Monday, November 19, 2018

Vijayawada Air Show-2018 from November 23

VIJAYAWADA: A three-day Vijayawada  Airshow, Amaravati Tourism Development Corporation and FICCI will jointly host this event on the banks of river Krishna here from November 23rd to 25th. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu will participate in the opening day and closing day functions of the Air Show.

The UK team, Global Stars team, with four Aircraft will perform breathtaking manoeuvres such as formations of loops and barrel rolls.The air show will be held for a duration of 15 minutes -- 11 am to 11.15 am and 4 pm to 4.15 pm.

Dates: November 23, 24, 25
Timings:  11 am - 11.15 am 
                 4 pm to 4.15 pm






Vijayawada-airshow 2018Poster of Amaravati Air Show 2018

Sunday, November 11, 2018

Statue of Unity,India

Statue of Unity - Gujarat,India

The 182-metre tall 'Statue of Unity', dedicated to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, on the birth anniversary of India's first home minister.The towering monument, Erected at Sadhu Bet, 3.32 km from the Sardar Sarovar Dam on the Narmada river at Kevadia,Gujarat. Its a dream project of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel popularly known as the 'Iron Man of India'.Its nearly Rs 3,000-crore project, built on a public-private partnership (PPP) basis by engineering giant L&T under the supervision of the Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam Ltd (SSNNL).

 The memorial is dedicated to Patel, credited with integrating 562 princely states with the Union of India.The  'Statue of Unity' is now the world's tallest statue, according to the project's website.
The 'Statue of Unity' will provide visitors a meaningful experience that both educates and entertains, by focusing on Patel's personage, life, and accomplishments.







World tallest Statues

Statue of Unity
India
182 Metre

Spring Temple Buddha
China
153 Metre

Ushiku Daibutsu
Japan
120 Metre

Statue of Liberty
USA
93 Metre

The Motherland Calls
Russia
85 Metre

Christ The Redeemer
Brazil
38 Metre




Friday, November 9, 2018

Bheemili Utsav

Visakhapatnam:  Two-day Bheemili Utsav on November 10 and 11. The State government, as part of the tourism promotional activities, is conducting the Bheemili Utsav every year. During the event various competitions being conducted involving all walks of the life.


Day 1:
Boat competitions would be conducted to fishermen.
carnival on ‘JanaPada,’
‘Jalari Dance’ Thimsa Dance would be performed. “This year, the most popular small screen programmes ‘Dhee’ dance team and ‘Jabardasth’ team will perform various skits,”.
Beach boxing and musical concert would enthrall the audience, he added.
Day 2:  Kuchipudi dancers would perform the programmes.

BheemiliUtsav

Thursday, November 8, 2018

RamaKrishna Beach (RK Beach), Visakhapatnam – A Perfect Seaside Escape

RamaKrishna Beach: Golden Sands, Blue Waters, and a Blend of Culture & Leisure on Vizag’s Iconic Beach
 
When it comes to Visakhapatnam tourism, the first place that comes to mind is the iconic RamaKrishna Beach, popularly known as RK Beach. Located along the Bay of Bengal, RK Beach is not just a seaside destination but also a hub for recreation, culture, and local life. Whether you want to relax on the golden sands, enjoy street food, or explore nearby attractions, RK Beach offers a little something for everyone.

1. Highlights of RamaKrishna Beach

  • 🌊 Picturesque Seashore – Long stretches of sand with stunning sunrise and sunset views.

  • 🚢 INS Kursura Submarine Museum – A decommissioned submarine turned into a museum right on the shore.

  • 🐠 Matsyadarshini Aquarium – Perfect for families and kids.

  • 🍴 Street Food Delights – From spicy Mirchi Bajji to fresh seafood.

  • 🎡 Leisure Activities – Evening walks, horse rides, and beach photography.

2. Best Things to Do at RK Beach

  • Watch Sunrise & Sunset – The beach is known for its breathtaking views.

  • Visit Submarine & Aircraft Museums – Learn about India’s naval history.

  • Try Local Snacks – Don’t miss hot bajjis and seafood along the promenade.

  • Stroll Along the Beach Road – A well-maintained walkway with sculptures, parks, and fountains.

  • Shopping & Souvenirs – Small stalls selling handicrafts and local items.

3. Nearby Attractions

  • Kailasagiri Hilltop Park – Ropeway ride and panoramic city views.

  • VUDA Park – Greenery, musical fountains, and kids’ play areas.

  • Tenneti Park – A seaside park with beautiful viewpoints.

  • Visakha Museum – Showcasing history, art, and cultural heritage.

4. Best Time to Visit RK Beach

  • October to March – Pleasant weather, great for sightseeing and beach activities.

  • Early mornings and evenings are the best for enjoying the beach without the heat.

5. How to Reach RamaKrishna Beach

  • By Road: Located just 4 km from Visakhapatnam city center, easily accessible by auto, cab, or bus.

