Amaravati the new capital of Andhra Pradesh is the main attractions for coming Krishna Pushkaralu.
Already many works are done and some of the ghat works are in final phase. Krishna Pushkaralu has been proposed at old Amaravati ghat with a length of 1.5 km.
Especially the big 125-feet height Dhyana Buddha statue is going to be decorated and going to be feast for the visitors to look at it.
Amaralingeswara temple and the ghat near to it is also developed. Being one of the temples of the holy Pancharamas, many visitors are going to be expected.
Amaravati:
Krishna Pushkaralu: Take a holy dip in the Krishna, enjoy sumptuous Andhra food and more.
CM Chandrababu Naidu is inviting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Governors of all states, Central ministers, Chief Justice and chief ministers of all states to take part in the event.
Hyderabad : The Telangana State Tourism Development Corporation (TSTDC) has announced package tours from August 12 to 23 for pilgrims and tourists who wish to attend the Pushkaram.
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Amaravati: Krishna Pushkaralu -2016 welcome video created by Amaravati Tourism.
The Pushkaram is Observed for a Period of 12 Days from the Time of Entry of Jupiter into Virgo (Kanya Rasi). It is an Indian Festival Dedicated to worshiping of rivers and Celebrated at Shrines Along the Banks of 12 Major Sacred Rivers in India. The pushkaralu is going to start from August 12-23.
Krishna Pushkaralu - Welcome Video
Krishna Pushkaralu Mega Harathi at Pavitra Sangamam
Amaravati: High-Speed Hydrofoil Boats are going to be seen in Andhra Pradesh. Recently Andhra Pradesh Govt signed MoU with Hydrofoils Manufacturer JSC Alexeev Design Bureau and Elcom Systems Private Limited to manufacture and operate hydrofoils.These are boats which have water wings attached, and use hydrofoil technology to help them propel much faster on the water. it also increase in speed and fuel efficiency.These boats are travelling with a speed of 74 km per hour. 200 people can easily travel in these boats.
The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams
(TTD) has begun to setting up a replica of Tirumala temple at PWD Grounds in Vijayawada to enable pilgrims to have darshan of Lord Venkateswara during
Krishna Pushkaralu. The replica temple will be opened for darshan on
August 7 after performing special rituals. It will be a major attraction during Krishna Pushkaralu scheduled from August 12 to 23.
Devotees will be offered `Chakkera Pongali’ and `Pulihora’ as Anna
Prasadam apart from Mini-Laddu prasadam. Anna Prasadam will be served
to 25,000 devotees every day. The temple premises will be under
the surveillance of CCTV cameras as over 75,000 devotees are expected to
have darshan of the Lord every day.
The Parakamani Hundi counting activity will be carried out amidst
tight security, he said.The TTD will organise many devotional programmes
during the 12-day river fete to enthrall the visiting pilgrims. Veda
Ghosha will be held twice a day.
Andhra Pradesh government, which is utilising all kinds of platforms to promote Brand Amaravati across the globe, is now gearing up to utilise the ensuing 12-day Krishna Pushkarams, beginning on August 12, to promote Brand Amaravati in a big way.
A series of events, including tourism promotion events, cultural programmes, laser shows and food festivals are being planned during the 12-day mega event.
“This is the first Krishna Pushkarams which will be organised in the capital region in the reorganised state and chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu wants to make the river festival a memorable event. We are, therefore, making all-out efforts to make the event successful,” principal secretary (endowments) JSV Prasad has said.
Prasad, who is supervising the arrangements for the Pushkarams, held a review meeting with senior officials of the departments concerned at the Secretariat here on Thursday.
“We want to utilise the event to promote Amaravati and all the important tourism, cultural and religious centres situated in the districts of Krishna, Guntur and Kurnool where the festival is being held. We want people to not only take part in the Pushkarams but also see other religious and tourist places,” he said.
According to Prasad, four projects are coming up in the Amaravati region under the Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spirituality Augmentation Drive (PRASAD), which will help in the beautification of the capital region. Under PRASAD, the Centre has sanctioned about Rs 40 crore which will be utilised for the Amaravati heritage development project, development of Sri Amaralingeswra Swami temple, lighting of the 125-foot-tall Buddha statue in the capital region and the river front development project.
“All these projects will be ready before the commencement of Krishna Pushkarams. We want pilgrims and visitors to witness the development taking place in Amaravati,” he said.
About three crore people are expected to take a holy dip in the river during the Pushkarams. Vijayawada, Vedadri, Mopidevi and Hamsaladeevi in Krishna district; Amaravati and Sitanagaram in Guntur district; and Srisailam and Sangameswaram in Kurnool district will attract lakhs of devotees from far-off places.
The government plans to construct about 125 new bathing ghats and renovate around 150 temples which are situated on the banks of the Krishna in Kurnool, Guntur and Krishna districts. According to a preliminary estimate Rs 3,846 crore will be spent on various developmental works planned to coincide with the Pushkarams.
The roads and buildings department has sought Rs 1,961 crore, irrigation department Rs 664 crore, municipal administration and urban development Rs 970 crore, panchayat raj department Rs 140 crore and health department Rs 48 crore.
Free medical facilities for Amaravati residents
Hyderabad: Andhra Pradesh government has decided to provide free medical facilities to all residents of Amaravati under NTR Vaidya Seva Scheme. Only those people who are residing in the capital city as on December 8, 2014 will be eligible for this scheme. This scheme will be in implementation for 10 years. Currently, the government is providing free medical facilities to BPL families of the capital city and now it would be extended to all the residents of the city.
