Anantapur: A Cultural City In Andhra Pradesh!

Anantapur is in two different Indian states, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. Between the two states, the majority of the city is in the state of Andhra Pradesh.

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Penukonda Fort

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Gooty Fort

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Rayadurg

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Iskcon Temple, Anantapur

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Veerabhadra Temple

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Ahobilam Temple

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Anantapur Clock Tower

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Thimmamma Marrimanu

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Bugga Ramalingeswara Swami Temple

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Hanuman Statue at Mounagiri

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Tadipatri

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