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Andhra Pradesh Places To SeeAmaravati TravelAbout Amaravati Travel: Amaravati is situated in Sattenapalli Taluk of Guntur District and it is famous as the seat of a temple to Lord Shiva worshipped here as Lord 'Amareswara' and also for the Buddhist sculptures, which are world famous. 'Amareswaram' is considered sacred because of three things, the Krishna River, an important Kshetra with a 'Sthalamahatyam' and the Sri Mahalinga Murthy, which are three sacred principles embodied in one. Amaravati - A Sacred Place Of Worship : In this 'Punyakshetra', Lord Siva is in the form of five, lingas, viz., 'Pranaveswara', 'Agasteswara', 'Kosaleswara', 'Someswara' and 'Parthiveswara'. The Lord Amareswara here is worshipped with his consort 'Bala Chamundika' who is considered as the fourth of the 18 goddesses. There are also other deities inside the temple. The origin of the temple shrouded in mystery, though there are many legends, puranic and historical, about it. But the sanctity and the holiness of the place attract thousands of pilgrims even now. The Legends Of Amareswara Temple : The lofty temple of Amareswara is situated at a spot on the river Krishna where it takes a north-to- south course, while the main river flows from west to east. There is a legend that even if the river Krishna flows in floods nothing will happen to that mountain and that the river will have to take some other side to flow. Hence it is that the river Krishna flows north to south at this place. Such spots where the river takes a different course for short distance are considered to be very holy  places, where temples are normally built. This ancient temple dedicated to Shiva enshrines a 15ft high white marble Shiva Lingam, and is surrounded on all the four sides by towering gopuras of the usual Dravidian type of temple Architecture. The 'Vimana' of the temple also shows the same style of architecture. There is one legend that the temple was originally Buddhist in origin and later on this was readapted for Hindu worship. There is some force in this contention, since in the 'Amareswara Swami' temple the foundations are laid with the characteristic Buddhist slabs only. Just above the 'Mula Virat' in the Garbhagriha, one can see still a white marble lotus Medallion, done in the delicate and ornate style of the early Buddhist 'Silpas'. The Mula Virat is a long vertical cylinder made of white marble, which is so extensively used in the Buddhist monuments. Situated at a particularly sacred spot of the holy river Krishna and a consecrated place of worship, it is of importance to both Buddhism and Hinduism. Any account of Amaravati will not be complete without reference to the world famous Buddha stupa here. Festivals : The main festivals in the temple are the Maha Shivaratri, which comes in the 'Magha Bahula Dasami' and the Navaratri and the 'Kalyana Utsavas'. How to get there ? Road - Amaravati is situated twenty miles northwest of Guntur and is connected with it by a good motorable road. Taxis and buses are available from Guntur. The nearest railheads are Guntur and Vijayawada. There are good bus connections from Guntur to Amaravati. Hussain Sagar LakeAbout Hussain Sagar Lake : A one of the largest man-made lakes in Asia, located in the heart of the Hyderabad City, contributing to its immense beauty. It is a sprawling artificial lake that holds water perennially. It was built during the reign of Ibrahim Qutub Shah in 1562, on a tributary of river Musi. The unique feature of this lake it connects the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad. The place is popularly called the "Tank Bund". A 16m high, 350 tonne monolithic Buddha statue on the Rock of Gibraltar is a major attraction at the Hussain Sagar. It is made of white granite, finely sculptured and stands majestically amidst the shimmering waters of the lake. 33 statues of the great luminaries of Andhra Pradesh are laid on the either side of the Bund, who seem to be a silent witness to the changing colours of the city. This lake offers a fabulous time for holidaymakers and water friends and over the years it has become a favourite evening spot, while in the morning the health freaks are seen toning their muscles in jogging suits. In the evenings it is crowded with young couples and families. Water Sports - On both sides of the tank there are sailing clubs. The one towards Secunderabad known as the Secunderabad boat club, which offers facilities for yachting and is, regarded as one of the best boat clubs in India. Annual 'Regatta' (water competitions) draws a good number of sports persons from all around the  country. During the regatta competitions, the lake looks picturesque and colourful with the yatches sailing on the shimmering waters. The nearby attractions of the lake are Lumbini Park, Birla Mandir and Planetarium. How to get there ? Air - The nearest airport from the lake is situated at Hyderabad . Rail - The nearest railhead is the Hyderabad railway station. Road - Tourists can take city buses, autos and taxis for city tour.
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