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Bobbili

Found during the 17th century by Pedda Rayudu, Bobbili is a town which lies in the Vizianagaram district of Andhra Pradesh. Initially, the town was named "Pedda-Puli" which means the big tiger after Sher Muhammad Khan, the Nawab of Srikakulam. He had granted it as a present to Maharaja of Venkatgiri for his services in his southern campaign. Over the period of time, the town came to be known as "Pebbuli", then "Bebbuli" and finally, "Bobbili". The Battle of Bobbili fought in 1757 by the Vizianagaram Kings with the help of French General Marquis de Bussy, is one of the most significant events in the history of Andhra Pradesh. This battle is responsible for giving Bobbili the glamour of eternal bravery. Apart from this battle, the town is also famous for the Fort of Bobbili and the Venugopala Swami Temple. The town is popular for manufacturing Veena and the unique style to play it which was developed over three centuries and is known as Bobbili Veena Sampradayam. Read More

Ghanta Stambham/ Clock Tower

A clock tower located in the city chimes as the clock strikes hour to define town.

Gosthani Sarovar Vihar is an ideal spot to relax and unwind situated near Vizianagaram city. Serving as a perfect picnic place, it is nestles at the Thatipudi Reservoir Project near the Thatipudi Village. This reservoir is created across Gosthani River and was built in year 1968 and thus the site is tagged as Gosthani Sarovar Vihar.

Situated 10 km from Vizianagaram, Jami Vruksham is a tree lying on the banks of the River Gowthami. As per the legend, it is said that while on exile, Pandavas hid their weapons in this tree. Almost at the same time, two idols of Lord Vishnu in form of Sri Jannardhana Swami and Sri Tripuranatha Swami were installed at Jami by Dharma Raja and Kunti Devi. The idol of Lord Venu Gopala Swami, later in 14th and the 15th century, on being discovered by the locals was installed in between the two shrines. According to another legend, people in order to shift the temple tried to uproot the lingam but failed. This lingam measures to be 179 m long is deep fixed in earth. Read More

Kumili, situated about 20 km from Vizianagaram is a small quaint village which is famous for its bunch of beautiful temple all clustered in a complex. These temples were established about 10 years ago by a local devotee. Each temple is adorned with intricately carved sculptures, idols and paintings on the walls. The complex comprises of temple dedicated to Kalika Devi, Satyanarayana Swamy, Navagrahalu and Lord Ganapathi. Devotees will also find temple devoted to Anjaneya Swamy, Lord Subramanyeswara, Lord Venu Gopalaswamy and Seetharamaswamy. Read More

A sacred site where a very famous and one of the oldest Shiva Temples id located, Punyagiri is a place located about 25 km from Vizianagaram. The most prominent feature of the temple is that the lingam enshrined in the temple is bathed by an underground water source. Lying in the vicinity to the temple is a cave where three lingams are installed with water falling on them constantly. However, it is during the festival of Maha Shivaratri that devotees flock the place in large number. As per the legend, going for the darshan of the lingam after a bath in a nearby waterfall helps you achieve moksha. Read More

Raamateertham is a place located nearly 13 km away from Vizianagaram on the Bavikonda Hill. It is renowned as a site adorned with a 1000 year old Lord Rama Temple, established during the 16th century under the reign of Pashupati kings. The most striking feature of the temple is that it exists on a massive rock. Situated in the proximity of the temple is also a lake called Koneru. Another major tourist spot in the area lying close to the temple is the ruins of Buddhist Mahasthupa situated on a hilltop called Gurubukhatakonda. Crafted with bricks, the shrine measures to be 19 feet tall and 65 feet in diameter and is adorned with carvings of Jain Thirtankaras. Read More

Saripalli is a small village situated on the banks of Champavathi River and lies in the Nellimarla mandal of District Vizianagaram. The village is mainly renowned for its beautiful temple of Dibbi Lingeswara Swami temple which is said to be built under the reign of Chalukyas.

Vizianagaram is famed for various kinds of handicrafts especially wooden toys and beautiful wall hangings. Kalamari paintings are also quite popular in the city.

A most prominent and widely celebrated festival in the town, Sirimanu Utsav is held on the first Tuesday after Vijayadasami annually. During the festival a procession is organized comprising of two major activities namely Anjali Chariot and Paladhara. According to Anjali Chariot, a group of five married women while sitting on a chariot performs a variety of rituals. An idol of white elephant is also carries in front of Sirimanu chariot which depicts historical event during which king while sitting on an elephant used to take part in the procession. Read More