GODAVARI DISTRICTS.pptx

godavari districts tourist places

1. DWARAKATIRUMAL&KSHEERARAMALINGESWARA

2. Dwaraka Tirupati : This pilgrimage site is known as “ Dwaraka Tirumala ” after the great saint “ Dwaraka ,” who discovered the self-manifest idol of Lord “Sri Venkateswara ” after performing extreme penance in a “ Valmikam ” (ant hill). Sri Venkateswara is also known as Kaliyuga Vaikunta Vasa by devotees. Chinna Tirupati is another name for this location. According to Sastras , North Indian rivers such as the Ganges and Yamuna become more holy as they ascend to their source, but south Indian rivers such as the Krishna and Godavary become more holy as they descend to their mouths at the sea. That is why, in their lower parts, there are countless shrines and holy bathing ghats spaced at regular intervals on both banks of the big major rivers Krishna and Godavary . According to Brahma Purana , the territory encompassed by our Dwaraka Tirumala commands the top most prominent position in India, being garlanded by these two major Indian rivers Krishna and Godavary . If devotees are unable to get to Tirumala Tirupati and present their contributions, tonsures, or other sacrifices to Lord Venkateswara , Lord of Tirumala Tirupati , also known as Pedda Tirupati for any reason, they can offer their donations, prayers, and devotion in Dwaraka Tirumala temple . PALAKOLLU :is a town in the Indian state of Andhrapradesh’s West Gosdavari district. This location is well-known for the Lord Siva temple, which is one of the Pancharama temples. Sri Kshira Rama Lingeshwara swamy Temple is located here. The other four temples are Amararama in Amaravati , Guntur District, Draksharama in Draksharama , East Godavari District, Kumararama in Samarlakota , East Godavari District, and Somarama in Bhimavaram , West Godavari District. Through windows at the Garbhaalayam , the Sivalingam ( Moola Virat ) can be seen from all four corners. Sun God, Kashi Vishweshwara , Goddess Parvathi , Goddess Lakshmi, Nagareshwara Lingam, Dundi Vigneshwara , Veera Bhadra , Sapta Matruka , Kanaka Durga , Brahma, Saraswathi , Kumara Swamy , Kartikeya , Mahishasura Mardhini , Nagasarpa , Nataraja , Dattatreya , Lord Vishnu is said to have placed ( pratistapana ) the Sivalingam .

3. SOMESWARA&MAVULLAMMA

4. SRI MAVULLAMMA : The temple history of Jaganmatha Sri Mavullamma first came to light in the year 1880 AD, and we have only the temple history since then. She is thought to be buried at Motupallivari Street, under a few of pipal and Neem trees. Every year on “ Paadyami ” (the third month of the auspicious Telugu almanack calendar), in the month of “ Jyesta masa ” (the third month of the auspicious Telugu almanack calendar) (new slender crescent moon day). In this month, devotees (worshippers) rejoice for one month. There is a lively atmosphere throughout the town. Artists, actors, actresses, singers, and distinguished persons from all walks of life are honoured by the Devastanam (Temple Committee) and the local fruit and vegetable trader’s committee . Bhimavaram is famous for “ Somarama ”, one of the 5 panchakarma kshetras dedicated to the god Shiva. Apart from that, this place is also known as the second Bartoli of India.

5. Guntupalli Group of Buddhist ROCK Monuments Guntupalli Group of Monuments of the Buddhists is located Kamavarapukota , which lies in the West Godavari District of the Indian state, Andhra Pradesh. West Godavari and East Godavari district are known for being the most popular pilgrimage site as the most ancients and most important temples and devotion centres are located in this part of India. These temples are known for providing a great amount of knowledge with the help of wall carvings and paintings created on the walls of the temples.This pilgrimage site is slightly similar to other Buddhist caves present across India but is slightly different at the same time. Similar to that of other caves, There is a chaitya hall inside the cave where the entrance of the cave has been carved on stone. But the entrance of the cave is made in a different and rare stricture which is similar to wooden structure carvings. There are two Buddhist caves located within the Guntupalli Group of Buddhist Monuments where you can see that several large stupas and erected inside the cave.Apart from the structure being similar to that of other caves, there is a brick formation structure present in the pilgrimage site protecting the cave. This structural building is also very famous due to the fact that three rare relic caskets were found at the pilgrimage site. These caskets contained various types of treasure like gold, silver, rare gems, crystal beads and more. There were inscriptions found on top of these caskets dated back to the 9th century AD.

