Why is Vizianagaram famous?

Vizianagaram is a popular destination for the textile wholesale market. Vizianagaram district had a coastal belt of 28 km. Pusapatirega and Bhogapuram are coastal mandals with eight main villages and 16 hamlets.

What is special in Vizianagaram?

Top Attractions in Vizianagaram District

  • Ramanarayanam Temple. Religious Sites.
  • Ganta Stambham Clock Tower. Points of Interest & Landmarks.
  • Tatipudi Reservoir. Dams.
  • Ramateertham. Points of Interest & Landmarks.
  • Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Vari Temple.
  • Sri Pydithalli Ammavari Temple.
  • Thotapalli Barrage.
  • Saraswathi Temple.

What is the history of vijayanagaram?

The city, founded in 1712, was the headquarters of the rajas of Vizianagaram, who played a notable role in the history of Andhra Pradesh in the 18th century and were patrons of education and the fine arts. Their fort (1714) lies about 1 mile (1.6 km) east of the railway station.

When was vijayanagaram built?

1713 A.D.
Vijayarama Raju-I laid the foundation of Vizianagaram fort in 1713 A.D. on the auspicious day of Vijaya Dashmi. The Victory arch was the main entrance to the Vizianagaram fort prior to the construction of Nagaar Khana. It has a temple of Lord Hanuman on one side and Goddess Lakshmi on the other.

What is the main occupation in Vizianagaram?

Agriculture is one of the main occupations of the rural areas in and around Vizianagaram. The major rivers flowing through the city are Gomukhi, Nagavali, Suvarnamukhi, Vegavathi, Champavathi and Gosthani Rivers. The irrigation projects in the area cover an area of about 43, 000 hectares.

What is the meaning of Vizianagaram?

Lying close to the coastline of the Bay of Bengal on the Eastern Ghats, Vizianagaram is a city in the state of Andhra Pradesh. Deriving its name from the princely district of Vizianagaram, the name of the city means ‘City of Victory’.

Why Vizianagaram is the city of victory?

Vizianagaram is an important city of the south Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Vizianagaram literally translates to ‘city of victory’. It is an essential center for commerce and education of the state. Located just 42 km from Vishakhapatnam, it is slowly becoming the choice of many.

What is the history of Vizianagaram estate?

Vizianagaram Estate was a zamindari of the Madras Presidency in India. The name is derived from its founder Raja Viziaram Raz (Vijayaram Raj) who established a sovereign kingdom by claiming independence from the Kingdom of Jeypore in 1711.