Vijaywada – Coastal City of Andhra Pradesh

Vijaywada is the third largest city in Andhra Pradesh, located on the banks of the Krishna River and surrounded by the Indrakiladri Hills on the West and the Budameru River on the North. Known for its juicy mangoes, mouth watering sweets and plenty of beautiful springs Vijayawada also known as Bezawada is known as the third largest city of the state is placed on the banks of the renowned River Krishna in the south, the Budameru River on the north, the Bay of Bengal in the east and Indrakeeladri Mountain in the west.

There are many tales behind the origin of the name of the city:

(a) Legends say that on Indrakiladri Hill, Vijaywada, Arjuna was blessed by Shiva.

(b) In another legend it is stated that Goddesses Durga killed the demon and rested in this place for some time. As she was victorious (Vijaya), Wada (city/place/location) the place got the name as Vijayawada which literally means "City of Victory". The epic of Mahabharata refers to Indrakiladri hills as the place where Arjuna secured "Pasupathastra" from Lord Siva

(c) In some legends Vijayawada was also known as Vijayavata and Rajendracholapura.

Vijayawada, literally means place of victory, is a very important place in South India, having the credit of being the largest railway junction in South India. The climate is tropical, specifically a tropical wet and dry climate, with hot summers and moderate winters. Vijayawada is located in the stretch of the Madras-Howrah and Madras-Delhi rail routes and National Highways 5 and 9 covering the city.

Juicy Mangoes, tongue watering sweets and plenty of beautiful springs Vijayawada, the third largest city of the state Andhrapadesh in India and also known as Bezawada, is placed on the banks of the renowned River Krishna in the south, the Budameru River on the north, the Bay of Bengal in the east and Indrakeeladri Mountain in the west. Vijayawada, literally means place of victory, is a very important place in South India, having the credit of being the largest railway junction in South India. Vijayawada is located in the stretch of the Madras-Howrah and Madras-Delhi rail routes and national highways 5 and 9 touch the city. Mainly inhabited by agricultural community, plenty of canals going through this place irrigate the farm land throughout the Krishna delta. Vijayawada is a significant trade and commerce hub and an important administrative center of Krishna District. Vijayawada was an integral part of Vijayanagar Empire under the great king Sri Krishna Devarayar.

Places to Visit:

Religious Places:

-Kanaka Durga Temple

-Marakata Rajarajeswari Temple

-Subramanya Swamy Temple

-Sri Nagarala Sri Maha Lakshmi Ammavaru Temple

-Mangalagiri

-Amaravati

-Hazarat Bal Mosque

-Hinkar Thirtha

-Gunadala Matha Shrine

Tourist Attractions:

-Prakasham Barrage

-Manginapudi Beach

-Undavalli Caves

-Rajiv Gandhi Park

-Gandhi Hill

-Victoria Museum

-Mogalarajapuram Caves

-Bhavani Island

-Kondapalli Fort

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