Anantapur is the birth Place of Sri Satya Sai Baba and is the largest district in the state. It is also called Anantapuram and is famous for its silk trade. It is said that Anantapur got its name from Anantasagaram which means an endless ocean so named after a huge tank in the vicinity. This district is also known for its many pilgrimage centers forts and handicrafts.
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