The Shri Varaha Lakshmi Narsimha Swamy Temple or simply, the “Simhachalam Temple,” is one of the highly visited temples in Visakhapatnam. While much writing has been done tracing the origins
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Heritage is a living testament of the history of a people. A monument tells its story to any and every onlooker without the effort of having to pick up a
Directed by K Balachander, Marocharitra is about the fateful romance between a Telugu woman, Swapna, and a Tamil man, Balu. Shot in Visakhapatnam, the cult classic with Kamal Hassan and
Some believe Vizag to be a city that developed drastically over the last few decades, before which it remained a fishing village. This would be a distorted version of the
The “popular” buildings and landmarks of a city tend to hold many stories and are usually marked by interesting qualities that give them their fame. The well-known places of Vizag
Vizag is an energetic city filled with millions of dreams. Its great ambitions are matched by a greater history, and what better place to learn about any location’s past than
From jogging and leaving behind footprints to sitting idly on the sand and getting lost in thoughts, the beaches in Vizag are the best partners for every mood. Visakhapatnam and
Jagadamba is an area that holds a special place in the hearts of Vizagites. It is the ultimate destination for festive shopping, the perfect place to hang out and catch
Every year, India celebrates National Library Week from 14 to 21 November. This special week, declared important by the Indian Library Association (ILA) recognises the invaluable role libraries play in
When Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, was founded in 1926, it aimed to be more than a conventional affiliating university; it aspired to be a teaching and residential institution that would nurture
