tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-85070606903605624172024-02-07T06:19:42.347-08:00Bharatha DarshiniAditya Madhav Nayanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03635231572122633670noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8507060690360562417.post-59339136986930617142019-12-22T07:10:00.000-08:002019-12-22T07:10:43.342-08:00A visit of coastal Ecosystems in and around Visakhapatnam by DMTC Japan<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Coastal areas are one of the most dynamic environments on the earth and area being constantly re-shaped by both natural processes and human development. The east coast of India particularly the coastal regions of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh are severe prone to cyclonic storms. </div>
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Disaster preparedness refers to measures taken to prepare for and reduce the effects of disasters. That is, to predict and, where possible, prevent disasters, mitigate their impact on vulnerable populations, and respond to and effectively cope with their consequences. Disaster Management can be defined as the organization and management of resources and responsibilities for dealing with all humanitarian aspects of emergencies.</div>
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A visit of coastal Ecosystems in and around Visakhapatnam on the notes of ecologically sustainable disaster preparedness and management has been done by Disaster Management Training Center (DMTC), University of Tokyo, Japan under my supervision on 10th and 11th December 2018. The DMTC team was at Visakhapatnam for a conference on "Disaster Mitigation and Management" at GITAM University. It was pleasure to meet the dignitaries and discuss with them on ecological aspects of Visakhapatnam. </div>
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The dignitaries were Dr. Muneyoshi Numada, Dr. Yasmin Bhattacharya, Dr. Shiozaki Yuto, Dr. Chaitanya Krishna, Ms. Sumiyo Okawa, Mr. Kishor Timsina, Mr. Hossain Shakawat , Mr. Ganesh Jimee along with Dr. P.V. Unnikrishnan. </div>
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Me explaining the biological role of a sand binder at Sagar Nagar beach</div>
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Discussing about the natural coastal forest ecosystem at Seetakonda</div>
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The rapid industrialization has put immense pressure on Shelter belts along the coastal region in India. As per National Green Tribunal and Coastal Regulatory Zone norms there should be 500 meters from the seashore should be filled with shelter belts. A shelter belt can make a coast safe from cyclonic effect if maintained well. The East coast of India is a regular tropical cyclone zone and needs a shelter belt with endemic flora.</div>
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Explaining about the importance of shelter belts and natural dunes at Bheemunipatnam.</div>
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A windbreak or shelter belt is a plantation usually made up of one or more rows of trees or shrubs planted in such a manner as to provide shelter from the wind and to protect soil from erosion. This technique can be implemented along sea coasts also to protect from coastal erosion's, storms and winds. The other benefits include providing habitat for wildlife and in some regions the trees are harvested for wood products. </div>
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A Discussion about eroded slopes near Rushikonda</div>
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Dunes provide habitat for highly specialized plants and animals, including rare and endangered species. They can protect beaches from erosion and recruit sand to eroded beaches. Stabilizing dunes involves multiple actions. Planting vegetation reduces the impact of wind and water. It can help retain sand and other material needed for a healthy sand dune ecosystem. </div>
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With DMTC team at Jodugullapalem Beach</div>
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The erosion of foot hills and degradation of hillocks is a serious issue related to ecology in that particular region.Vegetation and slope stability should be classified as an important factor for improving the green cover on degraded hills. The hilltop removal also affects the hill slope degradation along with many factors. There are four major ways in which vegetation influences slope stability: wind throwing, the removal of water, mass of vegetation (surcharge), and mechanical reinforcement of roots.</div>
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Me along with Mr. Raju, Dr. Yasmin, Dr. Shiozaki, Ms. Prasanna and Mr. Rayudu</div>
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Me along with Dr. P.V. Unnikrishnan, Dr. Yasmin, Dr. Shiozaki at Bheemili</div>
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After a visit of coastal ecosystems from Bheemunipatnam to RK Beach in Vizag the team got to an idea of how natural resilience can be included as priority in Disaster Management. I have been invited to work along with DMTC Japan in the near future on inclusion of "Natural Resilience in Disaster Management". I thank Dr. Unni Krishnan and Environmentalist Mr. J.V. Ratnam who made this possible. </div>
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It is our basic responsibility to protect our Ecosystem</div>
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Aditya Madhav Nayanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03635231572122633670noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8507060690360562417.post-35575554978251813262017-09-01T02:13:00.000-07:002017-09-01T02:13:31.245-07:00Kulayi Cheruvu Park: Biodiversity hotspot of Kakinada<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Parks play an important role in stabilizing the urban environment in all possible ways. These parks should be filled with endemic(native) flora for a sustainable ecology. One such park is Vivekanada Park (locally known as Kulayi cheruvu). Kulayi cheruvu means Water tank pond, which was built during British time for drinking water supply to the then city of Kakinada. Now the City Water treatment plant lies beside the park improved along the tank. </div>
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I just made a random census of flora at this park in 3 different seasons of a year and found that nearly 87% of the green cover in the park is endemic(native) trees and 13% of exotic and decorative flora. There are varied fauna observed at this park during my visits. I am just listing some details of my tree census done at Kulayi cheruvu park.</div>
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There are some endemic fruit bearing plants in single number at the park. Small flowering shrubs and various endemic and exotic ornamental plants were located along the pathway and walkway around the tank in the park. </div>
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Besides the flora the park consists of varied range of fauna due to the presence of a large water tank. One can observe a variety of birds like cormorants, sand pipers, egrets, crows, mynas, babblers, ducks, pied kingfisher. Mammals like squirrels, mongoose, fruitbats. Amphibians like frogs, pond terrapins and fresh water turtles. Reptiles as water snakes, bronze backs, lizards. Insects like dragon flies, butterflies, carpenter bees, honey bees, wasps in this park. </div>
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Every civic body should think of improving the urban parks with more than 90% of endemic green cover for a sustainable Eco system. Kulayi cheruvu park sets an example for being a biodiversity hotspot and oxygen ground in the heart of Kakinada city. As per statistics on average, one tree produces nearly 260 pounds of oxygen each year. So the amount of oxygen released from 50% of fully and medium grown trees here in this park will be immense and supporting life. </div>
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Aditya Madhav Nayanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03635231572122633670noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8507060690360562417.post-14292609484877732682016-07-19T23:36:00.001-07:002016-07-19T23:36:37.825-07:00A trip to Simhachalam Forest<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
The Eastern Ghats Mobile belt is a range of hills along the coast of Visakhapatnam city. These are formed by a tectonic arrangement with Khondalite suite and Quartz Archean rocks along the Eastern Ghats. The Simhachalam hill range lies along this belt towards the North of the city. A variety of endemic flora and fauna lies on this range of hills. A group of enthusiasts went up the hill for a trek of 12 Km to and fro in the year 2014. I was one of them.<br />
