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Andhra Pradesh Andhra Pradesh, India's fifth largest state,
is sprawled over an area of 275,068 sq. km. History has forged, and left behind
vital links with the state, as is evident from the many edifices, monuments and
architectural ruins, the legacy of dynasties as old as 300 B.C.
Andhra Pradesh Architecture
Architecture in Andhra Pradesh ranges from prehistoric cairns to Buddhist Setups;
Hindu and Jain temples of great importance to imposing churches, secular monuments
such as the Charming of Hyderabad to some of the most beautiful mosques and Islamic
tombs of India. Cities of Andhra Pradesh have interesting examples of European
architecture as well as domestic vernacular architecture.
Andhra Pradesh Arts and Crafts
Andhra Pradesh has given the world a number of forms of performing arts, handlooms
and curios. The world famous Kuchipudi classical dance was born in the state.
Kalamkari, the art of dyeing with vegetable oils and colors, still flourishes
and silk sarees woven in the state rank among the most beautiful in the world.
The handicrafts occupy s special place and possess a timeless charm.
Andhra Pradesh
Buddhist Centres Adurru is located near Nagaram in Razole taluk
of East Godavari district. The village lies on the west bank of the Vainetaya,
a branch of Godavari river 9.5 km. from the sea.
Andhra Pradesh Caves
Originally discovered in 1854 by H.B.Foote, these subturanean passages were explored
by the Department of archealogy and Museums, followed by team of European spalelogist
led by Mr Gebaner, Belum Caves are the second largest natural caves in Indian
Sub. continent after Meghalaya Caves.
Andhra
Pradesh Fairs & Festivals 
Andhra
Pradesh is a calendar of one long procession of festivals. Festivities here are
characterised by colour, gaiety, enthusiasm, feasts and a variety of prayers and
rituals. Travellers and tourists are struck by the scale and multiplicity of the
festivities that populate the cultural scene of this land. The state is famous
for celebrating festival of every region and religion with equal pomp and gaiety.
Be it the age old traditional hindu festivals or the muslim festivity of brotherhood
or Christmas. The diversity of the state is manifested in its people, languages,
religions and cultures.
Andhra
Pradesh Map
Andhra Pradesh Monuments
This fort is located upon a single hill at Bhongir. More than 500 feet high and
spread over an area of 40 acres, the fort was considered practically impregnable
by invading armies.
Andhra Pradesh Museums
A visit to the Andhra Pradesh State Museum is a delight for art lovers. Located
in the picturesque Public Gardens, the museum boasts of one of the richest repositories
of antiques.
Andhra Pradesh
Pilgrim Centres Overlooking the Tank Bund, the Birla Mandir
presents an arresting sight when illuminated in the evening. This magnificent
structure built entirely out of marble from Rajasthan.
Andhra Pradesh Wildlife
Alisagar Deer Park is located in Nizamabad district of Andhra
Pradesh. The Alisagar was constructed in 1931 by the Nizam.
Andhra Pradesh Information
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