The city of Weavers, Dharmavaram is situated at a distance of 47 kms from Anantapur, the capital of Ananthapur District , in Andhra Pradesh , India. Dharmavaram is well-connected both by rail and roadways. The place has derived its name from 'Dharmamba', the mother of 'Sri Kriyasakthi Odeyar' who constructed the local Dharmavaram tan

k.The city Dharmavaram is famous for silk sarees. This place is also known for its expertise in making leather puppets.

                               The Dharmavarm temples are very important places for pilgrimage.The Sri Lakshmi Chennakeshwara Temple is renowned for its architectural brilliance and for the perennial waterspout and pillars, which produce seven different musical notes when struck. It has a storied tower, extensive enclosures and an entrance carved in the Vijayanagar style. Puttaparthi, The birth place of Satya Sai is located 30 Kms from Dharmavaram