  • By Train: Nearest station – Visakhapatnam Railway Station (~5 km).

  • By Air: Visakhapatnam International Airport (~12 km).

6. Travel Tips

  • Swimming is not advisable due to strong currents.

  • Carry sunscreen, hats, and sunglasses.

  • Visit during weekdays for less crowd and peaceful experience.

  • Keep valuables safe while enjoying the beach.

Visakha Utsav, the annual festival of the district always gives a greater importance to the RK Beach. Andhra University conducts special research projects at the beach to save the Sea Tortoises during their breeding seasons.


RamaKrishna Beach




RamaKrishna Beach


RamaKrishna Beach


RamaKrishna Beach

RamaKrishna Beach

RamaKrishna Beach


Tuesday, November 6, 2018

2018 UIM F1H2o World Championship – Amaravati, India

2018 UIM F1H2o World Championship – Amaravati, India

Amaravati,India will be the host venue for the sixth round of the 2018 UIM F1H2o World Championship from Nov 16-18.




The 2018 F1H2o calendar, with 5 more rounds to race:

Xiangyang – China – September 22-23

Liuzhou – China – October 1-2

Amaravati – India – November 16-18

Abu Dhabi – UAE – December 6-8

Sharjah – UAE – December 13-15

Thursday, September 20, 2018

Ananthagiri Hills, Vikarabad – Telangana’s Hidden Hill Paradise

Ananthagiri Hills:Lush Forests, Coffee Plantations, and Peaceful Getaways Near Hyderabad

Nestled in the Vikarabad district of Telangana, Ananthagiri Hills is one of the state’s most beautiful and lesser-known hill destinations. Known for its dense forests, coffee plantations, waterfalls, and trekking trails, this serene spot is perfect for a weekend escape from Hyderabad.

Apart from its natural charm, Ananthagiri Hills is also a place of spiritual importance, with ancient temples and a tranquil atmosphere that attracts both nature lovers and pilgrims. 

Ananthagiri hills

1. Attractions in Ananthagiri Hills

  • Anantha Padmanabha Swamy Temple – A centuries-old temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu, attracting devotees from across the region.

  • Ananthagiri View Point – Offers breathtaking views of rolling hills and lush greenery.

  • Trekking Trails – Multiple trails through coffee plantations and thick forests, perfect for beginner and moderate-level trekkers.

  • Kotepally Lake – A calm lake popular for kayaking, camping, and photography.

  • Nagasamudram Lake – Known as a “hidden lake” surrounded by scenic hills.


2. Best Time to Visit

  • Monsoon (July–September) – Lush greenery and small waterfalls come alive.

  • Winter (October–February) – Cool climate for sightseeing and camping.

  • Avoid summer afternoons as it can get warm.


3. How to Reach

  • By Road: Only 80 km from Hyderabad, a 2-hour drive via Vikarabad Road.

  • By Train: Nearest railway station – Vikarabad Junction (6 km away).

  • By Air: Nearest airport – Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad (~75 km).


4. Suggested 2-Day Itinerary

Day 1:

  • Start from Hyderabad early morning.

  • Visit Anantha Padmanabha Swamy Temple.

  • Explore trekking trails and coffee plantations.

  • Enjoy sunset at Ananthagiri View Point.

Day 2:

  • Morning kayaking at Kotepally Lake.

  • Visit Nagasamudram Lake.

  • Return to Hyderabad by evening.


5. Travel Tips

  • Carry drinking water and snacks, as shops are limited.

  • Wear comfortable shoes for trekking.

  • Early morning and late evenings are the most scenic times for photography.

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Monday, June 18, 2018

Puri Jagannath Temple, Odisha.

Puri Jagannath Temple, Odisha.

Puri  is one of the 'char dhams'. Jagannath Temple is the honor of Puri and Odisha (Orissa). The holy sight of Lord Jagannath, accompanied by Subhadra and Balabhadra raises loads of joy among the devotees. The two gods and the goddess of the temple are ornamented in accordance with the occasion and seasonal change. The structural design of the temple can be found to be in pyramid shape.


The Jagannath Temple of Puri has a latent legend associated with it. It is believed that in the Krita Yuga, the actual image of the lord had the power of granting 'moksha' to anyone who witnessed it. Yamaraja didn't find this justice. So, he decided to keep the image in some distant and unknown corner of the earth. However, as Dvapar Yuga arrived, the idol that is worshipped today in Jagannath Puri was constructed by Lord Vishnu with the help of wooden logs. And it doesn't make difference in the Lord’s power in spite of having the hands lacking.

Jagannath Temple in Odisha (Orissa) consists of four entrance gates. They are named as Singhadwara, Ashwadwara, Hathidwara and Vyaghradwara and these names refer to lion, horse, elephant and tiger. Each day, the Lord at the Jagannath Temple is offered 'bhoga' six times and it is dispensed among the worshippers close to Ratnavedi.

