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Situated
on the bank of the river Swarnamukhi, this was the last capital of the
Vijayanagar King. The ruins of their fort and places are to be seen on
a huge granite hill, 183 metres high and set amidst lush, fertile and
picturesque surroundings.
Named
after a former collector of chittor, the Horsley hill is a charming little
hill station, at an altitude of 1,265 metres above sea level. The Rishi
Valley school, a well-known public school, is situated here amoung thickly
wooded hills.
This
beautiful waterfall is situated in the Nagari Valley. The waterfall is
considered sacred and its mineral-rich water is said to possess curative
powers.
Situated
in the Rangampet forest on the Tirupati-Madanapalle Road, this reservoir
is the main water source for Tirupati and Tirumala.
This
famous health resort, situated at an altitude of 710 metres above sea
level,enjoys a salubrious climate throughout the year. There are many
important medical and educational institutions here.
The
most prominent and highest cliff in the Nagari Hills, is called the Nagari
Nose because, it resembles a human nose in shape. This 855 meter hi9gh
cliff is said to have served as a light house in medieval times. There
is a well-known picnic spot nere here, on the northern bank of the river
Kusasthali.
The
Araniyar project is located at this beautiful scenic spot. The site provides
a panoramic view of the contryside.
This
village is famous for its bone setters, whose ability to set right any
type of
fracture with the help of herbs and indigenous plaster is renouned throughout
the south.
Standing
between two steep hills on hthe banks of the Swarnamukhi, is the temple
dedicated to Vayu, the God of winds. The river running morth touches
the base of the temple.
Etymologically,
this place is said to be the threshold to hthe seven hills of Tirumala.
The 61-metre tall perennial waterfall and fertile valley filled with
luxuriant evergreen forests present a grand view of nature at its best.
Enveloped
in the history and legend, Tirupati is one of the most ancient and richest
pilgrim centres in the country. The shrine on the seven hills, dedicated
to Lord Venkateswara, is a masterpiece of the Dravidian school of architecture.
The temple has an exquisitely carved gopuram facing the east. The vimana
is completely covered with gold plate and is known as Ananda Nilayam.
The annual festival in September attracts thousands of pilgrims from
all over the country.
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