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The trek was awesome as it was monsoon</div>
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A Buddhist ruin site is located at Krishnapuram village near Padmanabham in Visakhapatnam district of Andhra Pradesh. The site is located on a 50 meter high flat terraced hillock.</div>
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Satellite Imagery of Krishnapuram Buddhist site (in yellow)</div>
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(Coordinates: 17°59'15"N 83°20'57"E)</div>
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This site was explored by me(N. Aditya Madhav) on 19th August 2015 and a team of historical enthusiasts visited the site on 23rd August 2015. The site Photographs were observed by freelance archaeologists and was identified as a site in connection to rock cut cisterns to store rain water during Buddhist times, mostly contemporary with nearby sites of Pellikonda, Pavurallakonda, Cherukupalli and Gudiwada dibba.</div>
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Traces of a Rock cut cistern</div>
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Some traces of rock cut cisterns, water channel were found towards west side of the hillock facing the river Gosthani, which is 0.5 KM away. There was a small drain towards the foot of the hill, which merges into the river Gosthani. </div>
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View of the Hillock</div>
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Historical Enthusiasts at the Site</div>
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Another Rock cut cistern and channel on the hillock</div>
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The rock cut cisterns were filled with gravel and we were unable to detect the exact shape or cluster. This site is on the opposite side of Pellikonda Buddhist site. A letter has been sent to the concerned state archaeological authorities to confirm the date of the site. Hope this site gets some attention and goes through detailed exploration very soon.</div>
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The Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary is a forest located near Visakhapatnam. It is under the control of Andhra Pradesh Forest Department since March 10, 1970. Earlier the land was under the control of Maharajah of Vizianagaram. It was named after the local hillock Kambalakonda. It is a dry evergreen forest mixed with scrub and meadows and covers an area of 70.70 square kilometers. Eastern Ghats form the world's 7th Unique Bio diverse region and Kambalakonda lies along the Eastern Ghats Mobile Belt.<br />
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Schematic Map of Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary ( Not to Scale)</div>
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The sanctuary has a dry evergreen forest mixed with scrub and meadows. The terrain is hilly with steep slopes. Madhurawada Dome in Eastern Ghats mobile belt is formed by a tectonic arrangement with Khondalite suite and Quartz Archean rocks along the Eastern Ghats north of Visakhapatnam city, Andhra Pradesh, India. This area is a dry evergreen forest Zone. Madhurawada Dome along the Eastern Ghats Mobile Belt is an important region of Biodiversity and a barrier for sea erosion's on the city scape of Vizag.</div>
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Today the area of Madhurawada Dome is facing a serious threat of deforestation due illegal constructions in the name of expansion of the city. Lets take up the ecological responsibility for the conservation of Eastern Ghats Mobile Belt (EGMB) . The EGMB acts as a natural protector for the city of Visakhapatnam on the north and west of the city. Lets come together to protect the Eastern Ghats of India.</div>
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<span style="text-align: center;"><b>Buddhist Ruin site of Pellikonda</b></span> is located near Mukundapuram and Reganigudem village's in Anandapuram mandal, Visakhapatnam district, Andhra Pradesh. As seen from a satellite image the low level Hilltop (50 M) looks like a <b>boomerang</b> in North east to South west orientation.<br />
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Satellite Imagery of Pellikonda Buddhist site</div>
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This site was first explored in 1990's by the State Archaeology Department of Andhra Pradesh and was just left with a documentation and no traces of security are found at the site. As per the observations and data from historians the site may be dated back as a contemporary of Pavurallakonda and other Early Buddhist sites near Bheemunipatnam and Visakhapatnam.</div>
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During an exploration by historical enthusiasts and freelance archaeologist's in April 2013, Brick remnants, potsherds and columns were found scattered on the flat terraced area towards North east of the Hillock. </div>
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View of Pellikonda Buddhist site</div>
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Potsherd at Pellikonda Buddhist Site</div>
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<b>Dannanapeta Megalithic Site</b> near to Amadalavalasa town in Srikakulam district of Andhra Pradesh has a unique and large megalithic complex, which includes a large dolmen, many small cists and innumerable post holes and menhirs. The dolmen is one of the biggest in dimensions, the single capstone on the dolmen weighs up to 50 tonnes and the entire complex makes an extremely interesting and valuable heritage site.<br />
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The largest Megalithic dolmen of Early Iron Age</div>
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Unfortunately the Government polytechnic college of Amadalavalasa has come up right next to the site and there is a lot of building activity nearby. The site is being vandalized by the villagers for its stones. If urgent measures are not taken to protect the site, it is in danger of total disappearance. Dannanapeta megalithic site has been notified by State Archaeology department in 2011. But, there were no traces of preservation here till now. </div>
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As per historians, these megaliths can be dated back between (1000 BCE to 500 BCE), post holes around the dolmens suggest that this place suggests a memorial or worshiping center by the Iron Age man.Small caves which were used for habitation by the Iron Age man were also explored here at Dannanapeta. These caves would have been later occupied by Jain monks between (1st CE to 2nd CE), as the traces of rock beds in the caves and water troughs were observed on the surface of the caves. Prehistoric Rock shelters were also observed here at Dannanapeta.</div>
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Prehistoric Caves at Dannanapeta megalithic site</div>
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People under the Dolmen, who visited the site, a building construction nearby</div>
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Me explaining a team about the usage of Post Holes at the megalithic site</div>
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This particular archaeological structure was explored and discovered by a Freelance archaeologist <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kadiyala_Venkateswara_Rao">Kadiyala Venkateswara Rao</a> in 2011. The discovery is significant as it is the biggest dolmen measuring 36 X 14 feet with a thickness of two feet, so far not reported from Andhra Pradesh.</div>
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As per the observations and information from local's, the historical site is being vandalized on a speed pace as many megaliths were already destroyed and these are being crushed and used for the construction of a building very near to the site. There is an urgency to save and preserve this unique megalithic site to provide evident Historical studies for future generations.</div>
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Schematic map of Dannanapeta Megalithic Site</div>
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<b>Gudiwada Dibba</b> is a small hillock at Gudiwada village in Bhogapuram mandal, Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh. It located on the banks of River Gosthani. This village is geographically located towards north of Tagarapuvalasa town but politically located in Bhogapuram mandal.<br />
