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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.
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