Madanapalle, Town in Annamayya district, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Madanapalle is a town in Annamayya district, Andhra Pradesh, located at roughly 700 meters elevation. The administration covers 35 electoral wards, and three bus terminals link it with other cities in the region.
The settlement was founded in 1618 by Sri Maadanna and later grew into an administrative center. British colonial rule shaped its role as an important trade hub in the region.
The town takes its name from Sri Maadanna, who founded the settlement in the early 17th century. Besant Theosophical College was the place where Rabindranath Tagore created the English version of Jana Gana Mana in 1919.
The town experiences winter temperatures around 7 degrees Celsius (45 degrees Fahrenheit) and summer highs near 35 degrees Celsius (95 degrees Fahrenheit), so light clothing suits most of the year. Three bus terminals offer connections to Bangalore, Mysore, Chennai, and other cities.
The town runs the largest tomato market in Asia, supplying several southern Indian states. This trading center draws merchants from across the region daily.
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