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A small hillock with semi terraced area is located on the banks of the river Gosthani at Gudiwada village. It consists of two Hindu temples at present but is full of Buddhist Remains scattered all over the hilltop terraced areas along with rock cut steps to the river on the west side of the hillock. This site would have flourished as a <b>Hinayana Buddhist site</b> from <b>2nd century BC to 3rd century AD</b>.<br />
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The Hillock is formed as 2 flat terraces:<br />
The upper terrace towards East consists of Buddhist Stupa (Possible Apsidal Stupa) remnants and a small rock cut cistern.<br />
The lower terrace towards West consists of Buddhist Vihara remnants<br />
Rock cut steps are present towards River Gosthani at the west end of the hillock.<br />
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This site has some resemblance to Pavurallakonda and Thotlakonda Buddhist site in the near Vicinity. It is 6 KM away from Bheemunipatnam. Many Brick remnants are found scattered on the terraced area of this hillock. It would have served as a junction point and navigational point through the waters of River Gosthani and Bheemunipatnam sea routes. The absence of Buddhist Sculpture shows the possibility of an early <b>Buddhist settlement</b> at this place.<br />
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Explorations on this hillock (<b>Gudiwada Dibba</b>) during October 2012 yielded an ancient Buddhist heritage site possibly of 2nd Century BC. The site was documented by the <b>State Archaeological department of Andhra Pradesh</b>. The Excavations are yet to start at this ancient Buddhist site.<br />
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The details of this site with evidences was provided by me(N Aditya Madhav) in 2012 to the State Archaeological department. This site was explored by me and my brothers (Pranav , Naveen) in 2011 under the study project <b>BIRHAJ (Buddhism, Its Resemblances with Hinduism And Jainism)</b>.<br />
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A Monthly Photo Calender of Pavurallakonda Buddhist Monastic Ruins at Bheemili in Visakhapatnam district, Andhra Pradesh, India.<br />
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Pavurallakonda<b> </b>or Pavurallabodu is the local name of a hill, popularly known as Narasimhaswamy konda, near Bheemunipatnam about 25 km towards North from Visakhapatnam city. It is located at a height of about 150 meters above mean sea level. It consists of a ruined hill top Buddhist Monastic Complex probably witnessed human habitation from 3rd Century BCE to 2nd century CE. It is one of the Largest Buddhist Monasteries of North Coastal Andhra Region. Hinayana Buddhism must have flourished at this hill-top site.<br />
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Ruined Buddhist Relief</div>
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One among the 16 rock cut cisterns</div>
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A Monthly Photo Calender of Bavikonda Buddhist Monastic Ruins at Visakhapatnam, </div>
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<span style="font-family: sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 19.200000762939453px;">Bavikonda Buddhist Complex is about 16 km from Visakhapatnam city on a hill about 130 meter above Mean Sea Level. The term Bavikonda in Telugu language means a hill of wells. As per its name, Bavikonda is a hill which has wells for the collection of rainwater. Bavikonda Monastery dates back to the 3rd century BCE.</span></span><br />
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<b>Maha Stupa at Bavikonda</b></div>
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<b>Interior hall of Apsidal Stupa</b></div>
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<b>Top view of a Votive Stupa</b></div>
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<b>Stone Stupa at Bavikonda</b></div>
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<b>Vihara Remnants at Bavikonda</b></div>
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<b>A Votive Stupa at Bavikonda</b></div>
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<b>KAPILA TEERTHAM</b><br />
Location : Tirupati in Chittoor District of Andhra Pradesh<br />
Presiding Deity : Lord Shiva As Kapileswara Swamy<br />
Sacred Theertha : One Of The 108 Sacred Teerthas (Springs) flowing on Tirumala Hills.<br />
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Waterfalls at Kapila Theertham</div>
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The Holy Temple of Kapila Theertham is the only temple dedicated to Lord Shiva in the holy temple cities of Tirupati and Tirumala that abound with temples of the Vaishnavait Deity Vishnu.<br />
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This huge temple stands at the entrance to a mountain cave in one of the steep and vertical faces at the foot of the amazing hills of Tirumala, where the waters of the mountain stream falls as a huge waterfall.<br />
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<b>Lay out map of Kapila Theertham</b></div>
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One of the holiest of Hindu saints, Saint <b>Kapila Maharshi,</b> was said to have lived here, worshipped, and meditated in this very cave before the idol of Lord Shiva and hence the name "Kapila theertham", the word "theertham" meaning a holy lake or holy pond that formed due to the waterfalls.</div>
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<b>Kapila Maharshi </b>was a Vedic sage and an incarnation of Supreme Godhead Vishnu, credited as one of the founders of the Samkhya school of philosophy. He is prominent in the Bhagavata Purana, which features a theistic version of his Samkhya philosophy. Traditional Hindu sources describe him as a descendant of Manu, a grandson of Brahma. The Bhagavad Gita depicts Kapila as a yogi hermit with highly developed siddhis, or spiritual powers.</div>
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Natural Rock Cave Shelter's are present at Kapila Theertham on the either sides of the waterfalls and also beside the temple of Kapileswara Swamy. This particular place has enormous energy and positive vibration's. One with a spiritual mind can feel the bliss at Kapila Theertham.<br />
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This place may be a possible site of Jain Vestige's around 300 BCE (some relief's of Jain Tirthankara's are excavated in the foot hills and nearby viscinity of Tirupathi). Later it flourished as an important Hindu Shrine under the rule of Vijayanagara Empire.<br />
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Though this temple's significance has diminished due to the hugely popular neighboring Temples in Tirumala and Tiruchanoor, it received very good patronage from the Kings of Vijayanagara in the 13th thru 16th centuries, especially Saluva Narasimha Deva Raya, and the eternally famous Sri Krishna Deva Raya, and some of the later rulers like Venkatapathi Raya, and Aliya Ramaraya, sri Krishna Deva Raya's Son-in-law.</div>
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Kapila Theertham is an important Shrine to visit during the trip of Tirupathi</div>
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Movva is a village and Mandal in Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh, India.<br />
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This is the birthplace of the great lyricist "Kshetrayya" also known as "varadayya" who has written many songs on "lord Krishna".<br />
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The above picture is the flooring of the temple embedded with Marbles (golis)</div>
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Sri Movva Venugopala swamy temple</div>
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Movva is very famous for temple of Lord Krisha popularly referred as "<b>Movva Gopaludu"</b>. </div>
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History of the temple and town in the premises of the temple</div>
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There is an old Sivalayam opposite to the main temple. </div>
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National flag Designer Sri Pingali Venkaiah was born in Muvva taluk (near Batlapenumarru)</div>
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<b>The Tallest Gopuram of the 100 years old Sri Rama Temple.</b></div>
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<b> Gollala Mamidada of East Godavari District</b></div>
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<b>A view of ruined Temple at Biccavole in East Godavari District</b></div>
