Heritage

On National Lighthouse Day, visit these 4 historic lighthouses in Vizag

On National Lighthouse Day, visit these 4 historic lighthouses in Vizag

There was no uniform regulation of lighthouses in British India until the passing of the Lighthouse Act of 1927. Before…

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Down Memory Lane: 6 heritage monuments of Vizag’s coastal town, Bheemili

Away from the cacophony of the city lies Bheemunipatnam aka Bheemili to the north of Visakhapatnam. Once flourished as the…

3 years ago

Lova Thota – a paradise that got lost in the history books of Vizag

Nestled in a valley of the Yarada Konda range across the entrance to Vizag’s harbour, a picturesque garden was nurtured…

3 years ago

7 distinct dance forms performed near Visakhapatnam to know

Known as a state with great cultural diversity, Andhra Pradesh is indeed a land of rich heritage. The local folk…

3 years ago

Can you guess these places by their popular landmarks in Vizag?

Lauded as the Jewel of the East Coast, Vizag boasts a rich cultural and industrial heritage. The picturesque landscape and…

3 years ago

5 interesting facts about Vizag’s Mrs. AVN College that you probably did not know

It was the year 1860, a high school with a humble dream of transferring knowledge sprang up in a building…

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Buddha Purnima 2021: Get to know about the Buddhist Corridor in Vizag

26 May 2021 marks the 2583rd birth anniversary of Gautam Buddha. Buddha Purnima is the day when we celebrate the…

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This World Heritage Day, see how the Vizag landscape has changed over the years

The city of Vizag has a rich history. The early painters centuries ago were instantly smitten by the Vizag landscape…

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Visit Pavuralakonda in Vizag, the land of forgotten Buddhist relics

The imprint of the Buddhist legacy in Vizag is strong and evident with the findings of heritage sites by archeologists…

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Lighthouses in Vizag: Remnants of the city’s maritime history

Vizag has a rich legacy of maritime commerce and has had trade relations with the Middle East and Rome, back…

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