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Rajahmundry is situated on the left bank at
the head of the Godavari River delta in East Godavari district. The Asia's
largest rail-cum-road bridge on the river Godavari linking Kovvur and
Rajahmundry is considered to be an engineering feat.
According
to tradition it is said to have been constructed by the Eastern Chalukya
ruler Rajaraja Narendra in AD 1022. So it was called "Rajaraja
Narendrapuram", Rajamahendravaram, Rajamandiram, and finally
Rajahmundry. In 1449 Kapileshvara, the
Orissa ruler
captured Rajahmundry. In 1757 it was ceded to the British.
Home For Performing Arts
Rajahmundry is home to many art forms like dance, painting and music.
It's a place of phenomenal historic and religious significance. Nannaya
the poet laureate, who was called `Adi Kavi belonged to this place. The
present city of Rajahmundry has a few traces of fine palaces, fort walls,
etc. Several renowned poets, artistes, writers and social reformers were
born at Rajahmundry.
Rajamundry is an important religious centre; pilgrims going to Kashi pay a
visit to Rajahmundry and bathe in the holy river called "Kotilingam
Ghat". There are a number of temples here and the Kotilingala temple
on the bank of the Godavari is one of the most important temples. At a
distance of 7-km south of Rajahmundry, there is the Dowlaiswaram Anicut
across the Godavari.
Pushkaram
The Godavari Pushkaram, celebrated once in twelve years, attracts a large
number of pilgrims from all over the country.
Paul Chowk
Named after Mr. Bipin Chandra Paul who came to Rajahmundry in April 1907
during the Vandemataram movement.
Seshaiah Metta
It is said that Rajahmundry was on Panchagiris (Five hills) and one of
them was 'Sesha Giri' (A hill named 'Sesha') and the place was named after
it. But the story according to the historians is quite different.
According to them the name of this place took its transformation from "Sher
Sahib Metta" to "Seshaiah Metta". Sher Sahib was one of the
rulers of Rajahmundry during the Muhammadan rule.
Kambham Choultry And Kambal Tank
Kambala Lake (Kambhala Cheruvu - Kambham Vari Cheruvu) was dug during the
construction of a choultry where death ceremonies only take place. Mr.
Kambham Narasingarao Pantulu between 1845-1850 constructed this choultry,
which is unique, as it is the only choultry in the country where only
death ceremonies are held. Even in Varansi (Kashi) also we can't find a
separate choultry that undertakes the death ceremonies.
The Temple Of Lord Markandeya
A rich person Mr. Gundu Sobhanadriswara Rao constructed this temple in
the year 1818. The archaeological experts confirmed it to be a Shiva
temple. The street in which he lived is named as "Gundu Vari Street".
The main entrance of this temple was in this street.
lcot Gardens
The gardens in which the meetings of Divya Gjyan Samaj were conducted by
their leader Mr.Alcot are named after him as Alcot Gardens.
Ryali
Ryali lies at a distance of 24-km from Rajahmundry. It was known as
'Ratnapuri' in the past. Ryali is famous for excellent sculptures and rare
iconography in the 'Janganmohini Kesavaswami' temple.
Annavaram
Annavaram is situated at a distance of about 3-km from Annavaram railway
station on the Vijayawada-Waltair
broad gauge section of the South Central Railway, 48-km from
Kakinada and about 80-km from
Rajahmundry. Annavaram is one of the reputed centres of pilgrimage in the
state on account of a temple of 'Sri Vira Venkata Satyanarayana Swami'.
Draksharama
Draksharamam is in the village of Ramachandrapuram in East Godavari
District. It is at a distance of about 26-km from Kakinada and 48-km from
Rajahmundry. This place is also called, as "Dakshina Kasi"
(Southern Banaras). It is considered highly sacred, next only to Benaras,
the holiest of Shiva temples in the country.
Air:
The nearest airport is at Vijayawada,
which is connected to Hyderabad
& Vishakhapatnam.
Rail:
Rajahmundry is connected by rail with most parts of the country.
Road:
Good motorable roads connect Rajahmundry with major cities in India.
Regular bus services from
Amaravati,
Annavaram,
Guntur, Kodad,
Hyderabad ,
Kakinada,
Machilipatnam,
Chennai ,
Nellore, Suryapet,
Tirupati ,
Tuni, Vishakhapatnam,
Vijayanagaram and
Warangal amongst other places
connect Rajahmundry.
Local Transport:
Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) operates city
bus services point-to-point bus services, which connect important places.
Anand Regency Kambala Lake
Hotel Apsara
Hotel Ashoka Hote
l Chandana Shamala Centre
Hotel Chandralok
Hotel Devi Sridevi
Hotel Dwarakamai Kotipally
Hotel Ratna Palace
Hotel Sree Durga
Hotel Surya
Hotel Vaishnavi
Hospital:
S.V. Heart Care Centre
15-117, Behind Syamala Nagar, Rajamundry
East Godavari
Climate: Tropical
Temperature Range
Summer: Max 46°C and Min 30°C
Winter: Max 32°C and Min 19°C
Rainfall: Seasonal
Clothing: Light Cottons
STD Code: 0883
Ryali: 24-km
Annavaram: 80-km
Draksharama: 48-km
Thamayapeta: 32-km
Jaggampetta: 48-km
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