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<b>(Possible Ruined Shiva Temple in the middle of the fields)</b></div>
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<b>My self snap at Annavaram in East Godavari District</b></div>
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<b>East Godavari District is the second richest district in the whole country.</b></div>
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<b>West Godavari District is known as <span class="nickname">The Granary of India.</span></b> </div>
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<b>Some of the glimpses (snaps) from these two districts:</b></div>
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<b> A view of Paddy fields near Eluru By-pass Highway, West Godavari District</b></div>
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<b>A view of Tuni town surrounded by Eastern Ghats in East Godavari District.</b></div>
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<b> An Early Morning view of Pampa Reservoir near Annavaram in East Godavari District </b></div>
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<b>Yeleru Dam near Eleswaram of East Godavari District. </b></div>
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<b> Madhava swami temple, Madhavadhara, Visakhapatnam</b></div>
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This temple is adopted by Simhachalam Temple.<br />
It is located on the south foot hill of Simhachalam.<br />
The diety is Madhava Swamy and the water jet flow here is known as Madhavadhara,<br />
from which the locality got its name.<br />
Some people prefer to take a holy
bath in holy
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Buddhist settlements on Simhachalam hill-range has come to light during a
recent renovation and restoration works taken up by the Endowments
Department. This site is presently Documented by the state Archaeology department and study of the site is in progress.<br />
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Coming to the point the sand blasting and restoration works on Chalukyan period Madhava Swamy
Temple at Madhavadhara was completed recently, which not only exposed the
intrinsic fine sculpting legacy of 14th Century A.D., but also some
other interesting facts about the construction of the original temple on the base of Buddhist Vihara. The khondalite rocks(available on Eastern Ghats) are used for building the temple along with the Buddhist bricks from the vihara. These two (stones and bricks) possess the same color in general.<br />
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The rock and Brick alignments at Madhavadhara.<br />
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These bricks measured 52 cm X 28 cm X 8 cm, with structural
characteristics of the bricks used in Buddhist sites in and around
Visakhapatnam coastal region. A researcher in Buddhist sites of north
Andhra Pradesh, he said there were foundation walls of a Buddhist vihara
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Bricks estimated to be from 3rd Century B.C. are now lying in a heap
alongside the temple, as the mast is being rebuilt with cement concrete.
These Brick remnants are found scaterred from the first tier to the
foot tier of the present temples at Madhavadhara.<br />
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The possible Buddhist site would have been a <b>4 -Tier semi terraced Buddhist Monastery</b> as Remnants of chamber for monks to stay was found between the Mallikarjuna Swamy and
Madhava Swamy temples that even today remain unexposed to the world due
to several reasons like paucity of manpower and lack of will power among
local administrators to permit the work.<br />
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The natural water from the hill to ground at Madhavadhara</div>
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unfortunately the steps way towards Simhachalam is becoming a garbage day by day in the name of rituals</div>
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Temples from Madhavaswami Temple below.</div>
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Very frequent buses are available from all
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REFERENCE: Article in THE HINDU about Buddhist Site Remains dated <span class="dateline">July 11, 2010 Vizag.</span> </div>
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Tagarapuvalasa is a Historical commercial Junction near the city of Vizag along the NH5 in Bhimili mandal of Visakha district.It is located at a distance of 28KM north to the city of Visakhapatnam on the NH5 towards Kolkata.</div>
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This town of tagarapuvalasa is a part of the Triplet Towns of</div>
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Some evidences of history about this town are as follows:</div>
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It bears an important historic prominence from the Buddhist time nearly 2000 years ago, due to the spotted Buddhist ruins (Brick structure ruins of Stupa's and others) on the riverside hillocks north of the town Tagarapuvalasa. Hamlet of Gudivada (Dubasi). This Buddhist site lies undocumented till date.<br />
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The Rock-cut steps towards the river on the hillock at Gudivada near Chittivalasa.</div>
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The below snap is of the possible Buddhist mound on the hillock.</div>
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Excavations are yet to be done at this possible remnant Buddhist sites of Tagarapuvalasa by the state archaeology people. This town would have been an important trade centre during the BC times through the river Gosthani and seaways at Bhimili.</div>
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There are some stone inscriptions on a hillock in the center of the town (locally known as Satyanarayana gutta). There is an old temple dedicated to Lord Shiva on the hill. there are two small hillocks other than this one in tagarapuvalasa, this town is situated on the banks of river Gosthani. </div>
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Two temples may be dated back to some 100 years or 150 years from now are located on these hillocks (near sanghivalasa and tagarapuvalasa), this town must have flourished in the reign of Vizianagaram Kingdom, which is 18km from here.<br />
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writings on steps to the hillock temple of satyanarayana swamy at tagarapuvalasa</div>
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A View of River Gosthani at Tagarapuvalasa</div>
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The famous Padmanabham temple is near to this town. World famous Tourist Spot Bhimili is the counterpart Municipal town of Tagarapuvalasa.</div>
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There is a post Office in Chittivalasa. Postal code is 531162.</div>
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Agriculture Fields near to tagarapuvalasa</div>
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Hilltop Lord Shiva Temple at Tagarapuvalasa</div>
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This town consits of a Jute mill by name "Chittivalsa Jute mill", The Jutemill is under Lockout presently. Tagarapuvalasa is emerging out as a commercial town in Visakha district.</div>
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Young Explorers Mr. Pranav & Mr. Naveen during the Buddhist site exploration at Gudivada Dibba near Tagarapuvalasa</div>
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City buses (Metro & Ordinary) run from </div>
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Vizag RTC Complex to Tagarapuvalasa (Route no: 222) is a heavy rush route in Vizag sub-urbs</div>
