“Anni Besant visited Rajahmundry twice, first time when the foundation of branch of Divya Gjyan Samaj building at Alcot Gardens was being laid. She came again during the opening ceremony of the building.
Ramakrishna Mission”” was established in 1950-1951 near Kambaltank (the place in which present Ayakar Bhavan (Income tax office) was once a part of Sri Ramakrishna Mission only).”
The City is also well connected by the railway network. Rajahmundry railway station is one of the biggest in Andhra Pradesh and is one of the top revenue generators for South Central Railways. All trains along the Howrah-Chennai main line stop here. It is also connected by a number of trains from Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai, Bangalore and other major cities in the country.
The area covering the old-Godavari railway station, Statue of Mrityunjaya (Lord Hanuman), Statue of Mr. Potti Sriramulu and Hotel Ajanta is called Fortgate. Today, the Fortgate is not there, but a wall (only a part) covering the main street (through which elephants, horses etc. were taken for a bath) is still found. This wall is slant on both sides.
Adikavi Nannaya University established in March 2006 through the Government of Andhra Pradesh Act No. 28 of 2006 at Rajahmundry, is a unique addition to the existing Universities in India. Named after Adikavi of Telugu literature Nannayabhatta, the 11th century poet laureate. All the Godavari district college’s will be affiliated to this University.
Three multiplex theatres and big shopping malls are planned to construct in Rajahmundry shortly. One is by Reliance near Chitrangi guesthouse, second is by Anand Regency Hotels and third one is by a private firm adjacent to Godavari Railway Station. All multiplexes are going to have theatres, shopping complexes, food courts and lot of fun games.
Tourists can also plan a visit to Pattiseema and Papi Hills that are the popular picnic spots in Rajahmundry. These sites have beautiful waterfalls and thick forests that attract visitors in large number. Besides this, Papi Hills is thronged by tourists as boat rides are offered through the narrowest width of river Godavari.
National waterways NW-4 has been declared as an Indian National Waterway and is currently under development. It connects the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and the Union Territory of Pondicherry. It is being developed by the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), and is scheduled for completion in 2013.
Kadiyapulanka is a village situated around 8 km from Rajahmundry. This village is famous for the flower show, which is held in January every year and is a prominent place for trading of floriculture and horticulture. Besides, the beautiful garden of Jasmine, Roses and many other flowers, are frequented by nature lovers.
The house in which Yugapurusha Sri Kandukuri Veersalingam was born on 16-04-1848 has been declared as an Ancient Monument by the State Archaeology Dept. and is being maintained as a Research Library. The house was constructed by his grand-father. Sri Veersalingam, One can find his personal belongings here.
Kathipudi is a very beautiful village which is surrounded by Hills on one side, a National Highway with lush green fields all around. On top the hills you get a very nice view of the entire village. The Village has a very big statue of Swami Vivekananda on a hillock right on the National Highway 5.
The recent tourism developments by the government has made excellent platform for Rajahmundry to boast itself as national water-way transport hub. Though currently the water way transport caters for select few purposes like pilgrimage, tourism etc., the government has huge plans for the future.
Multi-Functional Complex (MFC) and 2 Escalators are planned at Rajahmundry railway station. The MFC is first of its kind on the Indian Railways. The complex, which accommodates a restaurant, shopping mall, budget hotel, food court and other premium services, will be inaugurated shortly.
Rajahmundry Airport, situated near Madhurapudi 18 km away from the heart of the city is accessible by air from Hyderabad, Chennai and Vijayawada. Daily four flights are operated by Jet Airways and Spicejet from Rajahmundry. A new terminal building was inaugurated on 16 May 2012.
MCR will have the new master plan by October 2012, The MCR is still following the OLD 1975 master plan which was not revised. The master plan will also look into the needs of high-rise buildings, shopping malls, multiplex complexes, townships and other facilities.
Vandaemataram movement was started in the year 1905 against the partition of Bengal. Bipin Chandra Paul visited Rajahmundry in April, 1905 for the same. During his visits to Rajahmundry he used to address the public in “PaulChowk”(the present Kotipalli Bustand).