Mypadu Beach:
Mypadu Beach is located on the west coast of Bay of Bengal, at a distance of 25 km (16 mi) from Nellore in Andhra Pradesh. The beach is maintained by the state tourism board, APTDC. The beach provides fishing opportunities for the local fishermen, and access to cruises for the tourists.The Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (APTDC), is taking certain measures to promote Mypadu Beach as a tourist destination by setting up recreational activities such as water sports and development of resorts etc.popular water sports at Mypadu Beach are jet skis and aquatic motorbikes. Riding these aquatic bikes is a fun-filled experience that lures outdoor lovers to this place. Adventure lovers enjoy riding the aquatic bikes against the rising tides of the sea. The activity is absolutely safe and performed under the supervision of a trained expert.The view of sunrise from the shores is also brilliant and lures nature lovers to this place.
Accommodation:
Haritha Resort Hotel mainatained by Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation.
Best time to visit:
The best time to visit Mypadu Beach is from the months of October to February.
Krishna Pushkaralu - 2016 :
Andhra Pradesh Government is planning to start Krishna Nitya Haarathi at Krishna River. It will be done every day from Pushkarams, near Pavitra Sangamam, where Godavari water meets Krishna. The priests would be on a floating Platform and give the 9 haaratis. The DVR foundation, in collaboration with Durga Temple, are going to do this event every day.
Below are the sets, A total of 10 sets are prepared, from which the nine aarthis would be given, its cost around Rs.18.5 lakhs, Prepared by Sri Sarvani Industries Arts and Crafts.
Sea planes tourism project are going to be introduced in Andhra Pradesh. Chennai based, Sky Choppers Logistics Private Limited has come forward to take on this project. These services would be starting from September. The seaplane services would be run between Vijayawada-Visakhapatnam through Kakinada. The seaplane would land on the Prakasam Barrage in Krishna River at Vijayawada. It will be land at Bheemunipatnam in Vizag.12 persons able to travel at a time. The fare of the ride would be Vijayawada-Visakhapatnam via Kakinada is around Rs.2000 and for two way it is Rs.4000.
Talakona Waterfalls: Talakona is a improving tourism center which is being attracted by tourists a lot which is situated near to Tirupati-Madanapalli high way, in Sri Venkateswara National Park in Chittoor District of Andhrapradesh. With a height of 270 feet, it is the tallest waterfall in Andhra Pradesh. At a distance of 49 KM from Tirupati, 220 KM from Chennai and 105 Kms from Chittoor, Talakona Falls are situated at a distance of 23 KM from Bakarapeta which is the nearest town. The waterfalls are placed amidst dense forest surrounded by natural beauty and greenery. It is believed that the water of Talakona Falls is enriched with healing powers.The area offers abundance of wild flowers and butterflies. The best
season to visit the fall is during the rainy season when the river is
swollen.
Talakona is also popular for the temple of Lord Siddheswara Swamy, located close to the waterfall.
With animal base consisting of endangered species like Slender Loris, Indian Giant Squirrel, Mouse Deer, Golden Gecko, Panther, Porcupine, Chital and Sambar. Endemic species like Red Sander, Cycas beddomeii and Enteda like giant plants and medicinal plants Talakona is a good place to visit for animal lovers.
Lepakshi is a small village located 15 km (9.3 mi) east of Hindupur Anantapur District of Andhra Pradesh and approximately 120 km (75 mi) north of Bangalore, Karnataka,India. Lepakshi is culturally and archaeologically significant as it is the location of shrines dedicated to Shiva, Vishnu and Veerabhadra which were built during the Vijayanagara Kings' period (1336–1646).The temples are the location of mural paintings of the Vijayanagar kings and Kannada inscriptions. Near the temple complex is a large granite Nandi bull. On a hillock known as Kurma Saila, "tortoise shaped hill", are other temples to Papanatheswara, Raghunatha, Srirama, and Durga.
The beautiful sculptures on the prakaram attract the pilgrims'
attention. These include 14 forms of Siva, like Dakshinamurthi,
Ardhanareeswara, Tripurantaka etc. The hall of creepers is another
excellent work of art, which has provided perennial inspiration to
textile designers over the years. About 500m, North-East of the temple
stands India's largest monolithic Nandhi, measuring about 8.25m long and
4,60m high.
Veerabhadra Templeis wonderful Vijayanagara Architectural style
and art and a master piece of art work done by the Vishwakarma Brahmin
stapathis who sculpted this temple. This was built in the 16th century
and sits on a mount. The presiding deity is Veerabhadra.
Handicrafts Emporium Lepakshi:
Lepakshi
Handicrafts Emporium is a under taking showroom of A.P Handicrafts
Development Corporation Ltd and State Government.
Cherial scroll paintings, Brass Artware of A.P, Wood carvings , Rose
wood furniture, Bobbili Veena, Banjara Embroidery, Rosewood Panels,
Kondapalli toys, Kalamkari paintings, Stone carvings, Nirmal furniture,
Cotton and jute durries, Nirmal toys, Leather lamp shades, Nirmal
paintings, Kalamkari block prints, Silver filigree & etc., are
available at Lepakshi Emporium.
How to Reach:
Road:
Lepakshi Archaeological Notice :
Hindupur is a major town nearby and 14 km away from Lepakshi. One can reach Lepakshi through Hindupur which is well connected to Bengaluru and Anantapur - district headquarters.
There are lots of private bus services and APSRTC buses connecting Hindupur and Lepakshi for every 10 minutes.
One who is travelling in a car from Bengaluru, can also reach Lepakshi without touching Hindupur and through NH 44. Visit Route Map - Bengaluru to Lepakshi for Google route map.
Rail:
Hindupur railway station is a major railway station nearby and it is well connected to Bengaluru and Anantapur - couple of passenger and express trains run daily to and fro.
Air:
Kempegowda International Airport is the nearest one and 101 km away from Lepakshi via NH 44.