In the state of AP, Guntur region is popular for Durgi Stone crafts and these works typify that rich and wealthy cultural heritage of the region. In this district, there is a region called Palnadu and this region has a small town called as Durgi. The stone art is known to have evolved from this small town, thereby having its name during the 15th century. Even though, nowadays, costlier stones like granites are used for production of idols for gods and goddesses, simple, yet effective stones were popular those days and one such stone is Durgi.

Nowadays, many owners of homes and commercial establishments look for cravings that are made in attractive stones like Durgi for placing in their homes and commercial establishments as a symbol of beauty. Even though, Durgi stone is widely used by the dealers for production of smaller idols and paper weights. Durgi town is not just popular for these cultural crafts, but this place is popular for many of its historical sites and religious attractions. Besides smaller items, temple chariots and Hindu temple dome models are also created for decorative purpose with these attractive Durgi stones. Also, the artisans create sculptures in the size of 6-12 inches with these stones. In addition, during the manufacturing process, they make use of small chisels.