Interesting Facts About Andhra Pradesh Capital

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The New Capital region of Andhra Pradesh lies in a culturally vibrant place which dates back ages! The two cities Guntur-Vijayawada which are separated by just 30 km apart is going to be the new Capital place.!

 

#15. Active place from vedic period!

It was rather considered to be melting pot of Hinduism with Buddhism! It also played a major role through out the history… but never noticed.

 

 

#14. Kohinoor Diamond

It was also found very near by this region in a village named Kollur!

 

 

#13. Volcano!

It is one of the few places in India where a Dead volcano can be found. It is located at Mangalagiri

 

 

#12. Biggest Bus terminus

Vijayawada’s Bus Station is 5th biggest bus terminus in Asia.

 

 

#11. Women’s Cricket!

BCCI made Andhra Cricket Academy as head quarters for National Women’s Cricket Team, and ACA made Guntur the headquarters for the team in June, 2013!

 

 

#10. Asia’s Biggest market yard!

Agricultural Market yard, Guntur is the biggest in Asia!

 

 

#9. Buddha!

Gautama Buddha, Taught the holy ritual of “Kalachakra” in the town of Amaravathi, which is home to many ancient Buddhist monks. Also, recently Dalai Lama XIV came there in 2006 for performing Kalachakra.

 

 

#8. Air Costa!

Air Costa is head quartered at Vijayawada!

 

 

#7. Health University

India’s 1st health university, NTR University of Health Sciences was built in Vijayawada.

 

 

#6. Tobacco!

The National head quarters for Tobacco Board is located in Guntur.

 

 

#5. Bristish Colleges and Schools!

Andhra Christian College which was set up in 1885 in Guntur was one of first missionary colleges in India! Others include Guntur medical college, Stall School, Andhra Loyola college (Vijayawada).

 

 

#4. Titanic connection!

The only family from India who were afloat on titanic was from Guntur. they all survived too!

 

 

#3. Discovery of Helium!

Yes! Helium gas was discovered in Guntur city in the year 1868 by a French Astronomer Pierre Janssen on August 18th Solar Eclipse.

 

 

#2.  Chinese visitors!

The famous Chinese traveller “Huin Tsang” Visited vijayawada on his quest to explore South East India.

 

 

#1. Chili market!

Guntur is the largest exporter of Chilli which accounts to 30% of exports from India!

 

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Awesome post........

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