Rayadurg

Rayadurgam is a municipal town and taluk headquarters in Anantapur district of the state of Andhra Pradesh. The town is renowned for its Handloom industry. It belongs to Rayalaseema region. It is located 93 KM towards west from District head quarters Anantapur. silently convey the stories of golden royal era. Well-known for its marvellous fort that played a critical role in the power struggle among different rulers and empires, the town is extremely admired by the historians and history lovers. Situated in the Anantapur District of Andhra Pradesh, the town also attracts pilgrims to the countless temples in its close proximity.

Rayadurg' literally means "King's Hill Fortress". The Rayadurg Fort played a very significant role in the history of the Vijayanagar Empire. The fort area contains most of the temples of the village including those of 'Narashimhaswamy', Hanuman, and 'Elamma', which are frequently visited by devotees. The hill Fort is said to have been built by one 'Junga Nayak'. A portion of the fort wall has crumbled. Down below the slope of the hill are four caves w