After reading the article on CAM school that was posted on this site, I decided to visit the school campus. I am not an alumni of this school. I had passed by this school hundreds of times during my school … Continue reading Revisiting CAM school
If there is anything that has taken Nellore international after SHAR and prawns (aqua culture), it is Sri City SEZ. Sri City (Satyavedu Reserve Infracity Pvt. Ltd.) is South India’s largest private sector multi-product Special Economic Zone (SEZ). It is located … Continue reading Sri City SEZ – Taking Nellore international
The imperial facade of the Coles Ackerman Memorial (CAM) High School reminds you of its glorious past. This prestigious christian missionary school with a large play ground was once the most coveted school. It was well renowned for its experienced … Continue reading CAM High School, Nellore
Being a citizen of Nellore, I pass by Murali krishna Tiffins near Madras bus stand every day. I never had any special regards for it. It was just another good place to have breakfast. I am used to my friends … Continue reading Murali Krishna Tiffins – taking Nellore’s fame across borders
Sri Pragada Kotaiah Memorial Indian Institute of Handloom Technology was established in Venkatagiri of SPSR Nellore district in the year 1992 in memory of late Sri Pragada Kotaiah, (Rajyasabha Member) M.P, the renowned weavers leader of Andhra Pradesh. This Institute … Continue reading Indian Institute of Handloom Technology, Venkatagiri
Prabhagiri Patnam, a tiny hamlet located 11 km from Podalakur in Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh, is a village of relics. A magnificent Siva temple that was built during the Chola regime is in a dilapidated condition now. Majority of … Continue reading Prabhagiri Patnam, Podalakur
Golagamudi temple is located about 15 km from Nellore city. A sage called Venkaiah lived here in the mid 20th century and attained maha samadhi at this place. People continue to worship him as Bhagavan Venkaiah Swamy. Aradhana the annual … Continue reading Bhagavan Sri Venkaiah Swamy Mandiram, Golagamudi
AS Peta Dargah is located about 60 km from Nellore city. This is an ancient dargah also known as Khaja Rahamatulla Dargah is visited by people of all religions from different parts of the country. Urs (Urusu) is celebrated every … Continue reading A.S.Peta Dargah, Anuma Samudram Peta
The tomb of Syed Kareem Ulla Shah Qadri (populary Known As Ka-leh Shah Mastan Baba) lies in Kasumuru village 35 km away from Nellore. Devotees refer to him as Kasumuru Masthanayya. He is one of the great fakirs 18th century. … Continue reading Masthan Vali Dargah, Kasumuru
The temple was constructed by the Chola rulers around 11th century in Mallam village near Nayudupeta, about 90 km away from Nellore. The Vasanta Mandapam in the temple is in the form of a chariot drawn by a pair of … Continue reading Sri Subramanyeswara Swamy Temple, Mallam
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