Kadiri

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Kadiri is a major city in Sri Sathya Sai District the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is a Selection Grade (Upgraded in Sep 2026 from Special Grade) Municipal City Council and headquarters of Kadiri Mandal and Kadiri Revenue Division. Kadiri Taluka ('Mandalam') was the largest taluk in the state of Andhra Pradesh. Kadiri is known for its jasmine and saffron flowers. Kadiri saffron is widely sold in Andhra and Karnataka. The Sri Lakshmi Narasimhaswamy Temple is reminiscent of Kadiri to the people of Karnataka, Telangana And Tamil Nadu. The name of Kadiri has also some interesting past. The town was initially named as Khadripuram as khadara plants were found in the surrounding forests.

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