krishna district tourist places

1. VIJAYAWADA

2. Gunadala Mary Matha Church is a renowned pilgrimage destination for Christians in Andhra
Pradesh. Gunadala, a mountainous area of Vijayawada, is where the temple is located. The
sacred site is also known as the Mary Matha Shrine and is more often known as St Mary’s
Church. The church is notable for having an iron cross erected on the hilltop. It has a museum
with ancient sacred treasures and priceless presents from followers. On Sundays and other
significant holidays and events, the shrine is packed. The yearly feast of Our Lady of Lourdes is
marked by pomp and circumstance. Thousands of people travel from all across India to pay
their respects to Mother Mary. More than 5 lakh people visit the temple during the Gunadala
Matha Festival, which takes place from February 9 to 11. The only way to get to the church is
through steps.
Kanakadurgamma Temple is located in Indrakeeladri, Vijayawada, on the banks of the Krishna
River. Sri Kanakadurgamma (kanaka durga) is a swayambu swayambu swayambu swayambu
swayambu swayambu (self-manifested). It is one of India’s biggest temples and the second
largest in Andhra Pradesh. The temple is designed in the Dravidian architectural style.
Vijayawada Kanaka Durgamma Temple is another name for this temple. Goddess Durga slew
Mahishasura, who was a calamity for the world, during the Krithayuga. The goddess Durga
then appeared on the Keela mountain with eight arms in the guise of MAHISHASURA
MARDINI, as she had done when she bestowed the blessing on Keela.Goddess Durga had been
gleaming with the golden light of crores of suns on this mountain. Since then, Indra and all the
deities have praised her by chanting “KANAKA DURGA,” and they have worshipped her on a
daily basis. On the left side of Durga Devi, there is “Sri Chakaram” and a Ganapati Deity. So,
when we worship the Goddess, we shall solely pay homage to “Sri Chakaram.” Kanaka
Durgamma wields eight weapons: Chakra, Conch, Bow and Arrow, Sword, Spear, Club,
Trident, Thunderbolt, and Lotus.The “Dasara” festival is widely celebrated in this region, with a

3. Krishna district has a rich and diverse history that spans over
thousands of years. The region was first mentioned in the ancient
Indian texts such as the Mahabharata and the Ramayana, which
describe the area as a prosperous and fertile land. According to
legend, the district was named after Lord Krishna, who is said to have
lived in the region during his childhood.
During the medieval period, Krishna district was ruled by various
dynasties such as the Chalukyas, the Kakatiyas, and the Vijayanagara
Empire. The district was an important center for trade and commerce
during this time and was known for its flourishing agriculture and
handicraft industries.
In the 18th century, the district came under the control of the British
Empire and was a part of the Madras Presidency. After India gained
independence in 1947, Krishna district became a part of the newly
formed Andhra Pradesh state.

4. TIRUPATAMMA&BHAVANI

5. KOLLERU

6. Kolleru Lake is one of the largest freshwater lakes in India located in state of Andhra Pradesh and
forms the largest shallow freshwater[3] lake in Asia (with 245 km2 of lake area and 302 km2 of
total Ramsar designated wetland), 15 kilometers away from the Eluru and 65 km from
Rajamahendravaram, it is located between Krishna and Godavari deltas.[4] Kolleru Lake is
located in Eluru district. The lake is fed directly by water from the seasonal Budameru and
Tammileru streams, and is connected to the Krishna and Godavari irrigation systems by over 67
major and minor irrigation canals.[5] This lake is a major tourist attraction. Many birds migrate
here in winter, such as Siberian crane, ibis, and painted storks. The lake was an important habitat
for an estimated 20 million resident and migratory birds, including the grey or spot-billed pelican
(Pelecanus philippensis). The lake was declared as a wildlife sanctuary in November 1999 under
India's Wildlife Protection Act of 1972, and designated a wetland of international importance in
November 2002 under the international Ramsar Convention. The wildlife sanctuary covers an
area of 308 km2.Egrets, grey herons, painted storks and black-headed ibises gathering in
thousands at Kolleru Lake, Andhra Pradesh, India.Kolleru Lake under Ramsar Convention
(allowing local communities (Here: Vaddi Community) to continue their occupation of culture
fish and caught fish) covers 90,100 hectares (222,600 acres) and Kolleru Lake under Wildlife
Sanctuary covers 166,000 acres (67,200 ha). he resident birds include:
grey pelicans, Asian open-bill (Anastomus oscitans), painted storks (Mycteria leucocephala),
glossy ibises and white ibises.,
The migratory birds include: red-crested pochards, black-winged stilts, pied avocets, common
redshanks, Eurasian wigeons,g adwalls, great cormorants, garganeys, purple herons, greater
flamingos, green-winged teals, northern pintails and northern shovelers

