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Andhra
Pradesh is known for its pilgrimage centers especially for the
famous Sri Venkateswara temple at
Tirupati , the
world's richest temple. Ahobilam
is a reputed Hindu pilgrim centre, especially for Vishnavites.
Amaravati
situated in Sattenapalli Taluk of Guntur
District is famous as the seat of a temple to Lord Shiva worshipped here
as Lord Amareswara and also for the Buddhist sculptures, which are world
famous. Arasavalli
has a temple dedicated to Lord Surya; temples dedicated to the worship of
Lord Surya are rare in our country.
Bhadrachalam
situated on the banks of Godavari River is considered to be one of the
greatest holy shrines in South India as Lord Rama lived here for some
time. Simhachalam,
referred to, as the "Hill of the Lion" is famous for its 11th
century hilltop temple of Lord Narasimha.
Srisailam is one
of the twelve Jyotirlingas in the country.
Puttaparthi is
the abode of Sri Satya Sai Baba and devotees from all over the world flock
to this small town every year to have a glimpse of the Baba, and be
touched by him.