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Aditya Madhav Nayanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03635231572122633670noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8507060690360562417.post-26088307335662777962011-08-19T03:50:00.000-07:002011-08-19T07:47:55.559-07:00Panchadharla and Dhanadibbalu<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RdqTa6B0j6c/Tk52L8cwyQI/AAAAAAAAGaY/egf23DquZxY/s1600/Panchadhala_Dhanadibbalu_route.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RdqTa6B0j6c/Tk52L8cwyQI/AAAAAAAAGaY/egf23DquZxY/s400/Panchadhala_Dhanadibbalu_route.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5642577330719213826"></a><br /><div><div><b>1. Panchadharla Kshetram at Dharapalem</b></div><div><br /></div>Sri Uma Dharmalingeswara Swamy, Dharapalem<div>Rambilli Taluk, Visakha District Andhra Pradesh<br /><div><br /></div><div>This village ( <i>Dharapalem</i>) is situated at a distance of about 10 kms. North East of Yelamanchili and 24 kms. From Anakapalli & 30 Kms from Vizag Steel Plant(via Atchutapuram). It is located on the Atchutapurm-Yelamanchili Road. We need to get down at Dharapalem village and walk towards the hill to reach the temple.</div></div></div><div><br /></div><div>This place derived its name from the five Jets of water coming out of five fountains which receive their supplies from a natural perennial spring. Near by there is lingam on which are carved other lingams in 12 rows of 85 each and which is consequently known as the Kotilingam or Crore of lingams. Many people take a holy dip in the koneru of the panchadarla and worship Dharmalingeswara swamy.</div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-K59h7EpUOgE/Tk5v8zz8pvI/AAAAAAAAGaQ/4T4HxNBKEWs/s1600/Panchadharla_water_jetflow.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 323px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-K59h7EpUOgE/Tk5v8zz8pvI/AAAAAAAAGaQ/4T4HxNBKEWs/s400/Panchadharla_water_jetflow.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5642570473632737010"></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDAGXG3TP0LqEfUyETpjVMrAmXZ6xhUuaFOOzszgAmPwnWYT-Xk3VeJQAhVSazaFCIc7-x8xrYbZoNFVVSdRzo-tKP8Hvs6QgWBvUHULAL_U_LSuLoDJ-wTtM5YLFhnier6FpVQUADpyDI/s1600/Panchadharla_temple_complex1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDAGXG3TP0LqEfUyETpjVMrAmXZ6xhUuaFOOzszgAmPwnWYT-Xk3VeJQAhVSazaFCIc7-x8xrYbZoNFVVSdRzo-tKP8Hvs6QgWBvUHULAL_U_LSuLoDJ-wTtM5YLFhnier6FpVQUADpyDI/s400/Panchadharla_temple_complex1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5642570474633099986"></a><div><br /></div><div>The temple has a history of nearly 600 years, the stone carved mandapas on the 3 sides of the temple would remind us of architecture of kakatiya dynasty. The stone used for the construction of the temple may be from the beside hills along the Eastern ghats. The pillars on the temple are carved with beautiful images of Hindu Gods.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Jqks7O0tipE/Tk5vcb-TTKI/AAAAAAAAGaA/-EnHYiZF4eQ/s1600/Panchadharla_temple_pillars.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Jqks7O0tipE/Tk5vcb-TTKI/AAAAAAAAGaA/-EnHYiZF4eQ/s400/Panchadharla_temple_pillars.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5642569917477899426"></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvQxQuxw1c5vu_Kr1YTzWKZCPYpaCIjA5YOwVWgqiyWQ2jlGnOjs5Jq_rk7TDkZfOr7vxlxPnowlyayiXL4htXA0N6enNgFnAWt2fVo9YLpYYdz6n2RrCp4gZAwaOczSzl7kc22OBB77_c/s1600/Panchadharla_Dharmalingeswara_temple.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvQxQuxw1c5vu_Kr1YTzWKZCPYpaCIjA5YOwVWgqiyWQ2jlGnOjs5Jq_rk7TDkZfOr7vxlxPnowlyayiXL4htXA0N6enNgFnAWt2fVo9YLpYYdz6n2RrCp4gZAwaOczSzl7kc22OBB77_c/s400/Panchadharla_Dharmalingeswara_temple.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5642569918430046562"></a><div style="text-align: center;">The main temple of Sri Dharmalingeswara Swamy at Panchadharla</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLqovVHJZvmW05Q9Z1HeEFy4zG-pb6Vqjaxd25TB9eEff4SggdpCqAgpHRgiq1Con80gQarKOBbiqpEzP1nPfD95Gw-mKnD9aTeCfU1U9wejWSz6RHKbRseFM1Wxtf1A3g4yYTnUHsIWUm/s1600/Panchadharla_pillar_inscriptions.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLqovVHJZvmW05Q9Z1HeEFy4zG-pb6Vqjaxd25TB9eEff4SggdpCqAgpHRgiq1Con80gQarKOBbiqpEzP1nPfD95Gw-mKnD9aTeCfU1U9wejWSz6RHKbRseFM1Wxtf1A3g4yYTnUHsIWUm/s400/Panchadharla_pillar_inscriptions.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5642569543385154146"></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1z_mqGT2oqxtr7hi6sGJxtFGP7d-2llj-Frr0OuFHmb8LLDk2LdC9FVZ4x71gngd85leDLB6vfZwnVJPNm2rhIpabouRgZGJ0p-zFm16ZPObGAQhfvT4F66ClEHk-0KSJUfLGNOOdHDdu/s1600/Panchadharla_temple_enterance.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1z_mqGT2oqxtr7hi6sGJxtFGP7d-2llj-Frr0OuFHmb8LLDk2LdC9FVZ4x71gngd85leDLB6vfZwnVJPNm2rhIpabouRgZGJ0p-zFm16ZPObGAQhfvT4F66ClEHk-0KSJUfLGNOOdHDdu/s400/Panchadharla_temple_enterance.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5642567274769963490"></a><div><div style="text-align: center;">The entrance of main temple</div><div><br /></div><div>There are several inscriptions on the pillars of the Mandapam in the temple and two of them dated in AD 1407 and 1428 contain a genealogy of chiefs who claimed Eastern Chalukya ancestry and bore the Eastern Chalukya titles of Sarvalokasraya and Vishnu Vardana.</div><div><br /></div><div>This temple is presently maintained under the endowments Department of Andhra Pradesh Government.</div></div><div><br /></div><div>====================================================</div><div><br /></div><div>2. <b>Dhana Dibbalu & Pandavula Guha, Kotturu</b></div><div><b><font class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><b>(Buddhist Remains site)</b></font></b></div><div>Rambilli taluk, Visakha District of Andhra Pradesh</div><div><br /></div><div>This is an ancient Buddhist remain site with a Maha Stupa and Remains of Vihara's along with a small portion of rock cut cave used by Buddhist monks.<b>(1ST century BC to 2ND century AD) <font class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; ">on the hill entrance to the Gokivadu forest area. It lies along the Left banks of river Sarada.</font></b></div><div><b><font class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><br /></font></b></div><div><br /></div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WAroIvTS33E/Tk5tCehVGVI/AAAAAAAAGZg/neD0eggi_Hw/s1600/mahastupa_dhanadibbalu_kotturu.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WAroIvTS33E/Tk5tCehVGVI/AAAAAAAAGZg/neD0eggi_Hw/s400/mahastupa_dhanadibbalu_kotturu.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5642567272461834578"></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN_SdoTBfRGLReedMUvja8DwW1guOXS6YxDBec5Ysx7R_uWpVC-Fv85NSWkstHuMpkh5i_FXd7Ska2U8ZBYMcjV6l4uyHvNSgZ4qSTeGUAQCxVhaccyEpXJ-W5dXebsTw_k6m-lsLxMHb0/s1600/kotturu_dhanadibbalu_stupa.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN_SdoTBfRGLReedMUvja8DwW1guOXS6YxDBec5Ysx7R_uWpVC-Fv85NSWkstHuMpkh5i_FXd7Ska2U8ZBYMcjV6l4uyHvNSgZ4qSTeGUAQCxVhaccyEpXJ-W5dXebsTw_k6m-lsLxMHb0/s400/kotturu_dhanadibbalu_stupa.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5642566674838258018"></a><div><br /></div><div>This place is locally known as "<b>Dhanadibbalu</b>"</div><div>Still excavations are to be done by the archeology department at this site to excavate the viharas and minor edicts. Small rock cisterns are present very near to the Maha stupa, which is at the entrance of the hillock and at a further distance one can see the ruined mounds of Vihara with scaterred bricks. From there we can reach the rock-cut caves with small (nearly 5) portions (locally known as <b>pandavula guha, </b>due to the resemblance with the number of accommodation in the cave)</div><div><br /></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8H_6ohFLVzA/Tk5sfQjAWRI/AAAAAAAAGZQ/K6lZYIzDGIw/s1600/dhanadibbalu_caves.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8H_6ohFLVzA/Tk5sfQjAWRI/AAAAAAAAGZQ/K6lZYIzDGIw/s400/dhanadibbalu_caves.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5642566667415345426"></a><div>Many of the bricks of the stupa and vihara are presently used by the locals(<b>ignorant about the importance of this heritage site and lack of Vigilance</b>).</div><div><br /></div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-p7v5jz4tSuw/Tk5qGZYWF2I/AAAAAAAAGZI/gcPbUvtm-vU/s1600/dhanadibbalu_ruins.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-p7v5jz4tSuw/Tk5qGZYWF2I/AAAAAAAAGZI/gcPbUvtm-vU/s400/dhanadibbalu_ruins.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5642564041266567010"></a>There is a fencing around the remains site presently and a garden is being maintained by the archeology dept. with a sign board.<br /><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQIskpztlmZcNuK4fPGQrGqzogDpxuTCMdwkqbVBtpraQc_PkdlwTr7HrMry75Z4L7Orjhb4x4J3KUMJulnIlyhtJocQJOUcRUoR0bxxKK1ifPORx4r3F35H1zgf0DE_Ee35Y87Pk8yzyx/s1600/Dhanadibbalu_board_kotturu.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 323px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQIskpztlmZcNuK4fPGQrGqzogDpxuTCMdwkqbVBtpraQc_PkdlwTr7HrMry75Z4L7Orjhb4x4J3KUMJulnIlyhtJocQJOUcRUoR0bxxKK1ifPORx4r3F35H1zgf0DE_Ee35Y87Pk8yzyx/s400/Dhanadibbalu_board_kotturu.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5642562031882273522"></a><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></b></div>Aditya Madhav Nayanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03635231572122633670noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8507060690360562417.post-31326368482027285712011-07-13T06:11:00.000-07:002011-07-13T06:54:54.112-07:00Rural Andhra Pradesh<div>These are some of the glimpses of rural areas of Andhra Pradesh</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVmS4UVE507jvPXnXtAQL9ZAwXPP_5Ga7nkLq3Rz3aLlU8sPswtn3dfd74a6EwAfyY0RUSuo9sQgzPJurD7-zuPH9YCynrOKUHgYX0Y4YtSsd6oiAW72ofJkecKLb0I4IpB7ygz977nI5Q/s1600/Photo-0004rtv+%2528107%2529.