Hills around Vijayawada are rich with rock-cut architecture but the most magnificent and largest among these monuments is the largest of Undavalli Caves – amazing achievement of engineering, four floors high rock-cut temple with numerous sculptures and murals.
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Ancient Buddhist site found in Amaravati
Archaeologists found the remains of a 1st Century B.C. Buddhist site atop a hill in the village of Vaikunthapuram in the Amaravati region of Andhra Pradesh.
Gandikota: The Hidden Grand Canyon of India
Gandikota is a small village located in Kadapa district in Andhra Pradesh, India. The region of Gandikota was established in 1123 under the Western Chalukyan king of Kalyana named Ahavamalla Someswara I. The Gandikota fort was constructed by the Kappa king during 13th century. Situated on the banks of river Pennar, Gandikota derives its name from two… Continue reading Gandikota: The Hidden Grand Canyon of India
Ancient Buddhist relics found under temple in Andhra Pradesh
The discovery was made when temple authorities were renovating the buttressed compound wall.