Puri Jagannath Temple Timings:-

Opening Time : 05:00 AM Closing Time : 11:00 PM
Open : Daily     Entery fee : Free



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Sunday, June 17, 2018

Suryanarayana Temple, Arasavalli

Suryanarayana Temple, Arasavalli

The famous Sun God Temple situated in Arasavalli Village which is at a distance of about 1 K.M. east of Srikakulam Town District head quarters of the North Coastal Andhra Pradesh. It is one of the ancient and all among two sun God temples in our Country. According to Padmapuranam , Sage Kasyapa installed the Idol of Surya at Arasavalli for the Welfare of mankind . Therefore , the Surya is of Kasyapasa Gotra . He is also termed as planetary King . According to the ' Sthalapuranam ' of the temple, Lord Devendra found this temple and installed the existing idol of the sun God commonly known as Lord suryanarayana Swamy Varu under the following circumstances. Once Lord Devendra , Ignoring the words of Dwarapalaka Nandi , attempted to force his entry for Darshan of Sri Rudrakoteswara Swamy varu at an untimely hour when Lord siva was along with his consort . The Dwarapalaka Nandi in the discharge of his duties kicked the intruder . Thus kicked and injured by the Devine attendent Indra fell down senseless. And in his unconscious state Indra dreamt that he would be relieved of his pain of injury in his chest caused by Nandi if he had built a temple and install an Idol of the Sun God . After regaining his consciousness, he remembered what he dreamt

 Suryanarayana Temple Timings:

Morning :- 6AM -12:30PM
Eevening Hours : 3:30 PM - 8:00PM

 

Amaravati Tourism Places

Amaravathi is a town located on the banks of the River Krishna in the Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh. Amaravathi is also called the Abode of God.It is a familiar name for the Buddhists in India and is a prime hub for pilgrimage and sightseeing.

This is also renowned for being a site of a great Buddhist Stupa, which is a mound-like or semi-hemispherical structure containing Buddhist relics, typically the ashes of Buddhist monks, used by Buddhists as a place of meditation. it was during the reign of emperor Ashoka,one can see the Stupa decorated with carvings of life and teachings of Buddha. The 95 ft tall structure is made of brick with a circular dome and platforms towards all four directions. It is decorated with carved panels which tell the story of Buddha's life. Art historians regard the Amaravathi art as one of the three major styles or schools of ancient Indian art, the other two being the Gandhara style and the Mathura style.

Amareswara Temple, Amaravathi

The Amareswara Temple is devoted to Lord Shiva, the 'Destroyer of the Universe'.

The holy place embraces a 15 ft high marble Shiv Ling. It is believed that Lord Shiva is present in the structure of five lingams - Pranaveswara, Agasteswara, Kosaleswara, Someswara and Parthiveswara. Constructed in the Dravidian style of architecture,  'Maha Shivaratri' of 'Magha Bahula Dasami' is the main festivals celebrated here. This holy place has a pious aura that seeps into the heart, mind and body of all patrons.



Amravati Museum, Amaravathi.


Amravati Museum in Guntur District showcases several fascinating Buddhist relics as well as helps visitors understand the history of the town. The museum has a wide array of spellbinding images of Lord Buddha, some of which are in unique poses. In addition, the museum houses many other art and artifacts, such as the elephant of Ajatshatru and vibrant art showing how Gautama Siddhartha left his palace in search of nirvana.
Amravati Museum offers an insightful journey into the past of Buddhism and visitors can enjoy this journey.

 


p.c : AP Tourism

Saturday, June 9, 2018

Masula(Mysolia) Beach Festival in Machilipatnam

Masula beach festival in Machilipatnam

Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh tourism with Krishna district Administration is conducting Masula beach festival in Machilipatnam (Manginapudi Beach) and Food festival in Vijayawada from June 9 to 11.
Machilipatnam colourfully decorated to welcome the visitors from across the state.
Beach volleyball, Heli ride, flowers and mangoes show, musical concert, cultural programmes and cooking 100 feet Dosa are some of the highlights of beach festival. Visitors can have helicopter ride for Rs 2,500.
A 100 feet Dosa will be cooked by expert chefs to create new Guinness record. Three-day mega beach festival will also cover horse raid, camel ride, food park, joy riding, archery, painting ball, sand arts and para-sailing.
Machilipatnam beach festival has been named as Mysolia, which is the ancient name of the port town. As part of promoting temple tourism operating special buses to Vedadri and Ghantasala in the district.
There is a Food festival will be organised in Vijayawada at the SRR and CVR Government college. It has variety of dishes with fish, crab, lobster, shrimp and other sea food and many varieties of dishes will be made with millets.
Cultural programmes including traditional dances organizing at the SRR and CVR Government college.

  source:thehansindia

 

 

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