Vijaywada is a beautiful pilgrimage center located on the riverbed of the divine river Krishna. The place is situated in the south Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. The place flocks with religious tourists at the time of Mahashivarathri. This festival is celebrated all over the country to venerate Lord Shiva. The place is also famous for the festival called Krishna Pushkaram, celebrated every 12 years. Numerous people visit the city at the time to revere the holy Krishnaveni.

Vijayawada has its own airport at Gannavaram, which is about 20 km from the city. It is connected by regular flights with Hyderabad and Visakhapatnam. From Hyderabad, the flight takes 30 minutes (approx) to reach Vijaywada. The other major airport is sited at Hyderabad that is connected with all the major national cities and few international cities.

Kanaka Durga Temple: Perhaps Kanaka Durga Temple is the most popular temple of the city. Perched on Indrakiladri Hill, the temple provides a panoramic view of Vijayawada.
Prakasam Barrage:Prakasam Barrage presents a wonderful sight with its colossal size across Krishna River.
Bhavani Island:Perhaps Bhavani Island is the largest island in Krishna River.
Hazrathbal Mosque:Hazrathbal Mosque is an important holy place in Vijayawada. Special attraction of the mosque is that it houses a sacred relic of Prophet Mohammad that is exhibited once in a year.
Subramanya Swamy Temple:It's amongst the popular temples in Vijayawada, Subramanya Swamy Temple is also sited Indrakiladri Hill.

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