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVmS4UVE507jvPXnXtAQL9ZAwXPP_5Ga7nkLq3Rz3aLlU8sPswtn3dfd74a6EwAfyY0RUSuo9sQgzPJurD7-zuPH9YCynrOKUHgYX0Y4YtSsd6oiAW72ofJkecKLb0I4IpB7ygz977nI5Q/s320/Photo-0004rtv+%2528107%2529.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628832538714161010" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">1. The above is a snapshot of a rural mud road near a village of east godavari district in AP.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1xVhCO4vkrw/Th2gmIAhCOI/AAAAAAAAGWs/rkQ8w7JpZ3U/s1600/%25282%2529.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1xVhCO4vkrw/Th2gmIAhCOI/AAAAAAAAGWs/rkQ8w7JpZ3U/s320/%25282%2529.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628831686128109794" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">2. The above is a shot of a field canal at a village near Jonnada village of Vizianagaram Dist.</div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhktvXqLYnh1Y7mVwJPQd7Qcwid0_GIjDLVBj3YKPcnswan2wzsvcW5-EaMUZs64bCHlZrlxPvBUD0H9uEVyaHHSlHy410aWrd1mDpodHu5OaHkEMOhsc4r-bhGFtHYvpvrt9o3NLx6N1ZM/s1600/%25283%2529.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhktvXqLYnh1Y7mVwJPQd7Qcwid0_GIjDLVBj3YKPcnswan2wzsvcW5-EaMUZs64bCHlZrlxPvBUD0H9uEVyaHHSlHy410aWrd1mDpodHu5OaHkEMOhsc4r-bhGFtHYvpvrt9o3NLx6N1ZM/s320/%25283%2529.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628829288526691650" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">3. A canal water filled with waterweeds near a village of bhimili mandal in visakha dist.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-j1nNSXJ99FY/Th2csASkoPI/AAAAAAAAGWc/kEhlkjUuO64/s1600/IMG1782A.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-j1nNSXJ99FY/Th2csASkoPI/AAAAAAAAGWc/kEhlkjUuO64/s320/IMG1782A.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628827389089063154" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">4. The view of Draksharamam temple in East Godavari Dist.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioQ-iQIoplza6Jyex6PfVUey4kFEAq7v-LIVHuXqq1JPfzKXiFH_FTcS-OF6Won9QpKvW6BSQgP5JQuqXY9i2d0luTE-FuAM1U20fnHyxLBzkZZ1fY-1BhOlQVf9MxNY8ZJRZ9xWzs_t4H/s1600/Photo-0280.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioQ-iQIoplza6Jyex6PfVUey4kFEAq7v-LIVHuXqq1JPfzKXiFH_FTcS-OF6Won9QpKvW6BSQgP5JQuqXY9i2d0luTE-FuAM1U20fnHyxLBzkZZ1fY-1BhOlQVf9MxNY8ZJRZ9xWzs_t4H/s320/Photo-0280.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628826041506340242" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">5. A scenic evening view of a village pond in North Andhra Pradesh</div>Aditya Madhav Nayanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03635231572122633670noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8507060690360562417.post-35636058185668990232011-02-26T08:00:00.000-08:002011-02-26T09:21:49.135-08:00Glimpses of Visakha District - 3<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Xx5rZcBsVeg/TWkwBsWo92I/AAAAAAAAGS0/OoK0oo4CMnI/s1600/Visakhapatnam_mandals_mapofblog.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 297px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Xx5rZcBsVeg/TWkwBsWo92I/AAAAAAAAGS0/OoK0oo4CMnI/s400/Visakhapatnam_mandals_mapofblog.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5578042419119191906" /></a>The above map gives the details of the spots or areas where I got the photos captured in <b>Visakha District</b>. Mostly in the north eastern parts of the district and <b>Visakhapatnam city</b>.<br /><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf3HZP3riRTPkYGk0vVB9v7-SbHonBgync_v7984WqFpLCLvTj98-_JTEFXDlehQ5RQU9wRH6pxi49gUXtdno6d37tO9SqGSUFoN9yjxQqR2lATkQv_8R2BFR4QSz6ztJX7Zp2Zjf1abgY/s1600/View+of+madhuravada+dome+of+eastern+ghats+at+Boyapalem+village+visakha+dist.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf3HZP3riRTPkYGk0vVB9v7-SbHonBgync_v7984WqFpLCLvTj98-_JTEFXDlehQ5RQU9wRH6pxi49gUXtdno6d37tO9SqGSUFoN9yjxQqR2lATkQv_8R2BFR4QSz6ztJX7Zp2Zjf1abgY/s400/View+of+madhuravada+dome+of+eastern+ghats+at+Boyapalem+village+visakha+dist.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5578037869513970402" /></a><b>1</b>. A view of <b>Madhuravada Dome section of Eastern Ghats (EGMB)</b> from NH5 at Boyapalem village in Visakha dist, Gambeeram gedda reservoir is located in midst of those hills.<br /><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidHPfnZmY79AWDwh3uLUqqgzPA6Lv7kT4zEfoL0N2TfQLZRiKMy4pdE8bGFkR8KkMSc6QM2J38D-_lHRe3hURkq2ATkk22_ETF4gxXyS-R2XtlOgnPnqcKlGzAcN-OF6WgyH1vRz9nGwIO/s1600/Mango+Gardens+at+Tallavalasa++village++visakha+dist+on+a+dark+rainy+day.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidHPfnZmY79AWDwh3uLUqqgzPA6Lv7kT4zEfoL0N2TfQLZRiKMy4pdE8bGFkR8KkMSc6QM2J38D-_lHRe3hURkq2ATkk22_ETF4gxXyS-R2XtlOgnPnqcKlGzAcN-OF6WgyH1vRz9nGwIO/s400/Mango+Gardens+at+Tallavalasa++village++visakha+dist+on+a+dark+rainy+day.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5578034946378063266" /></a><b>2</b>. Mango gardens near <b>Tallavalasa</b> village of Visakha dist on a rainy day, looks like a tropical scrub wet lands.<br /><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVpj9TwV0Kg88ol0rmGD0iwAv1BvuumBZ558j0ufAauJfbXDvNRt4f0doxRu6tD_jItvnSmAwT8xecJ0tB6Fzi2wkeVOlM9EvJaqJIp7kSZK5mnKk0-gc1aXcURWhQ2kic2axHbYAp9qcp/s1600/A+view+of+bhimili+beach+photo+by+aditya+madhav.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVpj9TwV0Kg88ol0rmGD0iwAv1BvuumBZ558j0ufAauJfbXDvNRt4f0doxRu6tD_jItvnSmAwT8xecJ0tB6Fzi2wkeVOlM9EvJaqJIp7kSZK5mnKk0-gc1aXcURWhQ2kic2axHbYAp9qcp/s400/A+view+of+bhimili+beach+photo+by+aditya+madhav.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5578034598563475378" /></a><b>3</b>. The way to <b>Bhimili beach</b>.<br /><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2uL-oojbScB21FWjvJ0e5CxCy-D1bvVMZmi5rHof6Uk0uywkPQOs_PH9mh-u-48BwE2YodWbdrcEqnAR_FanO3a8f4eMNEQ7d9O-XZeIBwtsHCNPwquuzEWd5MwDAj46EfsGQBPWDRs8V/s1600/Cloudy+sunset+view+at+Peddipalem+Village+Pond+Visakha+Dist.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2uL-oojbScB21FWjvJ0e5CxCy-D1bvVMZmi5rHof6Uk0uywkPQOs_PH9mh-u-48BwE2YodWbdrcEqnAR_FanO3a8f4eMNEQ7d9O-XZeIBwtsHCNPwquuzEWd5MwDAj46EfsGQBPWDRs8V/s400/Cloudy+sunset+view+at+Peddipalem+Village+Pond+Visakha+Dist.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5578033549860602882" /></a><b>4</b>. A <b>scenic Sunset view</b> from the Lake at <b>Peddipalem</b> on a cloudy evening in Visakha dist, seems to me like a beautiful location.<br /><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaWgMsAHmL_hSDntGzZstVKLjCl8OMHCpkMoTwfpD3ZyoWCwjNZi6ye16BX0PJotQPYKxToy0ms-RoaGztXklAFyezMu3LVXqgzycpivUv1XH8K89Ju6N4WwSPMLYwj30FakEzvhpSkn9s/s1600/View+of+clouds+along+the+Simhachalam+hill+in+Visakhapatnam.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaWgMsAHmL_hSDntGzZstVKLjCl8OMHCpkMoTwfpD3ZyoWCwjNZi6ye16BX0PJotQPYKxToy0ms-RoaGztXklAFyezMu3LVXqgzycpivUv1XH8K89Ju6N4WwSPMLYwj30FakEzvhpSkn9s/s400/View+of+clouds+along+the+Simhachalam+hill+in+Visakhapatnam.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5578033035642208386" /></a><b>5</b>. The <b>view of clouds</b> on the Simhachalam hill range from Vizag City.<br /><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xe7D4CQLcSI/TWknKOen9vI/AAAAAAAAGSE/2He3FXxUdKI/s1600/A%2Bsmall%2BSand%2Bdune%2Bat%2BRK%2Bbeach%2BVisakhapatnam.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xe7D4CQLcSI/TWknKOen9vI/AAAAAAAAGSE/2He3FXxUdKI/s400/A%2Bsmall%2BSand%2Bdune%2Bat%2BRK%2Bbeach%2BVisakhapatnam.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5578032670113789682" /></a><b>6</b>. The noon sand dunes on the shore at<b> RK beach</b> of Visakhapatnam.Aditya Madhav Nayanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03635231572122633670noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8507060690360562417.post-81815331277063139602011-02-24T19:43:00.000-08:002011-02-24T20:17:32.259-08:00Glimpses of Visakha District - 2<div>Some more glimpses of the city<b> Visakhapatnam</b> and its surroundings in the district.</div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4bMkjd7rHlora2E8VxOh4hYM-e9xeXr4O0Bkegv51t_hNGkY66uFZpXVcshVVhLeo_GepVu3GP1k-Y6ZBe6Zj7DxT5aHRLmZd07575mpXXvXVex5L6nEs2MoAlBjTKM98tsBj2HutPqK3/s1600/A+scenic+view+of+water+pond+in+Vizag+Zoo+park.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4bMkjd7rHlora2E8VxOh4hYM-e9xeXr4O0Bkegv51t_hNGkY66uFZpXVcshVVhLeo_GepVu3GP1k-Y6ZBe6Zj7DxT5aHRLmZd07575mpXXvXVex5L6nEs2MoAlBjTKM98tsBj2HutPqK3/s400/A+scenic+view+of+water+pond+in+Vizag+Zoo+park.