7. Penuganchiprolu Tirupatamma Temple, or Sri Lakshmi Tirupatamma
temple, has built in the seventeenth century. Penuganchiprolu, earlier
called “Pedakanchi.” In Penuganchprolu, there are more than 101
temples are there. One of the Great Pilgrim Sites in Andhra Pradesh
is Penuganchiprolu About Sri Lakshmi Tirupathamma Temple
In the 17th century, Sri Raja Vasireddy Jagga Bhoopala ruled the
Krishna region. The capital of the region was Amaravathi town. Sri
Tirupatamma was born in his kingdom in a family of Kolla as a gift
of Lord Sri Venkateswara Swamyvaru of Tirumala in
‘Anigandlapadu’ village and was Eka satyagraha, learned Puranas,
Vedas, Ramayana, and Mahabharata and gave sermons to neighbors,
villagers. She married Gopayya of the Kakani family from
Penuganchiprolu Village. Sri Tirupatamma brought glory to both
families, entire region, by her undeterred devotion to Lord Sri
Venkateswara, Karma, Gnana, Vairagya Yoga, etc

8. MOGULRAJAPURAM
Just 5-km from Vijayawada are the
Mogalarajapuram caves having three cave temples,
dating back to the 5th century AD. There are 3
famous cave temples here, as old as the 5th
century. One among the three cave temples adorns
a spectacular carving of Ardhanariswara, which is
believed to be the only one of its kind in South
India. These cave temples have carved images of
Lord Vinayaka and Lord Shiva in Nataraja form.
The Mogalarajapuram Caves, are more than 1500
years old. These rock-cut temples are home to
sculptures and artifacts that celebrate the culture
and religious practices of old Vijayawada
kingdoms. The caves are located very close to the
city center, so they can be accommodated into a
convenient hour-long stop in your travel itinerary.
Some of the key highlights of the caves include
idols of Lord Ganesh and Lord Nataraja, five rock-
cut sanctuaries, bas relief carvings, and sculpted
pillars at the entrance

9. KONDAPALLI
This 7th century fort on the hill with
an impressive three storied rock
tower has witnessed the glory of
many dynasties. It served as a
business center in the olden days. The
fort was used as a military training
base by the British rulers. It is now a
good picnic spot. Kondapalli village
is situated 16 km from Vijayawada.
The village is famous for toys made
with a special wood that's found on
the hills here. These toys are famous
the world over as 'Kondapalli Toys'.

10. AKKANNA-MADANNA
Located at the foot of Indrakeeladri Hill, in
the vicinity of Kanaka Durga Temple, the
7th-century twin rock-cut caves are present.
They were constructed in the 17th century
take their name after two ministers from the
court of Quli Qutb Shah. The caves have
been dedicated to the famous the Hindu
Triumverate - Brahma, Vishnu and
Maheshwara. The upper and lower caves
have unique architectural form and remain
connected through a five-step staircase. The
triple celled caves have sanctums with idols
of the deities. They have pillared halls with
no distinct ornamental moldings or
decorative elements. The caves are among
the prime attractions for the visitors owing
to their historic relevance and fame.

