Ahobilam
Ahobilam is an important pilgrimage center located in Kurnool District of Andhra Pradesh at an altitude of about 3000 feet. At a distance of 50 kms from Nandyal, 120 Kms from Kurnool and 340 Kms from Hyderabad, this is said to be the place where the Lord Narasimha (an incarnation of Vishnu) killed Hiranyakasipu and saved Prahalada. The temples are built by Vijayanara kings around 16th century, there are few inscriptions indicating the involvement of Chalukyas of 8th century as well.
Situated amidst dense Nallamala Forest, Ahobilam is one of the 108 Divya Desams. This place is also called as Nava Narasimha Kshetra since Lord Narasimha is worshipped in 9 different forms in 9 different temples. All the 9 shrines can be visited in 2 days.
Kameswari Devi Temple
At a distance of less than 1 Kms from Mahanandi Bus Station, Kameshwari Devi Temple dedicated to Goddess Parvati is situated to the south of Mahanandiswara Temple. Pilgrims after finishing the holy bath in Pushkarini (Rudragundam) can have the blessings of Lord Shiva and Kameswari Devi.
King Nandana and his ancestors performed Pujas in this temple. Kameswari Devi Temple was reconstructed in 1939. In this premises of this temple, Sri Kodanda Ramalayam dedicated to Lord Rama was built in 1953. The temple has Sri Rama, Sita, Lakshmana Idols.
Alampur
At a distance of 190 Kms from Srisailam, 90 Kms from Mantralayam, 90 Kms from Mahanandi and 220 Kms from Hyderabad, Alampur is famous for very ancient Navabrahma temples dedicated to Lord Shiva built in 7th century by Badami Chalukyas.
Located at a distance of 20 kms from Kurnool, Alampur is the place where River Thungabhadra and River Krishna confluence, and known as Dakshina Kailasam. Alampur is considered to be the western gateway of SriSailam. The Nava Brahma temples are Taraka Brahma, Swarga Brahma, Padma Brahma, Bala Bhramha, Garuda Bhramha, Kumara Bhramha, Arka Bhramha, Vira Bhramha and the Vishwa Bhramha. These temples are all enclosed in a courtyard on the left bank of the river Tungabhadra.
The temples in Alampur exhibits excellent specimen of Chalukyan architecture and sculpture. Several sculptures on the temples which date back to the 8th century are still prominent and beautiful.
Frequent buses and private vehicles are available from Kurnool.
Belum Caves
At a distance of 53 Kms from Yaganti, 80 Kms from Nandyal, 100 Kms from Ahobilam & 318 Kms from Hyderabad, Belum Caves are the second largest caves in India and the longest caves in India.
Situated between Nandyal and Tadipatri in Kurnool district, the caves are 3229 meters long. These caves have long passages, spacious chambers, fresh water galleries and siphons. The deepest point of caves is at 120 feet from entrance level. The caves were formed due to erosion in limestone deposit in the area by Chitravati River, millions of years ago. Now Chitravati River flows almost 30 km south of Belum. There is a big Buddha
statue near the caves. This place was used as Meditation Hall by Buddhist monks in ancient days. AP Tourism has developed pathways and bridges for easy access of the caves. A small canteen is run AP Tourism near the entrance of the caves.
This place is very close to Kolimigundla village (around 2 Kms) on Nandyal ? Tadipatri route, connected by frequent buses.
Srisailam Temple, Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh (Lord Mallikarjuna and Bhramaramba Devi)
Srisailam is located in the midst of the Nallamalai hills near Kurnool in Andhra Pradesh. Dedicated to Shiva as Lord Mallikarjuna and Parvati as Bhramaramba Devi, Srisailam is the only temple with one of the twelve Jyotirlingams and one of the 18 Mahashaktis located in the same temple compound.