What is "pulivendula"

Pulivendula is a town in Kadapa district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. The name comes from "Puli Mandala" (meaning Group of Tigers), which was a forest area with high population of tigers, according to ancient sayings, gradually came to be known as Pulivendula. It is located in Pulivendula mandal of Jammalamadugu revenue division.