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      • Known as the “Abode of the Gods,” Amaravati holds historical and religious significance as an ancient Buddhist site and as the location of the Amareswara Temple, dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. It is also known for its refined artistic traditions, particularly Amaravati sculpture.

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  3. www.travelandleisureasia.com › in › destinationsAmaravati, New Capital Of Andhra Pradesh: All You Need To ...

    Jul 23, 2024 · The best time to visit Amaravati is during the winter months from November to February for pleasant weather. Vijayawada Airport is approximately 37 km from Amaravati. The new capital of Andhra Pradesh is about 17 km from the Vijayawada Junction Station. Vijayawada to Amaravati route on map.

  4. indianexpress.com › article › explainedExplained: Why Amaravati has been chosen as the new Andhra ...

    Oct 21, 2015 · Explained: Why Amaravati has been chosen as the new Andhra Pradesh capital. The capital region comprising 30 villages between Vijayawada and Guntur was chosen because it is centrally located and easily accessible from north and south, coastal districts and the Rayalaseema region. Written by SRINIVAS JANYALA. Updated: October 21, 2015 15:35 IST.

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  6. www.forbesindia.com › article › take-one-big-storyAmaravati: The Lost City Awaiting Resurrection - Forbes India

    Jun 18, 2024 · There was good reason to pick Amaravati, a fertile land surrounded by hills of the Eastern Ghats, and lying very close to the Krishna river, India’s third longest river. For one, water shortages...

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  7. timesofindia.indiatimes.com › travel › destinationsExploring Amaravati, an important Buddhist centre in Andhra ...

    Feb 16, 2023 · Amaravati, the capital city of Andhra Pradesh, is a cultural and religious mecca. The city is located on the banks of the Krishna River in Guntur district, and is an important pilgrimage site for ...

  8. indianexpress.com › article › researchAmaravathi: The rise and fall of one of the greatest Buddhist ...

    Jun 22, 2024 · As Chandrababu Naidu’s return as Andhra Pradesh CM brings the spotlight back on Amaravati, a look at one of the most important sites of Buddhism in South Asia and why it has never received the recognition it deserves.

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  9. www.holidify.com › places › amaravathiAmaravathi Tourism (2024) - Andhra Pradesh > Top Places ...

    Amaravathi Tourism. Known as the Capital of Andhra Pradesh, Amaravathi is a planned city on the banks of the River Krishna. Amaravathi is renowned for being a site of a Buddhist Stupa that is a semi-hemispherical structure containing Buddhist relics and often called the Abode of God.

  10. www.hindustantimes.com › analysis › historicityHistoriCity | Amaravati: A brief history of the city that ...

    Naidu’s choice of Amaravati seems to be rooted in its glorious history as the capital of the ancient Satavahana dynasty (2th BCE- 3th CE), which is believed to be located at the nearby village of...