Andhra
Pradesh is an illustration of the diverse styles of temple building
in the Indian subcontinent. The temples that line the length and breadth
of the State stand in silent acknowledgement of centuries of history and
the patronage of various kingdoms such as the Cholas and Pallavas of
Tamil Nadu ,
the Chalukyas of Deccan, the Eastern Gangas and the Vijayanagar Kings. The
oldest temples in the State,
Tirupati
Venkateswara Temple and the Kalahasteeswara Temple tat date back to the
pre Christian times.