6. GUNTUPALLI CAVES Guntupale or Guntupalli Group of Buddhist Monuments is located near Kamavarapukota , West Godavari district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. It is about 40 km from Eluru . The rock portion of the site contains two Buddhist caves, a chaitya hall and a large group of stupas . The Chitta Hall has a rare carved stone gateway that mimics wooden architecture, a simpler version of that in the Loma Rishi cave. The Buddhas found on the Guntupalli Vuri hills are historically very important. The Archaeological Survey of India has decided that these are historic and protected antiquities. On the hill, there are fortified gardens, monasteries and stupas . One of these is found in the stupa . This pilgrimage is a testimony to the many stupas that can be seen here attracting devotees.

7. EAST GODAVARI Draksharamam : Constructed by king Bhima of the Eastern Chalukyan Dynasty between 802 CE and 902 CE, the temple is one of the pancharama kshetras . Biccavolu : Lord Shiva's temple, which is a temple complex built in the Dravidian style by the Eastern Chalukyas between the 9th and 10th centuries CE . Annavaram : Annavaram is quite a picturesque destination with the Pampa River flowing languidly next to the hills . Rajahmundry: Grammar and script of the Telugu language evolved in Rajahmundry, and so the city is colloquially referred to as the birthplace of Telugu . Papikondalu Boat Cruise: When you're visiting Andhra Pradesh, taking a day-long boat cruise on the Godavari River should definitely be on your itinerary . Rayali : A picturesque village filled within coconut trees and banana plantations, situated in the middle of the Vashista and Gautami tributaries of the Godavari River . Uppada Beach: Kakinada Beach is also known as Uppada Beach. The beach has an inclined continental shelf and is one of the longest on the Coromandel coast . Pithapuram Temple: The famous 10th-century temple complex at Pithapuram is considered a tripuranthakam (abode of three gods), for it houses the shrines of Puruhoothika Devi, Kukkuteswara Swamy and Sripada Vallabha Dattatreya Swamy .

8. KORINGA WILD LIFE& Merely 22km away from the Kakinada Beach, Coringa is a Wildlife Sanctuary as well as an estuary. It is home to as many as 35 species of mangrove plants, 120 species of rare birds and innumerable species of flora. This sanctuary is also famous for being home to white-backed vulture, long-billed vulture, otters, Fishing cat, jackal, estuarine crocodile (found in the creeks) and sea turtle.

9. BRIDGE&HOPE ISLAND Rajahmahendravaram Town is the biggest town in East Godavari and it is a Divisional Head Quarters. Howrah Madras railway line… The area between Kakinada coast and Hope Island is known as Kakinada Bay. The water spread of the bay is about 100 km2 (39 sq mi). Hope Island protects the city of Kakinada from the strong storm surges coming from the Bay of Bengal. Hope Island acts as a sort of natural break water and provides tranquility to the ships anchored in Kakinada bay which makes Kakinada Port one of the safest natural ports in the Eastern Coast of India.

10. ADURRU BUDDHIST STUPA Adurru (or locally DubarajuGudi ) is a 2400 year old Buddhist site in Razole taluk of East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh close to the banks of river Vainetaya , a tributary of river Godavari river very close to the Bay of Bengal . The foundation of the stupa here was laid by Sanghmitra , Ashoka’s daughter on her way to Sri Lanka.This site was excavated by Archaeological Survey of India in 1923. The operation unearthed several stupas , chaityas and viharas . The Mahastupa , built on wheel shaped plan 17 feet in diameter with a raised platform running all around the drum and Ayaka platforms on cardinal directions.

