Dhone

Dhone, formerly called Dronachalam, lies in the inland country of Rayalaseema. Local tradition derives its name from Dronacharya, the teacher of the Mahabharata, who is said to have meditated on the hill at the village. A temple to Hanuman and a dargah stand on the hill, where worshippers of different traditions have gathered. The surrounding land also contains large deposits of limestone.