Sri Rajaraja Narendra, (1019–1061) was the Eastern Chalukya king of the Vengi kingdom in South India. Rajaraja was related to the Cholas of Tanjavur by marital and political links. Rajaraja Narendra established the city Rajahmahendravaram (Rajamundry).
With one national highway and two state highways, it has excellent road connectivity to all important places like Annavaram, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Hyderabad, Chennai, Bhubaneswar, Kolkata, Bhopal, Gwalior, Jabalpur, Jaipur, Bangalore and Lucknow.
As of 2011 India census, Rajahmundry had a Urban population of 4,13,648 with the male:female ratio almost equal. It had an average literacy rate of 72.50%, lower than the national average of 74.04%: male literacy of 79.44% and female literacy 64.65%.
Sri Kandukuri Veeresalingam (1848–1919), a renowned social reformer, is widely considered as the man who first brought about a renaissance in the Telugu people and Telugu literature; he is also known to have helped women come out of their closets.
River Bay Resort is located in Rajahmundry (Andhra Pradesh, India). Situated near the river Godavari surrounded by the countryside and suited for leisure as well as business travelers. Location:River Bay Resort is located in Rajahmundry
The present municipal water works department (formerly Municipal High School) was famous as Ratnangi and Chitrangi palaces. An undergroundway (Sorangamu – The way to escape when enemy forces attack the palace from all the sides.
Rajahmundry Cityscape with mixture of beautiful snaps (from Left to Right pics): View from Godavari, Roadcumrailway bridge down in city, City View, Arch Bridge, NH5 in City, City Night View, Hotels, Pushkar Ghat, Shiva Temple.
A boat cruise on the river Godavari to Pattiseema, Papikondalu, Bhadrachalam through the waterfalls at Perantala Palli, is a major attraction along with the City view Godavari River trip (You can get information from APTDC).
Rajahmundry is industrially well developed and has many government offices & private industries across and around the city. Also, There are several public and private organisations. Few of the important are listed as below,
There is also a Godavari Chapter of Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India for those aspiring to have cost & works accountancy as their profession, which provides regular coaching for the ICWA courses since 1993.
Few Important and Must Visit Business places are Mahatma Gandhi Wholesale Cloth Market (MGC) complex (Thadithota), Mainroad (Fortgate) Market, Gunduvaari veedhi and Nallamandu sandhu, Danavaipet and Devi Chowk.
Rajahmundry or Rajamahendri is the biggest city of the East & West Godavari districts and first municipal corporation in the Godavari district’s of Andhra Pradesh state in India. Poet Nannayya gave Telugu script here which made it a language. It is the birthplace of poet Nannayya, who is also called the first poet of Telugu. The City is known as the Cultural Capital of Andhra Pradesh, Rajahmundry is noted for its versatile Vedic culture and intellect. It is one of the oldest cities of India. It is the seventh most populous city in Andhra Pradesh. City population is around 1 million, but census shows 413,616 (Census 2011).In Madras Presidency,The district of Rajahmundry was created in 1823.The rajahmundry district was reorganized in 1859 into two – the Godavari and Krishna districts.During British rule, Rajahmundry was the headquarters of Godavari district. Godavari district was further bifurcated into East and West Godavari districts in 1925. It is situated 400 kilometres (249 mi) east of the state capital, Hyderabad, on the banks of the River Godavari.It is the birth city of Andhra Pradesh. This is probably due to the fact that the Telugu language originated here.
Throughout history, Rajahmundry has been a well educated city with educational jewels (Institutions) from the rule of Rajaraja Narendra to its glorious present. Recollect the song from the movie, “Andhra Kesari” which says “Vedamla Ghoshinche Godavari, Amara Dhamamla Bhasille Rajahmahendri”. The Government Arts College, now called Government College (Autonomous) in Rajahmundry was founded more than 150 years ago and is a NAAC accredited (A) Institution. Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, former President of India worked at this college. The Institutes founded by the great reformer Kandukuri Veeresalingam Panthulu have now grown into large colleges and organisations. SKR Women’s college is famous for its campus and teaching facilities. The B.Ed Training Institute is one of the oldest in India. St. Ann’s (EM) School, APPM Model High School, Bala Vigjana Mandir (B.V.M.), Sri Satya Sai Gurukulam,etc. being among the better known schools.
