oldest in the world.
15. Mantralayam is a town which is noted for the holy presence of the Brindavan(burial place) of Raghavendra Swami.
16. Pullareddy Sweets are world-famous for their quality and taste. Pullareddy began selling sweets in 1948 in Kurnool. Now the chain has shops in American cities like New York, California and Charlotte!
17. Ahobilam is a holy site atop a hill in which Lord Narasimha resides. The trek to the temple is quite adventurous.
2. Ketavaram rock paintings found 15 kilometers from Kurnool are known to be dated back to the Paleolithic Age, which is almost 40,000 years ago!
Source: DC
3. Konda Reddy Fort, named after the last ruler of Alampur, is actually just the remains a fort of 15th century fortress in which Konda Reddy himself was imprisoned and then escaped from.
Source: Lovell D'Souza Photography
4. Okay, remember the haunted palace of Arundhati? This is the one and it’s actually the Summer Palace of the Banganapalle Nawabs and is 500 years old.
Source: Lovell D'Souza Photography
5. Belum Caves, the second largest cave in India, are 3229 meters long and the guides there claim that it spans longer than it is open to public. It’s still being explored!
Source: Lovell D'Souza Photography
6. Yaganti Nandi continuously increases in size. As per Archaeological Survey of India the rock grows at the rate of 1 inch per 20 years.
Source: highwayonlyway.com
7. Legend has it that while the Sage Agastya was performing his penance, crows disturbed him and he cursed that the crows cannot enter the place. Go ahead... visit Yaganti, we dare you to find one crow there!
Source: Lovell D'Souza Photography
8. Rollapadu Wildlife sanctuary of Kurnool plays home to endangered species like Great Indian Bustards, Blackbucks and Lesser Floricans.
Source: Snipview
9. Srisailam in Kurnool District is one of the most ancient temples of India. Earliest known historical mention of the Hill - Srisailam, can be traced in Pulumavis Nasik inscription of 1st Century A.D
Source: The Hindu
10. Kurnool Sona Masoori rice is famous all over India. It is exported to many countries like USA, Canada, Australia, and many Middle Eastern countries.
11. Two former Chief Ministers of AP, Kotla Vijayabhaskar Reddy and Damodar Sanjeeviah hail from Kurnool district.
12. Mahanandi is a Siva temple located near Nallamalla forest. The temple is famous for its constant flow of water from Nandi's mouth.
13. Former Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao was elected from Nandyala in Kurnool district with a majority of 5.8 lac, which was a record back then.
14. Nallamalla forest is one of the largest tiger reserves in India. The rocks here are among the oldest in the world.
15. Mantralayam is a town which is noted for the holy presence of the Brindavan(burial place) of Raghavendra Swami.
16. Pullareddy Sweets are world-famous for their quality and taste. Pullareddy began selling sweets in 1948 in Kurnool. Now the chain has shops in American cities like New York, California and Charlotte!
17. Ahobilam is a holy site atop a hill in which Lord Narasimha resides. The trek to the temple is quite adventurous.
