The tallest Dhyana Buddha, measuring 125 feet, the statue at Amaravati in Guntur district. Situated on the banks of Krishna River, the Dhyana Buddha theme project is going to boost tourism in Amaravati, which is in the riverfront capital region. The tourism department is planning to operate cruises from Vijayawada to Amaravati. The works began […]
Archive for December 7th, 2015
Amaralingeswara Swamy Temple, Amaravathi, AP, India – Pictures


Amaravati is also known as Punyakshetra. When Subramanya killed the demon Tarakasura, the Shivalingam in his throat broke and fell in five different spots, which became the Pancharama kshetras. The foremost of these is Amareswara at Amaravati where Indra and the Devas are believed to have worshipped Shiva. Amareswaram is considered sacred because of three […]