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5577472527960908466" /></a>1. The above is a snapshot taken in the <b>Indira Gandhi Zoological Park</b> at Visakhapatnam. It is a pond inside the Zoo park. It seems like an Amazon Tropical water body.<br /><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GUbh1nVUO88/TWcpOvUMcuI/AAAAAAAAGRg/aTFJSZTEoQ8/s1600/Far%2Bview%2Bof%2Bkailasagiri%2Bhill%2Bfrom%2Blawsons%2Bbay%2Bin%2Bvisakhapatnam.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GUbh1nVUO88/TWcpOvUMcuI/AAAAAAAAGRg/aTFJSZTEoQ8/s400/Far%2Bview%2Bof%2Bkailasagiri%2Bhill%2Bfrom%2Blawsons%2Bbay%2Bin%2Bvisakhapatnam.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5577471996717724386" /></a>2. In general people view lawsons bay from the top of kailshagiri hill in Vizag, I got a snapshot captured reverse to it, a view of <b>Kailashagiri </b>hill from<b> Lawsons bay point.</b><br /><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi59DpMbq3dqBz34k49_bvuNCMVrs5wTRZ-JFExCKxYQftw873wVTDtU1V46UckIunFCHgzQYlMHMrD9kuJa_SULBGnGNOqnq6aLw_Uwu3r4JriaOUgaJKMax84MLV2XyGhOeFUVb-5AjSb/s1600/View+of+Sunset+from+the+Simhachalam+hill+Visakhapatnam.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi59DpMbq3dqBz34k49_bvuNCMVrs5wTRZ-JFExCKxYQftw873wVTDtU1V46UckIunFCHgzQYlMHMrD9kuJa_SULBGnGNOqnq6aLw_Uwu3r4JriaOUgaJKMax84MLV2XyGhOeFUVb-5AjSb/s400/View+of+Sunset+from+the+Simhachalam+hill+Visakhapatnam.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5577471022491781618" /></a>3. View of Sunset from the Steps way of <b>Simhahalam hill</b>, I alos captured the dead creeper along the wires side of the steps way.<br /><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcupPAOTNlBgIifP4egE0iY_9fvsWIWDrplTvMMC0zStWAMLkka5qJwFUJK98J8wxuNo_k2E0pg6vWncwmvvh9RyuWz269TzDT7CzOMid55QOxO_nexw8jPjtf69WDYvYGoXFPDJHcEGB5/s1600/A+View+of+fields+and+coconut+trees+near+Sontyam+Visakha+dist.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcupPAOTNlBgIifP4egE0iY_9fvsWIWDrplTvMMC0zStWAMLkka5qJwFUJK98J8wxuNo_k2E0pg6vWncwmvvh9RyuWz269TzDT7CzOMid55QOxO_nexw8jPjtf69WDYvYGoXFPDJHcEGB5/s400/A+View+of+fields+and+coconut+trees+near+Sontyam+Visakha+dist.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5577470533522707458" /></a>4. The view is captured from a moving auto at <b>Sontyam</b> village. Nice view of Scattered clouds backdrop.<br /><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtr5SAHh8KiHUn8hoBtuQ1nx11XqlOyNbU2E6xRsKOm9_m8nQuGl_Zk-h00Xx-g7zpQYN08IaD0JXWhDKTYwNjnTodtfUVYQ7lh94AY03H_M1gh5-nzrcjpY8W0TkhiBiXVPlqIMNAihdV/s1600/Overview+of+Visakhapatnam+Railway+Station.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtr5SAHh8KiHUn8hoBtuQ1nx11XqlOyNbU2E6xRsKOm9_m8nQuGl_Zk-h00Xx-g7zpQYN08IaD0JXWhDKTYwNjnTodtfUVYQ7lh94AY03H_M1gh5-nzrcjpY8W0TkhiBiXVPlqIMNAihdV/s400/Overview+of+Visakhapatnam+Railway+Station.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5577469991499185234" /></a>5. An overview of <b>Visakhapatnam railway station</b> from a footover bridge. The Simhachalam hill range is visible far away in this photo.Aditya Madhav Nayanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03635231572122633670noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8507060690360562417.post-43429106682172462772011-02-22T22:22:00.000-08:002011-02-23T10:13:26.435-08:00Glimpses of Visakha District - 1<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">The beautiful coastal city <b>Visakhapatnam</b> located in between the eastern ghats, The 2nd largest city of Andhra Pradesh.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> with an area of 550 km². It is primarily an industrial city, apart from being a port city. It is also home to the Eastern Naval Command. Visakhapatnam has seen rapid development in the past decade. Some of the Glimpses <b>(snapshots by me) </b>from the city and its surrounding areas in the district are posted here in this post. Enjoy :)</span></span></span></div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-a-KrwERdOVU/TWVGX8bPx7I/AAAAAAAAGQ4/zL0gg0euE5E/s1600/View%2Bof%2BRushikonda%2Bhill%2Bfrom%2Bthe%2BBeach%2BRoad%2BVisakhapatnam.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-a-KrwERdOVU/TWVGX8bPx7I/AAAAAAAAGQ4/zL0gg0euE5E/s400/View%2Bof%2BRushikonda%2Bhill%2Bfrom%2Bthe%2BBeach%2BRoad%2BVisakhapatnam.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576941090739570610" /></a><b>1</b>. This is a capture of <b>Vizag-Bhimili (25km) beach road</b> near Rushikonda beach, one of the most beautiful beaches of India. It is a nice trip along the beach road for 30 minutes ride on a bike.<br /><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1lOwPYSIqeI/TWVF41fifcI/AAAAAAAAGQw/nXbUAwKaero/s1600/Lonely%2Bbeach%2Bat%2BBhimili%2Bon%2Ba%2Brainy%2Bday.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1lOwPYSIqeI/TWVF41fifcI/AAAAAAAAGQw/nXbUAwKaero/s400/Lonely%2Bbeach%2Bat%2BBhimili%2Bon%2Ba%2Brainy%2Bday.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576940556302581186" /></a><b>2. </b>The lonely beach at Bhimili on a rainy day, Bhimili is called <b>Bhimunipatnam </b>and is 25 km from Visakhapatnam city, it is a nice tourist spot, the river Gosthani Confluences into Bay of Bengal at Bhimili.<br /><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDpkbonBRbtJqNzwHDku9hiybPLYzDgb2C8EusaWtVKeZ0yzmTaCJNmmxVTNq5uTxRhj3Sg3PxY2hlqkdEV564UICLIv7nrwSx99dU7cwxxxFcNHIhxph6Ce_qLHQraNYp40wGrS_aHCUT/s1600/Lush+green+fields+near+peddipalem+village+visakha+dist.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDpkbonBRbtJqNzwHDku9hiybPLYzDgb2C8EusaWtVKeZ0yzmTaCJNmmxVTNq5uTxRhj3Sg3PxY2hlqkdEV564UICLIv7nrwSx99dU7cwxxxFcNHIhxph6Ce_qLHQraNYp40wGrS_aHCUT/s400/Lush+green+fields+near+peddipalem+village+visakha+dist.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576940149355357074" /></a><b>3.</b> A lush green field near a village called <b>Peddipalem</b> in Bhimili mandal of North east Visakha district. This snapshot is taken while my travel to banks of river Gosthani.<br /><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD6Ht2w_sK4gsZ_bfSmNLHzqyhfzxzQkUNzxdrT37wvdmTBR9mqDzGdt5HRFcyntM9Uzeq-44gcHCvoUKmTDAvysz15Y_7LC9rXhh6tG2ql6Az84wAMDdb2IeIIHO2yWsFpyySon0xQS7t/s1600/View+of+Eastern+ghats+from+Devarapalli+village++visakha+district.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD6Ht2w_sK4gsZ_bfSmNLHzqyhfzxzQkUNzxdrT37wvdmTBR9mqDzGdt5HRFcyntM9Uzeq-44gcHCvoUKmTDAvysz15Y_7LC9rXhh6tG2ql6Az84wAMDdb2IeIIHO2yWsFpyySon0xQS7t/s400/View+of+Eastern+ghats+from+Devarapalli+village++visakha+district.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576921608138642338" /></a>4. A view of Eastern Ghats above the fields on the way to <b>Devarapalli</b> town in Visakha District. There is a Drinking water reservoir behind those hills named <b>Raivada reservoir</b>, which serves the water purposes of Visakhapatnam City. I captured this shot from a moving bus.<br /><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pg4udYgHYPo/TWUzy7Vl-NI/AAAAAAAAGQY/LNyUhMX84s8/s1600/A%2Bmorning%2Bview%2Bof%2BNH5%2Bat%2Bvellanki%2Bvillage%2Bvisakha%2Bdist.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pg4udYgHYPo/TWUzy7Vl-NI/AAAAAAAAGQY/LNyUhMX84s8/s400/A%2Bmorning%2Bview%2Bof%2BNH5%2Bat%2Bvellanki%2Bvillage%2Bvisakha%2Bdist.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576920663582963922" /></a>5. An early morning view of National Highway <b>(NH5)</b> at Vellanki village in Anandapuram mandal of visakha district, the road leads to Kolkata. You can observe an old dead tree in between the dividers of the highway.<br /><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6BhQl1VvhpQ/TWUyWr9d5HI/AAAAAAAAGQQ/AWDMjeb4atU/s1600/View%2Bof%2Bpond%2Bat%2BKambalakonda%2Beco%2Btourism%2Bpark%2Bvisakhapatnam.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6BhQl1VvhpQ/TWUyWr9d5HI/AAAAAAAAGQQ/AWDMjeb4atU/s400/View%2Bof%2Bpond%2Bat%2BKambalakonda%2Beco%2Btourism%2Bpark%2Bvisakhapatnam.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576919078907274354" /></a>6. A scenic view of the pond in <b>Kambalakonda eco tourism park</b> located opposite to Zoo park in Visakhapatnam, a cool point for lovers, but an excellent experience for nature lovers, must visit during winter to summer. Snapshot was taken while boating in the pond.<br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: normal;"><br /></span></span></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijT0rAGKaRD5AHVe0IgxknpeT6bHV7YL-ya78gkptSBjQdZrgTSbPGcpPruf1z3xz0BXAEawPmUFNLGVGv8obAQ27Ukwt7owDXEOLVZUpLaCBbEyL3Q_qhi2aQz-1yPfd67Pb8cPEdm-q5/s1600/Sunrise+over+bay+of+bengal+at+Tenneti+park+visakhapatnam.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijT0rAGKaRD5AHVe0IgxknpeT6bHV7YL-ya78gkptSBjQdZrgTSbPGcpPruf1z3xz0BXAEawPmUFNLGVGv8obAQ27Ukwt7owDXEOLVZUpLaCBbEyL3Q_qhi2aQz-1yPfd67Pb8cPEdm-q5/s400/Sunrise+over+bay+of+bengal+at+Tenneti+park+visakhapatnam.