TOURISM
Name of the District: Kakinada District
Kakinada Beach |
With beauty comes serenity and that’s where you see the sun-kissed Kakinada Beach. The 15 kilometres long shore shines with the soft, white waves grabbing every traveller’s attention on its pristine beauty. The vast sea bed is a perfect getaway spot for all who seek to drive away from the munotony of the city. The gentle whispers of waves and rustling of the swaying palms leaves you mesmerized with the simplicity the place offers. |
Beach |
Uppada Beach |
FOR THE BEAUTY OF BEACH |
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Pithapuram, Kakinada |
Pithapuram is one of the oldest piligrimage destinations in East Godavari district, 20 kilometres from Kakinada. It is famous for its many temples, some of them being Sri Puruhootika Devi, Sri Kukkuteshwara Swamy, Sri Dattatreya Swamy, and Pada Gaya. The Puruhootika Devi Temple is a popular peetham because of the common belief that Goddess Sati’s left handfell here. Lord Kukuteswara Swamy Temple is swayambhu (self-forming) with the Spatika Lingam. /here you will also see Yaka Sila Nandi, a majestic idol of the Nandi (bull) carved out of a single stone in front of the temple. Pithapuram is one of the five Madhava Kshetram and one of the Ashta dasha (18) Shakti Peethas in the area. |
Religious tourism |
Annavaram Devasthanam |
Annavaram literally translated as “God’s boon” is a major pilgrimage and heritage centre. Located on Ratnagiri Hills, the shrine to Lord Veera Venkata Satyanarayana Swamy is its most distinctive feature. According to legends, the land belongs to Goddess Anantalaxmi Satyavathi Ammavaru and Lord Veera Venkata Satyanarayana Swamy. |
Religious tourism |
ANDHRA SAHITYA PARISHAD MUSEUM |
VISITING THE HISTORICAL SCULPTURES AT ONE DOOR |
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Uppada UPPADA SAREES |
ANDHRA SAHITYA PARISHAD GOVERNMENT MUSEUM AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE |
Jamdani saris |
Sarpavaram Temple |
The temple was built during the reign of the Chalukyas and is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The Sapavaram Temple is a reflection of synthesis of art – with perfect geometric shapes and many variations of perfect symmetry. The architecture includes an inner sanctum, a main chamber where the deity is placed, and multiple tower-like structures which encompass the temple. There is also a congregation hall. There are multiple images of the divine, both feminine and masculine, which aim to symbolically recreate the cosmic elements and is a celebration of the Hindu way of life. |
Religious tourism |
Danavaipeta Beach |
This unexplored beach is located near the town of Annavaram. Its clean sand and blue water makes this beach very popular with tourists who love experiencing the sun, sand and sea here. |
Beach |
PANDAVULA METTA IN PEDDAPURAM |
THE HEIGHT OF PANDAVULA METTA IS ABOUT 200 FEET |