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Hyderabad |
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| Hyderabad,
the capital of Andhra Pradesh was founded in the
late 6th century by Qutab Shahi dynasty line of
Kings known for their beautiful monuments and mosques,
Medieval Indian, Saracenic, Mughal and Colonial
architecture which, create an architectural richness
rarely found in other parts of the country.Hyderabad
has a domestic and an International airport at Begumpet
about 16 km from the city. Secunderabad is a major
junction and headquarters of the South Central Railway
Zone. The district has an extensive network of National
highways and other roads. |
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Vijayawada |
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| Vijayawada
or the "City
of Victory" as it literally
translates is called so as it was here or so it
is believed that Arjuna, the Pandava Prince was
rewarded for his penance, which he did on Indrakiladri
Hill. Today, with excellent communications, perhaps
the best in the South where railways are concerned,
Vijayawada is looking forward to an exciting future.
A predominantly business city of the Coastal Anthra,
Vijayawada on the banks of the holy river Krishna
attracts many piligrims as well for its temple dedicated
to Durra. The city is also a base for visiting the
Buddhist excavations at Amaravati, which is less
than 70 kms, away. |
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Warangal |
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Warangal
was the ancient capital of the Kakatiya rulers.
It was here that the fort was constructed by king
Ganapathi in 1199 A.D and completed by Rudramadevi
in the year 1261. The thousand pillard temple with
its star shaped shrines dedicated to Shiva, Vishnu
and Surya, the famous Ramappa temple & lake,
the Pakhal lake are worth visiting. It is known
for Thousand Pillar Temple. A fine specimen of Kakatiya
architecture and sculpture, the Thousand Pillar
temple as the name implies has many pillars, all
efficient carved. The temple is built in Chalukyan
Style. The Nandi here has beautiful finishing.
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Vishakapatnam
/ Vizag |
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| The land
of the golden beaches was just over half a century
ao a small fishing village. One would be amazed
at the manner in which this port city with a natural
harbour developed into one of the fastest growing
cities in Asia.Vast stretches of beaches right next
to the city on one side and undulating green hills
on the other have made Vizag, as it is endearingly
called, a tourist haven.An ideal destination, it
caters to the religiousminded, the Buddhist pilgrim,
the fun-lovers and adventure-seekers. A number of
beaches and a long stretch of road along the sea-shore
up to Bheemunipatnam town, the second oldest municipality
in the country, are a pleasure to experience. |
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Tirupati |
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| Tirupati
is one of the important pilgrim centre in India.
It is famous for the shrine of the seven hills,
dedicated to Lord Venkateshwara, of Tirumala- 13
kms. The principal deity of this temple is Lord
Venkateswara also known as Balaji. The temple is
a masterpiece of Dravidian architecture with its
gopuram facing east. The vimana is completely covered
with gold plate and this is known as Ananda Nilayam.
The statues of Krishnadevaraya and his consort can
be seen in the temple. The Brahmostavam or annual
festival is celebrated in September. |
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Srisailam |
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| The temple
at Srisailam is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is considered
as one of his twelve Jyotirlingas. Srisailam, also
known as Sriparvata is situated in the Rishabgiri
Hills on the Southern banks of the river Krishna
in Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh. Mention of
Srisailam as Sriparvata has been made in the immortal
epic of the Hindus - the "Mahabharata".
Nearest airport is at Hyderabad- 232 kms linked
with Bangalore, Bhubaneswar, Bombay, Calcutta, Delhi,
Madras, Nagpur, Vishakapatnam. |
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Belum
Caves |
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Originally
discovered in 1854 by H.B.Foote, these subturanean
passages were explored by the Department of archealogy
and Museums, followed by team of European spalelogist
led by Mr Gebaner, Belum Caves are the second largest
natural caves in Indian Sub. continent after Meghalaya
Caves.These underground caves are located on a flat
agricultural field, have 3 well like cavities with
the central one being the main entrance to the caves.
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Borra
Caves |
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Originally
discovered in 1854 by H.B.Foote, these subturanean
passages were explored by the Department of archealogy
and Museums, followed by team of European spalelogist
led by Mr Gebaner, Belum Caves are the second largest
natural caves in Indian Sub. continent after Meghalaya
Caves.These limestone caves were formed as a result
of the action of Gosthani River. The river, which
now flows through these caves, was once upon a time
flowing over the limestone area. Due to the pressure
exerted by the river water on the mineral deposits,
the limestone dissolved and gradually the caves
were formed.
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Undavalli
Caves |
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The Undavalli
caves, in the village of Undavalli, are at a distance
of and nearly The high hill overlooking the Krishna
river hosts fine specimens of rock cut architectural
of the Buddhists.
These caves were excavated in 4th-5th centuries
A.D. These four storied caves with a 5m long reclining
statue of Lord Vishnu sculpted from a single block
of granite, is one of the best and earliest type
here. |
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Yaganti
Caves |
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| The natural
caves at Yaganti such as Rokalla cave, Venkateswara
cave, Sanka cave, and Veera Brahmam caves add beauty
and serenity to this holy place. Potuluri Veera
Brahmam has written his monumental work, kalagnanam
in this cave only. |
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