Introducing Vijayawada
Vijayawada, at the head of the delta of the mighty Krishna River, is considered by many to be the heart of Andhra culture and language. It’s also an important Hindu site, both for its Durga temple and the Krishna Pushkaram, held every 12 years, when Lord Pushkara is believed to reside in the River Krishna. Nearby Amaravathi, meanwhile, was a centre of Buddhist learning and practise for many centuries.
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Vijayawada’s a big, bustling city and an important port, but it’s also surrounded by hills, intersected by canals, ringed by fields of rice and palm, and imbued with a charm that takes time to emerge.
Last updated: Sep 21, 2008
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by sindhu4srini 18 February 2012
Our trip starts from Vijayawada on May 13th. Day 1: May 14th : Arrive at Delhi railway station at 10:30am and check in to Tara palace…
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RE: India -- Hate it or Love It
by hyginstsforindia 12 December 2011
nijkerk: I travelled for 15 hours through South India from Bangalore to Rajahmundry. The stations at larger cities are fine, the ones…
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RE: Places of interest on the East side
by davyd 07 December 2011
If you're adventurous you can visit Amravati on the way to Vijayawada. It's only place of interest between Chennai and Konark, also so-calle…
