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| Adoni town is located in Kurnool district of Andra Pradesh. It is famous for arts and crafts and the fort of Adoni. Jamma Masjid is a fine piece of Muslim architecture located in Adoni. |
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| Perched on top of five granite hills, the fort was once a strong hold of the Vijayanagar Empire. The fort got its mention in several war chronicles of the contemporary times The fort now lies in ruins upon five rocky granite hills. The fort now lies in ruins upon five rocky granite hills. Altitude: 1427 feet above sea level |
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| The city of Adoni is known for its strong mythological as well as historical legacy. Sri Rama is said to have frequented this place during Vanavasa. The history of Adoni dates back to Ramayana Period.that can be traced to the mighty Vijayanagar empire. Adoni in the past was known as "Yadavagiri" and "Adavani During the rule of the Nawabs of Deccan the place got much importance. Adoni falls on the Bangalore Chennia Rail line. Telegu, Kannada and Urdu are the language of the local populace. |
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| Adoni is also famous for the cotton dhurries locally known as 'shatranjis.' Their skilful weaving has created a sensation in the export market. Most of the materials are exhibited during various events at Shilparamam, the arts and crafts village located in Hyderabad |
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| Things to see at Adoni |
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| Jumma Masjid: The Jamma Masjid is located within the fort it’s a fine piece of Muslim architecture. It was built somewhere around 1680 AD by Madu Qadiri, who was an Adil Shahi Governor. |
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| Kaman Bavi, Venkanna Bavi, Baichigeri Sai Baba Ashramam is located on the outskirts of Adoni town. 100 feet Sthoopam is the special attraction of this beautiful Devasthanam. Sri Mahayogi Laxmamma Avva Temple a prime attraction, the local populace of Adoni owes their success to the goddess of the town, Mahayogi Lakshmamma. Mahayogi Laxmamma is also popularly known as "Avva (grand-mother).The temple is huge with marble floorings. |
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| Ranamandala Anjanaswamy Temple very famous temple. That Sri Anjaneya killed at this very place demons who were disturbing Sri Rama during his exile. That is the reason this place is called Rana mandala. Shri Vyasa Thirtha during his sojurn at Adoni established the idol of Shri MukhyaprANa on the hillock. Since then the deity is popularly known as ‘raNa mandala AnjanEya |
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| Distance of Adoni from Mantralayam is 42 Km
From Hyderabad (225 Km)
From Chennai: (501 km (By rail))
From Kurnool- (103 Km)
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| Adoni is well connected through road and rail |
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