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Vijayawada literally translates to the Place of
victory. It is also known as Bezawada or Blaze Wada because of its heat. It
is the third largest city in Andhra Pradesh, India and is located on the
banks of the Krishna River bounded by the lndrakeeladri Hills on the west
and the Budameru canal on the north. It is situated along the Madras-Howrah
and Madras-Delhi rail route. Vijayawada is in Krishna District, about 275 km
from the state capital Hyderabad and is known as the business capital of
Andhra Pradesh. It is spread over an area of 61 kmē with a population of
825,436.
Vijayawada is a major port and among Hindus, is known for the Kanaka Durga
temple. Vijayawada is also home to many cave temples, where Nataraj (Lord
Shiva engrossed in His cosmic dance), Vishnu and Lord Shiva are worshipped.
It is also home to an important Muslim shrine - the Hazrat Bal mosque, which
was believed to contain a holy relic, a strand of the Prophet's hair.
Vijayawada is also an important junction on the east coast train line from
Calcutta to Chennai. Kondapalli, a tiny village on the outskirts of
Vijayawada is known all over India for its handmade wooden toys. Quite close
to Vijayawada is also Kuchipudi town from which the famous dance form of
Andhra Pradesh has derived its name.
Vijayawada is famous for Automobile, Garments, Iron & Hardware industries.
The city of Vijayawada is run by the Vijayawada Municipal Corporation. The
main markets are in One Town and Kaleswara Rao Market area of Vijayawada. It
is estimated that nearly 10 crores of business takes place only in One Town.
It is famous for Iron and Hardware materials. Garments are mainly sold in
Besant Road and Governor Peta.
Transport :- Vijayawada is the intersection point of three main
national highways forming a central location of the state of Andhra Pradesh.
It has a railway junction trough which almost all of the trains running on
the south central sector pass through. State run city buses, autos and
rickshaws are the major means of transport in Vijayawada.
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HOW
TO REACH
By Air - The nearest airport is the domestic airport located at
Gannavaram, about 20-km, from the city. It connects Vijayawada to Hyderabad
and Vishakhapatnam. It is just a 30-minute flight away from Hyderabad.
By Train - Vijayawada is the largest railway junction of
the South Central Railway. It is Situated along the Chennai- Howrah and
Chennai-Delhi rail route. There are a number of express and super fast
trains, connecting Vijayawada with almost all the important places of the
country.
By Road - The city has a good network of roads that connects
Vijayawada with all the places within the state and also with the major
cities in India. One can also go to interesting Buddhist places by the buses
of Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation.
WHEN TO GO
Best time to travel Vijayawada is September to February.
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WHAT TO SEE |
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Prakasam Barrage :- The Prakasam Barrage is an
impressive 1223.5m long, modern regulator and road bridge that stretches
across the river Krishna. Its panoramic lake and the three canals that
run through the city give Vijayawada a Venetian appearance.
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Kanaka Durga Temple :- Kanaka Durga, goddess of
power, riches and benevolence is considered the presiding deity of
Vijayawada. The temple is set on the Indrakiladri hill. The deity in the
Kanaka Durga temple is regarded as Swayambhu or self-manifested, hence
is considered very powerful. It is said that Adi Sankara visited this
temple and installed the Sri Chakra here.
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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.
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Victoria Jubilee Regional Museum :- The Victoria
Jubilee Regional Museum was situated by Archaeological Department on
Bandar Road of the city. The museum exhibits graceful sculptures and
attractive paintings. But the highlight of the museum are the 'Buddha'
Alluru inscriptions of first and second centuries and the idol of
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WHERE TO EAT
You can try the special restaurant at the luxury hotels.
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