Nestled in the Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh, Yaganti stands as a prominent tourist destination, renowned for the Sri Yagantiswamy Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, offering a captivating glimpse of Andhra Pradesh tourism. Also known as Uma Maheshwara Temple, this ancient shrine, dating back to the 5th and 6th centuries, houses the unique Ardhanareeswara idol—a magnificent fusion of Shiva and Parvathi carved from a single stone. The festival of Maha Shivratri, celebrated with grandeur around October or November each year, attracts throngs of devotees and tourists to witness the temple’s festivities and the awe-inspiring idol.