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- Horsley Hills – The Gentle Caress of Nature. In 1894, William D. Horsley, a British gentleman and then Collector of Cuddapah, found his serene refuge amidst these rolling hills, later christened after him.
- Kaigal Waterfalls – Nature’s Symphony. The rhythmic cascading of the Kaigal stream in 1702 crafted the breathtaking Dumukuralla Waterfalls. Nestled deep within a dense forest, the waterfall’s roar seems to echo the melodies sung by a village maiden who fetched water here daily.
- Mogili – The Legacy of Stone and Spirit. The year 1509 witnessed the majesty of the Lakshmi Narayana Swamy Temple. Bala Raju, an influential chieftain of the era, showcased this temple as a symbol of the Vijayanagara Empire’s prowess.
- Sri Venkateswara Temple, Tirupati – A Pilgrimage of Faith. In the sanctified year of 1004 AD, this monumental temple emerged as a beacon of spirituality.
May 18, 2024 · History. After the Indian independence in 1947, Chittoor became a part of the erstwhile Madras state. The modern Chittoor District was formerly North Arcot District, which was established by the British in the 19th century had Chittoor as its headquarters [citation needed] . On 1 April 1911, district was split into Chittoor district and North ...
Chittoor Located around 71.5 km from Tirupati, Chittoor is known for its many temples that offer a sense of tranquility to its visitors. The landscape is covered with huge igneous rocks and as per legend these rocks are said to have been left by giants who used to play with them.
May 9, 2024 · Tourism. Pre-historic sites, Megoliths, ancient cities, Forts and Temples placed the Chittoor Distirct at high place in Indian History. Large number of Temples were constructed in the district during Pallava, Chola and Vijayanagar Periods. Among these the most important are Vinayaka Temple – Kanipakam, Parasurameswara Temple – Gudimallam ...
Dec 12, 2022 · Chittoor district is located in the extreme south of Andhra Pradesh, between 12 o 37' - 14 o 8' north latitudes and 78 o 3' - 79 o 55' east longitudes. It is surrounded by Anantapur and Cuddapah ...
Here are the most important 8 places to visit in Chittoor that you need to see on you stay here. 1. Horsley Hills. Photo by Ram Prasad, CC BY 2.0. Horsley Hills is a hill station in Chittoor. It is called ‘ Andhra Ooty ’. This would be a great place if you want to relax and not keen to be looking for some place to visit.
About Chittoor. Chittoor also known as Chittur derives its name from two Tamil words, “Chit” and “oor” which means “small town”. Chittoor city is the administrative and financial headquarter of Chittoor district. The city is located on the banks of Ponnai River and so the city is rich in agricultural products and vegetation.
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