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Kadiyapulanka : Located 8 Kms from Rajahmundry , Kadiyapulanka is a small, picturesque village. This nature lover's delight is the center of flourishing floriculture and horticulture trade. A feast for the eyes are the dazzling colourful gardens of Jasmine, Roses, Chrysanthemums, Lilies and Kanakambaram. Ornamental plants such as Archaria, Song of India, Johnny Fresh, Dracenia, Arclias etc., are also cultivated here. An annual flower show, held here in January offers a great opportunity to see some of nature's most beautiful creations.

    

On the horticultural side, grafting and seedlings of mango, cashew, guava and sapota are produced here and sent to different parts of the country.

Ryali : Located 35 Kms from Rajahmundry , situated between the rivers Vashista and Gautami, tributaries of river Godavari , this is the site of the renowned Jagan Mohini Kesava Swamy temple. The exquisite idol, made of black stone depicting Mahavishnu and Mohini on its front and rear sides, is a real marvel of sculputural dexterity.

    

Draksharamam : Located 25 Kms from Kakinada , the Bhimeswara Swamy temple, also known as Dakshin Kashi is located here. It is one of the Trilingas in the state. The temple is noted not only for its architectural beauty and historical importance, but also for its sanctity and holiness which attracts pilgrims in large numbers. The architecture is a perfect and harmonious blend of both Chalukya and Chola styles of temple architecture. There are 381 inscriptions ranging from 1080 A.D. to 1434 A.D. The shape of Mula Virat is a long cylindrical pillar of about 20 25 feet height. In this temple Lord Shiva is worshipped in Lingakara.

Talupulammalova : About 9 Kms from Tuni, is the famous temple of Talupulamma , situated on a hillock overlooking green fields, valleys and streams. A small waterfall discharges nearly 2.5 lakh litres per day which is considered as holy water.

Mandapalli : Situated 28 Kms from Rajahmundry and 40 Kms from Kakinada this is the only known San! temple in India and attracts pilgrims from all over who perform the "Tailabhishekam'. It is also known as the Mandeswara Swamy temple, as the Shivalinga was said to have been installed by Sani who is known as 'Manda'.

Antarvedi : It is located 15 Kms from Sakhinetipalli, 20 Kms from Razolu and 10 Kms from Narsapur, at the confluence of the Bay of Bengal and river Vasistha. Nestled amidst lush ambience, legend has it that this is where Maharishi Vasistha brought the river Godavari . Antarvedi is famous for the temple of Sri Laxmi Narasimha Swamy , build during the 15th - 16th  centuries A.D. The main temple has a five-storey Gopuram and apart from the main deity it also houses idols of Brahma, Vishnu, Maheshwara as well as other Gods.