While writing on Ponaka Kanakamma, a freedom fighter, I came to know about the Gandhi Ashram in Nellore. The Pinakini Satyagraha Ashramam is a living memory of Mahatma Gandhi’s association with Nellore. It was established on the bank of river … Continue reading Gandhi Ashram in Nellore
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
Many winter migratory birds from Siberian countries visit Nelapattu bird sanctuary every year. It is a breeding ground for some of the rare and endangered species like grey pelicans, open billed storks, little cormorants, sponbills, white ibies, night herons etc. … Continue reading Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary, Sulluru Peta
Pulicat lake is a bird watchers’ paradise. Water birds and other migratory birds like flamingos, painted storks, egrets, grey pelican, grey herons, pin tails, black winged stilts, shovelers, terns etc., visit this bird sanctuary. These migratory birds visit during winter … Continue reading Pulicat Lake, Sulluru Peta
Udayagiri Fort is located about 100 kms from Nellore atop a hill at a height of 3079 feet. It boasts of great natural beauty with lush vegetation and beautiful waterfalls. Access to fort is only by steps and there is … Continue reading Udayagiri Fort in Nellore
Somasila Dam is one of the biggest irrigation projects in the SPSR Nellore district. It is constructed across the river Pennar and is situated near Somasila village of Ananthasagaram mandalam. The place is also known for its beautiful natural environs. … Continue reading Somasila Dam (Pennar River Dam)
This is a very ancient pilgrimage centre. Lord Narasimha manifested himself here as a huge of rock in yoga mudra and hence it acquired the name of ‘Penusila’ (huge rock) and in course of time became famous as ‘Penchalakona’. Legend … Continue reading Penusila Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple (Penchala Kona)
Vedagiri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple was built on a small hill, popularly known as Narasimha Konda, by the banks of river Penna about 15 km from Nellore. According to the rock inscriptions, this temple was built by the Pallava king … Continue reading Vedagiri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple (Narasimha Konda)
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