11. TOYS OF KONDAPALLI
Kondapalli Toys have carved a
niche of their own in the world of
handicrafts. Nimble fingered
artisans carve with aplomb, as
characters emerge and evolve
from light soft wood. The
wooden piece is heated to make it
moisture free. Different parts of
the image are carved separately.
They are then glued together with
an adhesive made of crushed
tamarind seeds. Both water and
oil colours are used to paint the
toy or figurine. Painting is done
with soft and thin paintbrushes
made of goat

12. HAZRATBAL MOSQUE
Hazrathbal mosque is situated in the city of
Vijayawada. This sacred mosque houses a holy
relic of Prophet Mohammed, the founder of Islam.
Prophet Mohammed is regarded by the Muslims
as the last messenger and prophet of God. This
makes his souvenir one of the most highly
honored among the Islams and the Vijayawada
Hazrat Bal Mosque is graced with this token. The
Hazrat Bal Mosque authorities allow the devotees
to view the relic only once a year. Such an
occasion sees huge number of pilgrims to this
shrine of Hazrat Bal. The display attracts the
people irrespective of caste, creed and religion
who join the celebration with an open heart and
complete devotion. The Hazrat Bal Mosque in
Vijayawada is easily accessible from any part of
the city by buses, taxis and auto rickshaws. Being
one of the most sacred pilgrimages and travel
attractions in Vijawada,

13. -MOVVA
Movva is the birthplace of Siddhendra
Yogi, the founder of Kuchipudi dance.
This ancient town has temples of
Vishnu and Shiva. Movva is situated at
a distance of 30 km from Gudivada
and 11 km from Pamarru in Krishna
district. Movva is well connected by
road from Gudivada and Pamarru and
there are frequent buses from
Gudivada and Pamarru. Private
transport is also available from
Pamarru Legend has it that when
Modgalya Sage was doing penance, an
illiterate named Varadaiah, becomes
literate and went on to become a great
poet called Kshetraiah.

14. SREEKAKULAM
Srikakulendhra Maha Vishnu Devalayam is located at
Srikakulam village of Krishna District in Andhra Pradesh. This
is one of the oldest temples which is dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
The main deity holds a Shanka in his right hand and a Chakra in his
left hand which symbolizes peace. The unique feature of this
temple is that an original Shaligram Mala is used for decorating
Lord Vishnu. It is believed that bathing in the Krishna river and
visiting this temple on Mukoti Ekadashi removes all the sins.
History : Srikakulendhra Maha Vishnu Temple was built in the 2nd
or 3rd century B.C. It was developed between the years 1746-1791
by Challapalli Raja Kodandaramann. It is one of the rare temples
where devotees can see Lord Vishnu as himself or his actual image.
In all the other temples devotees worship his other incarnations
such as Lord Venkateswara Swamy, Lord Krishna, and Lord Rama.
The temple also has a beautiful Gopuram and its pillars are carved
with detailed information about the temple. More than 30 in-
blockings of the 12th and 13th centuries can be seen on the walls of
this temple.
In earlier days goddess Krishna did penance near the Krishna river
and asked Lord Vishnu to stay there. Lord Vishnu told her that her
wish will be fulfilled at the end of this yuga. Lord Brahma will also
have to do penance at the Krishna river with the same wish. Then,
in Kaliyugam Lord Brahma came and performed penance for Lord
Vishnu here. Lord Vishnu was pleased and allowed Lord Brahma to
install the idol of Lord Vishnu and worship there.

15. KUCHIPUDI
Kuchipudi is about 61km from Krishna District. This village is said to be the birthplace
of Siddhendra Yogi, the originator of the famous Kuchipudi Dancesystem.Apopular
residential school is run at this place to train students in this art. kuchipudi, one of six
classical dance styles of India. Kuchipudi is indigenous to the state of Andhra Pradesh
and differs from the other five classical styles by the inclusion of singing. Kuchipudi
originated in the 17th century with the creation by Sidhyendra Yogi of the dance-drama
Bhama Kalapam, a story of Satyabhāma, the charming but jealous wife of the god
Krishna. The dance performance begins with the sprinkling of holy water and the
burning of incense. Other rituals are performed, the goddesses of learning, wealth, and
energy are invoked, and the characters are introduced, together with songs concerning
their function in the performance. All roles were traditionally played by men. As an
offering to Krishna, every Brahman, or priest, of the village of Kuchipudi is expected to
perform the role of Satyabhāma at least once in his life.

