ANDHRA PRADESH
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Once a part of the Mauryan Empire during the reign of Ashoka, it became
an important Buddhist centre. One can still see evidences of the early
Buddhist influence in Amaravathi and at Nagarjunakonda, one of the greatest
archaeological sites in the country. Later it came under the hegemony of
the Chalukyas and in the 10th century was engulfed by the Chola kingdom.
These reigns naturally accounted for the Hindu school of thought. Subsequently,
it witnessed the sway of the Muslim rulers and in 1713 A.D. it passed into
the hands of a commander of the Mughal army under Aurangzeb. Finally, it
succumbed to the rule of the hereditary monarchs known as the Nizams of
Hyderabad and remained with th
em till India attained independence.
The fifth largest state of India, Andhra Pradesh is irrigated by the
mighty Krishna and the Godavari rivers and is aptly termed as the "Rice
Granary of India", Telugu is the main language of communication though
the Muslim rule has paved the way of Urdu also. Andhra Pradesh is the home
of rich cultural heritage and handicrafts. Kuchipudi, the classical dance
form originating from the state has vigorous choreography and is somewhat akin to Bharatanatyam. The craftsmen of Andhra have given to India their
unique creations - Kalamkari vegetable & dyed textiles, lacquer paintings
from Nirmal, wood craft, Pochampalli silks, Hyderabad pearls and an extremely
attractive and glittering array of glass bangles. Andhra Pradesh is also
the home of the colourful Lambaris and Banjaras - Nomadic tribes -and some
of them turn up as pavement sellers offering their highly ornate long skirts
and silver jewellery.
HYDERABAD (ANDHRA PRADESH)
Visit Charminar - Rectangular
Four Arched Monumental Gate often described as the -The Arch of Triumph
of the East, The Mecca Mosque & visit the Salar Jung Museum - one man
collection of Manuscripts, ancient weapons, costumes & curios. Visit
the High Court buildings.
GOLCONDA (ANDHRA PRADESH)
Golconda Fort is situated
on the Western outskirts of Hyderabad. The fort built in the 13th century,
served the kings as a stronghold, Administrative Centre and Market Place
See the expansive Roof Gardens. Also visit the Tombs of Qutab Shahi Kings
in a beautiful domed Mausoleum surrounded by Gardens. The tombs follow
certain pattern with Hindu style ornamentation, while important ones have
their own Mosques.
LEPAKSHI (ANDHRA PRADESH)
Lepakshi has an irrestible
attraction to the tourist because of the finest architecture and paintings
found in the temples here. Unlike most of the South Indian temples, the
temple does not have a prominent Vimana on the Sanctum. But it has many
Vimana like structures on top of the temple, indicating several cells of
Gods housed in this temple.
NAGARJUNACONDA (ANDHRA PRADESH)
Upstream of the Krishna river
is Nagarjunakonda associated with the famous Buddhist scholar of 2nd century,
Nagarjuna. It was an important Buddhist monastic institution and has stupas
with handsome sculptures showing scenes from the life of Buddha. The Indian
Archaeologists have salvaged the precious ruins from their ancient site,
lifting them atop a hill and setting them up in a Vihara style museum.
TIRUPATI (ANDHRA PRADESH)
Tirupati is one of the most
important and among the richest temples of South India. It is famed for
the shrine on the -Seven Hills- of Tirumala which attract millions of pilgrims
from all over India. Picturesquely situated amidst sacred waterfalls and
tanks, the shrine presents a fine example of early Dravidian art. In front
of it is the -Hall of Pillars- from where an attractive stepped way leads
to the temple.
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