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dam6.jpgdam636 viewsThe Gandhi Stupa:
The 15.8 ft Gandhi Stupa stands on Gandhi Hill or Orr Hill. Dedicated to Gandhiji, it has the teachings of Gandhi inscribed on stone slabs, Gandhi memorial Library, sound and light show and planetarium. It also offers panoramic views of the town below.
Hazratbal Mosque:
Hazrat Bal Mosque, a site of religious significance in Vijayawada, enshrines a holy relic of Prophet Mohammad, which is displayed once a year.
hyderabad-vijayawada.jpghyderabad-vijayawada54 viewsAmaravati
Amaravati is situated in Sattenapalli Taluk of Guntur District and it is famous as the seat of a temple to Lord Shiva worshipped here as Lord Amareswara and also for the Buddhist sculptures, which are world famous. Amareswaram is considered sacred because of three things, the Krishna River, an important Kshetra with a Sthalamahatyam and the Sri Mahalinga Murthy, which are three sacred principles embodied in one.
krishna_river_vijayawada.jpgkrishna river vijayawada42 viewsKuchipudi
Kuchipudi, 60-km from Vijayawada, is the birthplace of Siddhendra Yogi, originator of the famous Kuchipudi style of dance. The village is in an area known for artistic divine and literary pursuits. A full-fledged dance school keeps the memory of the great yogi alive by offering courses to train students in the Kuchipudi dance form.
krishna_temple.JPGkrishna temple36 viewsMogalrajapuram Caves:
The Mogalarajapuram caves having three cave temples dating back to the 5th century, enshrines the idols of Lord Nataraja, Vinayaka and other deities. However, the Ardhanareeshwara Murthy is considered only one of its kind in Deccan India.
Akkana and Madanna Caves:
The rock-cut caves are dedicated to Akkana and Madanna, the ministers of Abdul Hasan Tanashah in the 17th century. Another 2nd century cave enshrining the Hindu trinity of Brahma, Vishnu and Maheshwara is situated nearby.
prakasam-barrage1.jpgprakasam-barrage134 viewsKanakaDurga Temple:
Kanaka Durga is the presiding deity of Vijayawada. Situated on the Indrakiladri hill, the idol of the deity is said to be Swayambhu or self-manifested. It is said that Adi Shankaracharya visited the temple and installed the Sri Chakra here.
Malleswaraswami Temple:
Next to the Kanakadurga temple, the shrine of Malleswara Swamy, also known as Mallikarjuna or the Malleswara, is said to have been founded by Yudhishthira, the eldest of the five Pandavas, as a token of their victory of South
Prakasam_Barrage.jpgPrakasam Barrage30 viewsPrakasam Barrage
The barrage first completed in 1855, located on the outskirts of Vijayawada is one of the earliest major irrigation projects in Southern India. The barrage 1000m long was named after the first Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Sri Tanguturi Prakasam. The scheme irrigates nearly one million ha, converting the Krishna delta into the richest granary in Andhra.
the-gateway-hotel-vijayawada.jpgthe-gateway-hotel-vijayawada35 viewsGundala Church
Gundala Church is situated on a hillock on the eastern side of the town, at Gundala. It attracts a large number of devotees. A fair is held annually in the month of February, in which thousands of devotees participate.
Undavalli Caves
The Undavalli caves, in the village of Undavalli, are at a distance of 8-km from Vijayawada and nearly 280-km from Hyderabad. The high hill overlooking the Krishna river hosts fine specimens of cut-in architectural and sculptural models.
The_lush_paddy_fields-Vijayawada.jpgThe lush paddy fields-Vijayawada32 viewsPlaces to visit in Vijayawada - Amaravati
Bhavani Island
Gandhi Stupa
Ghantasala
Gunadala Matha Shrine
Hamsala Devi
Hazrathbal Mosque
Hinkar Thirtha (Jain Temple), Mangalagiri
Kanaka Durga Temple
Kolleru Lake
Kondapalli
Kondapalli Fort
Kuchipudi
Machilipatnam
Manginapudi Beach
Mangalagiri
Mogalrajapuram Caves
Prakasam Barrage
Rajiv Gandhi Park
The Victoria Jubilee Museum
Undavalli Caves
vijayawada-station.jpegvijayawada-station35 viewsVijayawada is the third largest city in Andhra Pradesh, India, located on the banks of the Krishna River and bounded by the Indrakiladri Hills on the West and the Budameru River on the North. The city is located in the Krishna District, about 275 kilometres (171 mi) from the state capital Hyderabad.The Chalukyas of Kalyan once conquered this place. Vijayawada literally translates to "The Place of Victory".
vijayawada.jpgvijayawada28 viewsVijayawada is bounded by the Indrakiladri Hills on the east and west and the Budameru River on the north. The Northern, North-Western, and South-Western parts of the city are covered by a low range of hills, while the Central, South-Western and North-Western parts are covered by rich and fertile agriculture lands with three major irrigation canals.
vijayawada1.jpgvijayawada130 viewsBuddhist sites
Amaravati, Bhattiprolu, Goli, Guntupalli, Ghantasala and Chinna Ganjam are some important Buddhist sites near Vijayawada. Many stupas and viharas were built during the Satavahana and Salivahana dynasties.
Akkana and Madanna Caves:
The rock-cut caves are dedicated to Akkana and Madanna, the ministers of Abdul Hasan Tanashah in the 17th century. Another 2nd century cave enshrining the Hindu trinity of Brahma, Vishnu and Maheshwara is situated nearby.
vijayawada_28129.jpgvijayawada 2812936 viewsKanaka Durga Temple: One of the most popular temples in Andhra Pradesh, it is located on Indrakeeladri hill overlooking the city as well as the River Krishna. One can either motor up the ghat road or take to the steps on foot. Inscriptions of different dynasties are found in the temple. During Dasara Festival, thousands of devotees from the city and its environs throng the temple after a holy dip in the River Krishna close by the temple. It was built after 12th century by Maharaja Poosapati Madhava Varma
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