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Vijayawada, the heart of Andhra Pradesh, is located between the Krishna river and its tributary Budameru. Historically considered as the cultural, political and educational centre of the state, it was here that political thinking first originated and evolved. An interesting legend lies behind Vijayawada deriving its name. It is believed that Arjuna, of the epic Mahabaratha, prayed atop the Indrakeeladri Hill and won the blessings of Lord Shiva. The name Vijayawada comes from this 'Vijaya' - victory, while 'Wada' means locality or place. The people of Vijayawada speak the chaste form of Telugu. Vijayawada is very famous for pickle making and its varied, spicy cuisine is sure to delight your taste buds. You can also treat yourself to luscious mangoes, the king of fruits, which are grown in large quantity here. So there's surely a lot you can look forward to in this land of legends! |