16. It is said that Siddhendra Yogi had a dream in which Lord Krishna asked him to compose a
dancedrama based on the myth of the bringing of paarijaata flower for Sathyabhaama, the most
beloved queen of Krishna. In compliance with this command Siddhendra Yogi composed the
Bhaamaakalaapam which is till now considered the piece-deresistance of the Kuchipudi
repertoire. Siddhendra Yogi initiated young Brahmin boys of Kuchipudi village to practice and
perform his compositions particularly Bhaamaakalaapam. The presentation of Bhaamaakalaapam
was a stupendous success. Its aesthetic appeal was so great that the then Nawab of Golconda,
Abdul Hasan Tanishah issued a copper plate in 1675 A.D. granting the village Kuchipudi as an
Agrahaarama to the families of Brahmins who pursued this art. At that time all the actors were
male and the female impersonation was of a superb quality. To have an idea of the high standard
of female impersonation one should see Vedaantam Satyanarayana Sharma, a great Kuchipudi
dancer, even today doing the role of Satyabhaama. It was Lakshminarayan Shastry (1886-1956)
who introduced many new elements including solo dancing and training of female dancers in this
dance style.
Solo dancing was there earlier, but only as a part of the dance drama at appropriate sequences.
‘At times, even though the dramatic situation did not demand, solo dancing was being presented
to punctuate the presentation and to enhance the appeal. One such number is tarangam inspired
by the Krishna-leela tarangini of Teerthanarayana Yogi. To show the dexterity of the dancers in
footwork and their control and balance over their bodies, techniques like dancing on the rim of a
brass plate and with a pitcher full of water on the head was introduced. Acrobatic dancing
became part of the repertoire. By the middle of this century, Kuchipudi fully crystallized as a
separate classical solo dance style. Thus there are now two forms of Kuchipudi; the traditional
musical dance-drama and the solo dance.

17. From the later part of the fourth decade of this century a sequence of the presentation of the solo recital
has been widely accepted. A recital of Kuchipudi begins with an invocatory number, as is done in some
other classical dance styles. Earlier the invocation was limited to Ganesha Vandana. Now other gods are
also invoked. It is followed by nritta, that is, non-narrative and abstract dancing. Usually jatiswaram is
performed as the nritta number. Next is presented a narrative number called shabdam. One of the
favourite traditional shabdam number is the Dashaavataara. The Shabdam is followed by a natyanumber
called Kalaapam. Many Kuchipudi dancers prefer to perform entry of Satyabhama from the traditional
dance-drama Bhaamaakalaapam. The song “bhamane, satyabhamane, the traditionalpraveshadaaru (the
song that is rendered at the time of the entry of a character) is so tuneful that its appeal is universal and
ever fresh. Next in the sequence comes a pure nrityaabhinaya number based on literary-cum musical
forms like padam, jaavli, shlokam, etc. In such a number each of the sung words is delineated in space
through dance, drishya-kavita (visual poetry). A Kuchipudi recital is usually concluded with tarangam.
Excerpts of Krishna-leela-tarangini are sung with this number. In this the dancer usually stands on a
brass plate locking the feet in shakatavadanam paada and moves the plate rhythmically with great
dexterity
Kuchipudi too evolved as a religious art rooting back to the age-old Hindu Sanskrit text ‘Natya Shastra’
and connects traditionally with temples, spiritual faiths and travelling bards. This ancient dance form
finds place in the 10th century copper inscriptions and in 15th century texts like ‘Machupalli Kaifat’.
Traditionally it is regarded that the sanyassin of Advaita Vedanta sect, Tirtha Narayana Yati, and his
disciple Siddhendra Yogi initiated, methodized and arranged the present day version of the dance form in
17th century. Usually performance repertoire of Kuchipudi that is broadly oriented on Lord Krishna and
the tradition of Vaishnavism include an invocation, dharavu – short dance, nritta – pure dance and nritya
– expressive dance respectively.

18. Vedadrihmi Narasimha Swamy Temple
Jaggaiahpet is a town in Krishna
district in Andhra Pradesh, is
situated on the banks of the River
Paleru, Jaggaiahpet experiences
warm to cool climate year round,
which draws tourists in a large
number from all around the state
to the town. The Vedadrihmi
Narasimha Swamy Temple is the
prime attraction of Jaggaiahpet.
Tirumalagiri Hills is another
distinct tourist attraction in
Jaggaiahpet, home to Lord
Venkateswara Temple and four
Anjaneya Swamy temples.