The prime attraction of Proddatur is the elaborately carved Kanyaka Parameswari Temple. Other focal points are Agasteswara Temple built by Sage Agastya, Mukti Ramalingeswara Swamy Temple built by Krishna Deva Raya, Sri Ayyappa Temple and Sai Baba Temple.
Proddatur is also an important business and trading center in the district.