Ananthapur represents true blend of history and modernity on one side, pilgrimage and forts on the other. The whole district is known for its silk trade in the modern industry and at the same time, Lepakshi temple is talked about.

Puttaparthi, the home of Shri Satya Sai Baba is in the same district. The place is also known for its famous historic forts like - Gooty Fort, Rayadurg Fort, Hemavathi, Penukonda Fort.

Ananthapur district is known for its rich, grand and famous tourist centres worth a visit. One such tourist centre is Thimmamma MarrimanuGutibayalu. It is 35 km. away from Kadiri.

To the pride of India, the "Marrimanu" is recorded as the biggest tree in the Guinness Book of World Records in 1989. The tree comprises nearly 1100 prop roots and according to the Botanical survey of India, Bangalore, the age of the tree is about 550 years.