11. SRI VVSN TEMPLE Sri Veera Venkata Satyanarayanaswamy Temple or Annavaram Temple is a Hindu Vaishnavite temple situated at Annavaram town on pampa river bank in East Godavari District, of Andhra Pradesh. The temple is on a hillock named Ratnagiri.This temple is located in Annavaram which is 30km away from Pithapuram and 108 km away from Visakhapatnam. Temple is located 4 km away from Annavaram bus stand and 5 km away from Annaavaram Railway station. this is located on Ratnagiri hills Temple History: The temple is built in the Dravidian style.The presiding deity Lord Satyadeva with his consort Sri Anantha Lakshmi on one Side and with Lord Siva on the other side took his abode on Ratnagiri . Initially a small shed was constructed in 1891 when the idol was found. Later a temple was built in course of time with the cooperation of villagers and other devotees of the near by villages. Subsequently the temple was reconstructed during 1933-34, with locally available stone . Special Attractions: 1. The temple of Sri sita rama ,as keshatra palakulu.2 . The shrines of vana durga and kanaka durga.3 . The temple of gramadevatha (Village deity - Nerellamma )4 . NItya Anna dana kshetram 5.SatyanarayanaSwamy Vratam

12. ANTARVEDI Sri Laxmi Narasimha swamy temple located in Antarvedi town located in the East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh. Antarvedi is also place where Godavari river meets Bay of Bengal. It is believed that this temple is constructed in 15th Century and early of 16th Century . Antarvedi temple is one of the Nava Narasimha temples which all are located with in Andhra and Telangana states. List is as follows,

13. DRAKSHARAMA This is the must see in a lifetime place on earth. Every one will have a divine feeling which is unexplainable. This temple is a divine scenic beauty with greenery & lot of green fields in the surrounds. As this is one of the five pancharama ksehtras of Andhra, piligrims goes atleast once especially during kartheeka masam . Lord shiva in linga rupam with about 14 feets height - one could see in two stairs. Can't wait to visit in this kartheeka masam too.

14. SAMARLAKOTA One of the five Pancharama Kshetras sacred to the Hindu god Shiva is Kumararama or Bhimarama . The bhimeswara temple samalkot is located in East Godavari district Samarlkota in Andhra Pradesh’s Indian state. Amararama in Amaravati (Dist. Guntur), Draksharama in Draksharama (Dist. East Godavari), Ksheerarama in Palakollu and Somarama in Bahimavaram (both in Dist. West Godavari) are the other four temples . Samarlakota City is 1 kilometer away from the temple. Installed in the shrine, the Linga limestone is 16 feet tall, rising from the ground floor pedestal and entering the second floor by entering the roof where the Rudrabhaga is adorned. The samalkot bhimeswara temple is backed by a mandapam of 100 pillars and is of excellent architectural significance. This temple is one of the famous temples in samarlakota . The temple has an Ekasila Nandi (A Bull sculpted from a single stone) at the temple door protecting the Shiva Lingam. The temple is similar to the other temple of Pancharama at Draksharama , also called Bhimeswara Alayam . The samarlakota shiva temple construction began in 892 AD and was completed in 922.here the Linga is made of calcareous and appears white. The temple was rebuilt during Musunuri Nayaks from 1340–1466. Musunuri Nayaks adopts the Kakatiya style of architecture

15. PAPIKONDALU TOUR The beautiful scenery of Papi kondalu , the waterfalls at Munivaatam , and the peaceful atmosphere at this tribal area give a pleasant look and peace to visitors, making it a special attraction for tourists. The mighty Godavari river narrowing and passing with twists and turns along the Papi Hills is every visitor's delight. To get the real essence of Papikondalu , one has to go for the boat journey either from Rajahmundry or Bhadrachalam . At a distance of 60 km from Rajahmundry, 180 km from Vijayawada, 20 km from Polavaram , 260 km from Vizag & 410 km from Hyderabad, Papi Kondalu is a breathtakingly beautiful hill range bounded by River Godavari in the state of Andhra Pradesh. Papi hills are a set of three hills which form a beautiful gorge on the Godavari River spread across East Godavari and West Godavari districts. Entire area of Papi Kondalu is covered by tropical rain forests and it was recently declared as a protected National Park and is one of the top places to experience the Tourism in Andhra Pradesh. The original name for this hill range was ' Papidi Kondalu '. Papidi is a rough translation for partition in Telugu. It is believed that the place was visited by Lord Rama and goddess Sita during their exile. Papi Kondalu has to be reached by boat from Rajahmundry, Pattisam (35 km from Rajahmundry), Polavaram (40 km from Rajahmundry), Kunavaram (50 km from Bhadrachalam ) or Sriram Giri (60 km from Bhadrachalam ). The boat service from Rajahmundry to Bhadrachalam is a wonderful experience and it is operated in post monsoon season.