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Vizianagaram district , also known as Vijayanagaram district is one of the northern coastal districts of Andhra Pradesh, India. Vizianagaram town is the district headquarters. The district is bounded on the east by Srikakulam district, on the southwest by Visakhapatnam district.
Vizianagaram district was formed on June 1, 1979, with some parts carved from the neighbouring districts of Srikakulam and Visakhapatnam. The district is named after the princely state of Vizianagaram (Vizia means victory and Nagaram means city in Telugu).
One becomes nostalgic when one looks at the proud and undestroyed forts of antiquity. The land, inhabited by high spirited rajahs, passionate poets and writers is not a stone, which is everywhere.
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If India is a land of precious stones, one such jewel embedded on the Indian soils is the district Vizianagaram. It is one among the north circars in Coastal Andhra with 34 Revenue Mandals, 12 Towns, 1524 Villages and 22,45,103 population. Many eminent personalities have added new dimensions of glory to Vizianagaram. The Pusapatis of Vizianagaram, the Ravus of Bobbili, Varicharlas of Kurupam, the �Satrucharlas of Merangi and the aristocrats of salur were all the exalted Luminaries and multi-facial personalities.
Visiting places of Vizianagaram:
Paiditalli Ammavari Kovela temple is very famous in Vizianagaram. The Vizianagaram town is full of forts and the Ghantastambham (the clock tower) is also a popular place.Ramatheertham is hundred-years-old temple of Lord Rama. The temple situated in Bavlikonda Hill. The unique feature of the temple is that it is built entirely upon a huge rock. Near the temple there is a beautiful lake called Koneru Lake, which is built by Pusapati King during 1650-1696A.D.
Near by temple there is also a hill known as Gurubukhatakonda, where we can find the remains enormous Buddhist Mahasthupa, 19 feet high and 65-meter diameter, a monastery.Kumili TempleKumili is famous for its 13 temples and well-organized streets. It is only 12kilometer from the town.
Bobbili is a town with historical significance. The fort in the town is the popular destination of tourists. Veena, the musical instrument is also built in this region.
Ramatheertam
Ramathirtham is famous for the 1000 years old sri rama temple situated on the bavikonda hill. The beautiful koneru lake is in it's vicinity. constructed by the pusapati kings during 1650-1696 A.D.,the unique feature of the temple is that it is built entirely upon a huge rock. Nearby on a hill, known as Gurubukhatakonda are the remains of enoromous buddhist mahasthupa, which is 19 feet high and 65 feet in diameter,a monestery,chaitya, monastic cells, two votive sthupas.
In the vicinity are the ruins of a brick shrine with images of Jain Thirtankaras. Furhter up on the hill under a massive hanging rock one can see several jain sculpture Located at 13 Kms from Vizianagaram.
Accommodation is available at R & B Guest House, Vizianagaram
Bobbili
Bobbili The Bobbili fort is situated in this ancient town. It is associated with the historic battle between the Raja of Bobbili and Zamindar of Vizianagaram, who is aided by the French. The fierce war established this as a land of heroism, bravery and courage. The impressive Bobbili fort stands as a silent testimony to this hard fought battle, who saw the Raja of bobbili lay his life fighting rather than surrendering.
Govindapuram
Govindapuram is situated in Pusapatirega Mandal at distance of 30 K.Ms from Vizianagaram Town. The magnificent temple here is renowned for its sculptural beauty and is based on the essence of Bhagawat Gita.
Gyana Ratham with Lord Krishnaon the chariot is an impressive image which enthralls the visitors. (Located at 20 Kms from Vizianagaram )
Jami Vruksham
Jami Vruksham Legend has it that the Pandavas hid their weapons on a "Jami Tree" before embarking on the final year of their exile (Agnathavasam). During their stay, King Dharmaraj and Kunthi installed the idols of Sri Thirupuranatha Swamy and Sri Janardhan Swamy, at this place.
500 years ago villagers found an idol of Sri Madhava Swamy and established it between the earlier two temples and named it Sri Venugopalaswamy Temple The jami tree at the Tripurtantaka Swamy temple is considered to be holy for its miraculous properties. The temple is said to be thousands of years old.
Falklore says that the local inhabitants tried to shift the temple but they could not uproot the sivalinga. Modern day gelogists estimate that the Shivalinga extends more than 179 feet deep in to the earth.
Punyagiri
Punyagiri One of the oldest Shiva temples is situated here.The sanctum has an underground water source which ensures that the Shivalinga is perpetually bathed with water.In the nearby Trimurthi cave.
Considered to be a very holy spot, a large numbers of devotees flock here during the Mahasivaratri festival.Legend has it that one bathes in the waterfall nearby and then has Darshan of Lord Shiva,he attains MokshaLocated at 4 Kms from Srungavarapukota and 25 Kms from Vizianagaram
Andhra Reservoir
Andhra Reservoir is located in Vizianagaram District. It is a medium irrigation project.
The reservoir provides irrigation facilities to the nearby villages. Wasteland around the reservoir has been converted into agricultural fields with the aid of the project.
Climate
The climate of Vizianagaram district is characterized by high humidities nearly all the year round with oppressive summer and good seasonal rainfall. The summer season is from march to may. This is followed by South West monsoon season, which continues up to September, October and November constitute the post monsoon or retreating monsoon season. December to February is the season of generally fine weather. The climate of the hill parts of the district is different from that of the plain.
Rainfall
The normal rainfall of the district for the year is 1,131.0 MM as against the actual rainfall of 740.6 MM received during 2002-03. The district gets the benefit of both the South West and North- East monsoon.
