After the origin of Andhra Pradesh Vijayawada become famous. Even though Amaravathi is constructing Capital for new Andhra Pradesh, The nearest cities are Vijayawada and Guntur.Some of the Awesome places are mentioned below.
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- Sri Kanaka Durga Devi Temple on the hill Indrakeladri. Vijayawada
- Mangalagiri Panakala Swami Around 12km away from Vijayawada
- Bhavani Dweepam Near Vijayawada
- Bapu Museum in Vijayawada
- Kondapalli Kota near Vijayawada
Sri Kanaka Durga Devi Temple on the hill Indrakeladri. Vijayawada
Sri Kanaka Durga Devi Temple on the hill Indrakeladri and is the second largest temple in Andhra Pradesh. Mata kanakaDurga is the godess here. The Name Vijayawada means a Place of Victory .People worship Maa Durga for Courage, Succss, Wealth and Health.This holy shrine of Goddess Durga is self-manifested or in other words called as Swayambhu. Festivals like Dasara celebrated in a very big way here with large number of pilgrims taking part in the festivities.
Sage Indrakila practiced severe penance of Godees Durga Maa, When She blessed him with her presence , the sage requested her to reside on his head and keep a vigil on the wicked demons.Then Godess DurgaMaa killed all the demons and finally Mahisasura thus protecting the people of Vijayawada from evil.Adhi shankaracharya visited this temple and establish Sri Chakra Archna here. Peple take holydip in River krishna before visiting the temple
Mangalagiri Panakala Swami Around 12km away from Vijayawada
Mangalagiri Panakala Swami Around 12km away from Vijayawada. Lord Sri Lakshmi Nrusimha Swami is worshipped here. On the Hill The Nrusimha swami Rupam takes Panakam. What ever the liquid panakam you pore in Swami he returns half amount of it. It is experience of the worshippind deities.There are two temples in Mangalagiri. One at the foot of an auspicious hill , the temple has one of the highest gopurams (153 feet high and 49 feet wide) in South India.The Other temple is at on the hill where Lord Gandala Nrusimha swami called as Panakala swami.
Bhavani Dweepam Near Vijayawada
Bhavani Dweepam extended around 133 acres. Bhavani Island situated in the midst of the Krishna River, at Vijayawada. It is located at the upstream of Prakasam Barrage and is considered one of the largest river islands in India. It has a robotic dinosaur park, garden maze, mirror maze, golf and badminton simulator, cycling. It is an island with Colorful locations and you can reach by toursim boats.Lot of facilities are arranged by State Government. Resorts, Parks are most attractive locations here. You cannot take outside food but you can take your own water bottles. People who visits Vijayawada visit this place.
Bapu Museum in Vijayawada
This Museum is named on Famous Cartoonist, Writer and Director Bapu who got a historic place in Telugu Cinema. Bapu Museum is an archaeological museum located on M.G Road previously known as Victoria Jubilee Museum. in Vijayawada. It is located in mahatma Gandhi Road. Hindu and Buddhist dream muscles, Old coins and more historical items are exhibiting here. The Museum exhibits most preserved sculptures and paintings, attract visitors with their unique collections. Admission to the museum is free.
The Indo-European architechture building is around hundred years old.It has a collection of Gandhiji’s oldest belongings and other memorable items. The statue of Buddha and a white calcareous figure of Buddha in a standing position.The Museum is a must-visit destination for those interested in historical and prehistoric objects.the museum showcases large sculptures, paintings, and artefacts from Buddhist and Hindu monuments, some dating back to the 2nd and 3rd centuries.
Kondapalli Kota near Vijayawada
Kondapalli Kota near Vijayawada is another attraction which 18km from Vijayawada .The Kota lies to the west of Kondapalli in Ibrahimpatnam mandal of NTR district in Andhra Pradesh.The Kondapalli Kota was built by Prolaya Vema Reddy of Reddi Kingdom during the 14th century. According to the historians this Kota was built in 1360 CE by Anna Vema Reddy after he captured Kondapalli from Mudigonda Chalukya. During the historical Days,several dynasties, from the Reddi rulers , Gajapati dynasty to the Nizams and then the East India Company.The Kondapalli Kota has seen it was one of the trade centre. During British time this was used to train soldiers.