Religious Leaders and Philosophers
- Acharya Nagarjuna - Philosopher and Alchemist
- Yogi Vemana- Poet and philosopher
- U. G. Krishnamurti - Philosopher
- Jiddu Krishnamurti - 20th century spiritual teacher and philosopher
- Sringeri Shankaracharya
- Nimbarkacharya - One of the four principal Vaishnav acharyas of India.
- Vishnuswami - One of the four principal Vaishnav acharyas of India.
- Vallabha Charya - Another major Vaishnav acharya.
- Satya Sai Baba - An internationally renowned Spiritual Master, based in Puttaparti
- Pothuluri Veerabrahmam-A well-known saint and astronomer in the 17th century
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