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576917509223095842" /></a><b>7.</b> The above picture is taken at <b>Tenneti park (VUDA beach park)</b> in Vizag on a fine winter morning, I rushed from my hotel room early to capture the beautiful Sunrise snaps at the beach. This is one of them.<br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: normal;"><br /></span></span></span>Aditya Madhav Nayanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03635231572122633670noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8507060690360562417.post-87418567527679497032011-02-01T05:07:00.000-08:002011-02-01T05:23:50.319-08:00Bhimili Beach: Unexplored - 2<div><div>Bhimili Beach</div><div>Bhimunipatnam Taluk, Visakhapatnam Dist.</div><div>Andhra Pradesh, INDIA</div></div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLOXR7zBTYL7ZSYyx5S0DAw2oOKH66ZMtbOFmPjPd94AWpw6vW-g9LFdOQJaAavachIDaIJhJN6id8VCE0hyQJsFNwagoQplXJOG2wkyXUJXUBIDirNvdCUFRW_lFbOUvHH_Bhxj97jJ3P/s1600/Photo-3505.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgseyy2VdPy_BbPMBYnc21CvWIbXmnd-fL81qL8Fm-s3Lgh5gDoHh7A13G6hlou-Ct8sqZ9unNRNiYCNCn5b45_i_Rmi54124J3RrZAncb_cXRVwJ4-s4wDgI1IpGEvUFDxz_YmnNPx4QZb/s400/Photo-3640.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564587499743287298" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlgsuoI1107lFUezlROTEApu1EsyQpwV2Rg05JtsDvPKjxQn7WFZMQDEOxUpTVegrAa3YPXR0sSiKD3c936ELaIR_CqoucbAiig4kAfGlGO9exXKCb0NYd-F12z8Bv-NqiseKj3ijoGQKd/s1600/Photo-3436.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlgsuoI1107lFUezlROTEApu1EsyQpwV2Rg05JtsDvPKjxQn7WFZMQDEOxUpTVegrAa3YPXR0sSiKD3c936ELaIR_CqoucbAiig4kAfGlGO9exXKCb0NYd-F12z8Bv-NqiseKj3ijoGQKd/s400/Photo-3436.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564585923934929586" /></a><br /><div>Bhimili (Bhimunipatnam) is a beach towards north of Vizag about 25km, it is the oldest municipality in India. Recently completed its 150th year. </div><div><br /></div><div>The Dutch Monuments are famous at this place, they devoleped a sea port at this area, it was ruined later.</div><div><br /></div><div>River Gosthani confluences into the bay of bengal at this place. </div><div><br /></div><div>There is an ancient Lord Narasimha Temple on the hillock at this town of Bhimili. The name of this town is known to be derived from the battle of Bhimasena and Hidimbasura during dwapara yuga according to Mahabharata epic.</div><div><br /></div><div>I Captured some shots of the unexplored parts of Bhimili. Will be updating my blog with those beautiful captures again in 2nd post.</div>Aditya Madhav Nayanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03635231572122633670noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8507060690360562417.post-27385253728678540382010-01-07T02:19:00.000-08:002012-11-01T08:12:59.238-07:00Malluru: Abode of Ugra Narasimha<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Sri Ugra Narasimha Swamy Temple: Malluru</span></b><br />
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Mangapeta Taluk, Warangal Dist. Andhra Pradesh</div>
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<b>Malluru</b> famous for <b>Sri Ugra Narasimha Swamy</b> temple, is located app 90 Km from Bhadrachalam(famous Sri Rama Shrine in south India) and app 130KM from Warangal City.<br />
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This temple has many specialities, the height of mollaviraat Sri Narasimha Swamy is upto 10 feet. It is located in the midst of forest. The Belly part of Moolavirat idol is soft as human skin.</div>
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The dwjasthambha here at the temple is nearly <b>60 feet</b> in height.</div>
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Malluru is a calm and serene place with natural beauty around the hills.</div>
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Route Map Details of Malluru Divya Kshetram (click on the image for larger view)<br />
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The temple has been renovated during Godavari pushkarams 2003. The temple is located 4km from into the forest from the village Mangapet, which is on the Eturunagaram-Bhadrachalam Highway.<br />
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There is a rock cut <b>Ugra Anjaneya Swamy Statue</b> near to the temple. There is a photo of it below in this post. It is the first of its kind known in South India. There is a continuous water flow near the temple, where its from the top of the hills. Natural and also rock cut caves are present on the hill of Hemachalam.<br />
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There will be an annual proceeding here in the month of <b>apr-may</b> every year. Many people visit this temple from the surroundings during oct-jun. There are APSRTC buses from Bhadrachalam to Hanumakonda (via eturunagaram, manuguru), which have a halt at mangapeta on the road. Own Transport or Autos can be preferred from mangapeta to the temple. <br />
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The last photo is my trip to Malluru in 2004 with my friends.</div>
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It takes a day for the visit of Malluru. You can have a nice time!</div>
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Thank you :)</div>
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Aditya Madhav Nayanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03635231572122633670noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8507060690360562417.post-9584305178562660422009-11-20T03:05:00.000-08:002009-11-20T03:37:19.070-08:00Krishnakanth Park: The calm park of HYD<div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; ">Krishnakanth Park:</span></div><div>Yusufguda, Hyderabad City,</div><div>AP, INDIA.</div><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_B8ao5GH6MXA/SwZ6KXmeEUI/AAAAAAAAFm8/8B5bBGeven0/s320/10983280.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5406142721257509186"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1vMs2FM1MgsMyiCRcvlpK_syZwQ04nobVD-gOwSmZYZ03JRwpWt2-IlQxIDQZ1rxLIJa9_RIOhleJJFJnKrAfSIA0nTSDEzMt-5V-khgFi8zCFm3VIVIGvqcXztlIDgnQT2HX1dO-_vAa/s320/Image3455.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5406144903241531922"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhffJk7hXudSYLVkGM-RW5TEDKWs-7fd8-2jz-ibn_TpTdnoCByzipk-AeBbMPM8HuN89FwRBixz4PstYQ0L5TKtP06yJnCQJEk8JCAN3OiPCpPV6jRCCEV-CBSlQ-I9V0puZKbeNn325oI/s320/Image3478.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5406146653109894194"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZIOyhmycnnCHAB13UiTQE-irkp-x3p-2c525U30z1AyUKIke9cioZy70XA3rh0Z2swGJRcCx7v4dX4T23dpxxQIQG_1oaZXF44hzLEV1nr6A8yES-7DY2UE4BfY35xTSv5I45qm6zbKKs/s320/Image3494.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5406145321860784546"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZLBCInmaMN1nN4ySYEtacCFk-2VdyaQFTzZ0x8UAe-28VkcCJmrw7Mxqnul7_zDbS2jvXwf_yS1e3dpWe5O9p6eo8UIZPkThWjOiwUMU2UGNfCvh0J6TcIIemeWgHpzRWnKduo0Tqtbtq/s320/Image3448.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5406145766020336226"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQG4F5nuAR_SJZ8vy_sfzgqjW7qUrhmFjEQzlb_ZQj4YwexJCPnIFMZGRAyrEs_ozQstEav2HZ5sudAICZtmt3Vrri5R4seDX5pRgecnSfuYvIi_UFLp1BQotiw_kJ-fCIxp4F1ABqKWkj/s320/Image3458.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5406146958786441170"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC_yPmRXxtN7_-DHvA2d2QNkjnKvX7XviOeakd15OVUNj4Or9clhGZOVn5Djf1hRJ4yGvOAmQKtOSu8Vmug7-cGSSHBjbPw35WdZK_Cm40hZeZeoQSB-QryRVGdLsO-hP9NrIo5BIir2UQ/s320/staticmap.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5406144588056982786"><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Hyderabad</b> is a city that is also famous for its beautiful parks and gardens. It has many exciting gardens and parks to choose from for entertainment and recreation and of course relaxation! There are many parks and gardens in the city, Krishnakanth park draws attention towards it as a lonely and calm place interiorly. </div><div style="text-align: left;">Krishna kanth park near yusufguda & this is the place where people come & relax</div><div style="text-align: left;">This park Named after the former governor of Andhra Pradesh and former </div><div style="text-align: left;">Vice President of India - <b>Shri.Krishna Kanth</b>. People of Hyderabad can have a look at it during weekends and get relaxed. There is also a canteen inside the park, it would be a nice picnic spot also, seperate kids zone facility is provided in this park.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Thank you :)</div></div>Aditya Madhav Nayanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03635231572122633670noreply@blogger.com1