VIJAYAWADA--the fast track city

The history of Vijayawada can be traced back to the mythological times. The history of Vijayawada or Vijayavata, as it is termed in a few inscriptions, reveals the religious importance of the place. The remains of the pre-historic man and society of the Stone Age is found all along the River Krishna, which dominates the landscape of Vijayawada

The religious history of Vijayawada is manifested in the temple of Lord Shiva on the banks of River Krishna. There are also some other important temples in Vijayawada which includes the Kanaka - Durga Devi Temple at Vijayawada

The third largest city of Andhra Pradesh, Vijayawada is a popular tourist destination of south India. Located on the banks of River Krishna, Vijayawada is a picturesque location which is bordered by the Indrakeeladri Hills. Vijayawada is a significant link between the three main regions of Andhra Pradesh

The history of Vijayawada dates back to prehistoric times. People from the Stone Age settled along the banks of the Krishna River. Mythological significance is also attached to the history of Vijayawada.

An important centre for Hindu as well as Buddhists, Vijayawada offers many magnificent temples and monasteries. The architecture and the crafts of the region are unique and highlight the talent of craftsmen

                                                             This beautiful tourist destination in south India offers incomparable natural beauties like the Mogalarajapuram Caves Mogalarajapuram Caves, Vijayawada


The Mogalarajapuram Caves in Vijayawada is one of the prime attractions of Vijayawada. The Mogalarajapuram Caves is popular for the three cave temples in the caves. The cave temples date back to the 5th century

Most of the temples are worn out and what only traces of an unnatural architectural beauty remains. One of the three temples is still in a good condition. Lord Nataraja and Lord Vinayak are the two deities whose idols are found in the cave temples of the Mogalarajapuram Caves.

The uniqueness of the Mogalarajapuram Caves lies in the Ardhanareswarar Murthy that was found in the cave temples. Studies have proved that such idols are not found anywhere in south India

Vijayawada literally translates to “The Place of Victory”. A legend narrates that Vijayawada was established by Arjuna around the Malleswara temple and Indrakiladri hills in commemoration of Lord Shiva’s Darsan he had, and thus named after him as Vijayawada

Besides being an important religious centre for Buddhists and Hindus, Vijayawada is also a centre of Andhra culture. The Chalukyas of Kalyan once conquered this place, and the famous Chinese Xuanzang (Hsuan-tsang) had visited this place in 639 when Buddhism was at its zenith in the region



During the British Raj the city experienced significant growth. In particular, the completion of the Prakasam Barrage in 1959, and railway bridge on the Krishna River have helped the region expand its agricultural and commercial base. And Vijayawada Railway station is one of the busiest railyway junctions in India. The regions around the city have fertile soil and are irrigated by the river



Regional setting Vijayawada is an important link in connecting the three regions of Andhra Pradesh and is a major transit point. Two National Highways, the National Highway 5 from Madras to Kolkata and the National Highway 9 from Machilipatnam to Hyderabad pass through the City connecting it to other parts of the country. It is connected to other areas of the state by state highways and district roads. Vijayawada is also one of the busiest railway junctions in India. The domestic airport located at Gannavaram, about 20 km, from the city connects Vijayawada to Hyderabad by air

The city of Vijayawada is also called as “The Business Capital City” of Andhra Pradesh because of the huge industrial projects in the vicinity of the city since the beginning of the 19th century

The city of Vijayawada is also called as “The Business Capital City” of Andhra Pradesh because of the huge industrial projects in the vicinity of the city since the beginning of the 19th century. The city is located at a distance of around 275 kilometers from Hyderabad. The city comprises of the north eastern region of the Andhra Pradesh state. The city has been the largest industrial center of India and is still the largest of all in terms of industries. The total area occupied by the Vijayawada city is almost around 64 square miles of land. This complete area is occupied by land and only 3 acres by water body which a lake in the vicinity of the city. When the last census was measured in the year 2009 the population of the city of Vijayawada was around 2,031,711. The climate in the city is very moderate and is mostly cold

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