What is the old name of Visakhapatnam?
What is the old name of Visakhapatnam?
Vizagapatam
During the East India Company rule in India, the city was known with the name, Vizagapatam. The suburb Waltair is another such name which was derived from the name the British colonial government used. “Vizagapatam” could also be spelled Visakhapatnam in the West European alphabet.
What is the old name of Trivandrum?
The city was officially referred to as Trivandrum until 1991 (Trivandrum being the anglicised name of the town), when the government decided to reinstate the city’s original name Thiruvananthapuram.
What is Kerala’s capital?
ThiruvananthapuramKerala / Capital
Who named Vizag?
The city of Visakhapatnam has been named after Visakha, the god of valor and war. Visakha is the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati and is also the ruler of Mars. According to local legend, the city was named Visakhapatnam by an Andhra king between the 9th and 11th century.
Who built Padmanabha temple?
Travancore Maharaja Marthanda Varma
Historians say the temple dates back to the 8th century but the present structure was built in the 18th century by the then Travancore Maharaja Marthanda Varma.
Will the Lord Mayor’s show Go Ahead this year?
It is difficult to be certain of anything this year but the Lord Mayor’s Show has survived over 800 years of turbulent London history including plagues, fires, bombs and floods. If London is not locked down in November, as we all hope and expect, then the Show will go ahead.
What time does the new Lord Mayor’s procession start?
The procession sets off from Mansion House at 11am, when the bands of the Coldstream and Grenadier Guards turn the corner from Princes Street to march past the new Lord Mayor on the balcony, the BBC cameras overhead and the very busy crowd all around Bank junction.
What is the origin of Lord Mayor’s show?
Origins of the Show The Lord Mayor’s Show has its roots in an early mediæval power play, as bad King John attempts to get London on his side while his Barons use the City as a base from which to mount their rebellion.
What is the schedule of Rajdhani Express?
In Rajdhani Express the schedule is as follows: As you board the train, you’ll be served with snacks, towels and bed rolls. Snacks include – Biscuits, Coffee or tea and bread roll (or it depends on the area where the train is). Breakfast – 0700 to 0830 hours. Lunch – 1330 to 1430 hours. Evening Snacks – 1700 to 1800 hours.