Indian
States
Andhra Pradesh
INTRODUCTION
On the banks of the mighty Krishna River Vijayawada is
a major railway junction on the east coast line from kolkotta
to Chennai. It is practically the centre of Andhra in all its
aspects. About 265km east of Hyderabad, it's an important
industrial centre and a fairly hectic town. Few travellers stop
here but it's a most convenient place from which to visit Amravathi.
In vijayawada itself, there are a number of important Hindu temples
including the Kanaka Durga Temple on Indrakila Hill, as well as
two 1000 year old Jain temples. About eight km from Vijayawada,
across the river, are the ancient Hindu cave temples of Undavalil.
The name of Vijayawada is derived from the "Vijaya"
- victory. A famous landmark in the Prakasam barrage, the 1223.5
long modern regulator and road bridge across the Krishna river,
completed in 1957.It is the third largest city of Andhra pardesh.
The places to visit in Vijaywada are the Mogalrajapuram
caves, Prakasam Barrage, Gundala Church, Kanakadurga Temple,
Undavalliand Gandhi Stupa. Some site of religious significance
in Vijayawada is Hazrat Bal Mosque. It contains
the idols of Lord Nataraja, Vinayaka and others. The Ardhana-reeshwara
Murthy found here is considered the only one of its kind in South
India. St.Mary's church, set on a hillock in the eastern
side of the town at Gunadala, is also worth visiting. So altogether
Vijayawada presents a colourful and varied picture and can be
termed as a business cum pilgrim cum tourist centre. Asia's biggest
bus stand, with modern architecture, planned during NTR's time,
was commenced in the city sometime back.
Facts
of the Vijayawada
Altitude : 125 metres.
Best Season : September to February
Temparature : (deg C) Summer- Max 45, Min 28; Winter- Max
32, Min 18. Rainfall Mid June to August
STD : Code 0866
