History, Sacred Places and Travel Guide of Vijaywada, Andhra Pradesh, India
Vijaywada is one of the main city of Andhra Pradesh, located on back of River Krishna, surrounded by Indrakeeladri Hills in Krishna district. It is also popular as Bezawada and earlier name were Vijayvatika mean by Place of Victory and Rajendra Chola Pura. Vijaywada – known as business capital of Andhra Pradesh is just 20 km from state capital Amaravati and 275 kms for Hyderabad, capital of Telangana. It is ancient, historical and spiritual place of South India, mainly due to one of the most visited and famous temple – Kanaka Durga temple of Goddess Durga. As per the legend, Arjuna did penance on top of the Indrakeeladri Hill in the city to get blessings of Lord Shiva and received the Pashupata
