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Vijayawada formerly known as Bezawada, is the second most populous city in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is the administrative headquarters of the NTR district and a part of State's Capital Region. Vijayawada lies on the banks of Krishna River and Budameru Rivulet surrounded by the hills of Eastern Ghats.
The museum has historical galleries, stone cut writings, coins, swords, body armour, shields, arms, ornamentation, etc., used by kings. A standing Buddha of white limestone of Alluru (3rd–4th century), [7] Lord Shiva and Goddess Durga as slaying the buffalo demon, Mahishasura (2nd century) can also be found at the museum.
Gunadala Matha Shrine (also: Our Lady of Lourdes or Mary Matha Church), [3] located in the city of Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, [4] is a renowned Catholic pilgrimage site [5] attracting approximately 10 lakh devotees during its annual festival. The site features a church, a grotto, and the stations of the Cross along the hill leading to the 18 ...
Mogalrajapuram is a major residential and commercial area in Vijayawada.It is one of the shopping district of the city. It is located at centre of Vijayawada beside low range hills.The area consists of many shopping malls.The area is well connected to the other places of city Suryaraopet, Governorpet, Beasent Road, Gunadala, Benz circle Ramavarappadu [1]
Visalaandhra was the first newspaper in the state, started from Vijayawada. [174] As per the 58th annual report of Press India 2013–14, the large and medium Telugu daily publications from Vijayawada include Andhra Jyothy , Eenadu , Sakshi , Suryaa , Andhra Prabha , Vaartha , Prajasakti , and Udaya Bharatam .
Gunadala railway station (station code:GALA [1]) is an Indian Railways station in the Gunadala neighbourhood of Vijayawada, and a satellite station of Vijayawada in Andhra Pradesh. [2] [3] It is situated on Vijayawada - Rajahmundry section of Howrah–Chennai main line and is administered by Vijayawada railway division of South Coast Railway zone.
One Town (or Old Town) is a commercial area of the city of Vijayawada. [1] It is a part of Old Town area of the city. [2] Arjuna Veedhi, Islampet, Jendachettu Centre, Kamsalipet, Rajarajeswaripet, Kothapet, Ajithsinghnagar, Jendachettu Centre and Winchipet are some of the areas under I–Town.
The Gandhi Hill (elevation 500 ft (150 m)) is a hill in Vijayawada, situated behind the Vijayawada railway station in the Tarapet area. A Gandhi Memorial, built on this hill, is the first in the country to have seven stupas. The hill is also popularly known by the name of Gandhi. [1] [2] The hill was formerly known as ORR hill. [3]