Sir Arthur Cotton Museum was constructed here in 1998. This museum was constructed in memory of Sir Arthur Thomas Cotton, a British irrigation engineer. Sir Arthur Thomas Cotton also known as “Cotton Dora”, who constructed the Dowleswaram Barrage is revered in the Godavari Districts for his efforts in transforming River Godavari from a threatening and deadly natural force into a tame and fertile water resource. Sir Cotton is popularly known as the ‘Delta Architect’ of the Godavari District because of his pioneering works in irrigation engineering through his construction of the anicut system. The Museum narrates the construction of present Sir Arthur Cotton Barrage constructed with the advance engineering skill. It is the only civil engineering museum in the state. It contains many pictures describing the working of the dam and display of the tools used during the construction.
Rajahmundry is also a major Hindu pilgrimage sites, with a number of temples like the Kotilingalu (10 million Sivalingas) temple on the bank of Godavari. It hosts holy congregations called Pushkaram held once every 12 years and considered auspicious to take sin-ridding holy dips—with the last in August 2003, when around 34 million are said to have taken the bath. This festival lasts for 12 days and people offer prayers and make offerings to their departed family members. A huge and beautiful Krishna temple has been constructed by the ISKCON foundation on the banks of Godavari. Popularly called as Gowthami Ghat, it is a major attraction for young people as a recreational center.
The Museum was established on 20-11-2006 in Andhra Pradesh Housing Board Colony, Rajahmundry, East Godavari District in the accommodation of 8 rooms in the 1st and 2nd floors of the building. In 3rd floor there is 36 feet long concrete model of Aeroplane structure. The main items and subjects in the Museum galleries are human anatomy, physical sciences, life sciences, snakes and reptiles kept in formalin liquid, historical monuments, some models of multi purpose projects, models of different dinosaurs, art models, one big dead turtle etc., At present the museum is attracting the visitors of all types, students, general public, educationists and thinkers etc.
A huge library, The Gowtami Grandhalayam is a combination of Vasuraya Grandhalayam (established by Vasudeva Subbarayadu) and Ratnakavi Grandhalayam (established by Kokkonda Venkatratnam). Later many small libraries came into being and were finally merged into this big Library. It was named in 1898 and was registered in 1920. One can find rare books and manuscripts which time and again are being referred by the research scholars. It has an amazing collection of about 60,000 books on various subjects in different languages are here. The Gowthami Library Timings are from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. except Thudays and public holidays.
Named after the renowned painter Damerla Rama Rao who was born on March 8, 1897 at Rajahmundry to Physician Dr. Damerla Venkata Rama Rao and Lakshmi Devi and who was intensely inclined towards the art of painting and sketching since childhood. He along with his father went to Sisil N. Burns, who was the Dean of arts in Mumbai School of Arts in 1916 to show his sketches to the Dean who in turn was surprised and impressed resulting in his admission directly into the third year of fine arts course. The Damera Rama Rao Art Gallery Timings are from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. except Fridays and public holidays.
Dowleswaram Barrage near Rajahmundry on River Godavari Sir Arthur Cotton, a British irrigation engineer, oversaw the construction of the Dowleswaram Barrage in nearby Dowlaiswaram, a village eight kilometers downstream of Rajahmundry. The dam, which was completed in 1850, is composed of four divisions: Dowlaiswaram Division, Ryali Branch Division, Madduru division and Vijjeswaram division. This was all in all 900 yards (800 m) long and 9 feet (3 m) high, and comprised the rail-cum-road bridge linking Kovvur, Asia’s second longest after the Japan’s Kansai International Airport Sky Gate Bridge.
The city origins can be traced back to the rule of the Chalukya king Raja Raja Narendra who reigned around 1022 AD, after whom it is named Rajamahendri or Rajamahendravaram. Remains of 11th-century palaces and fort walls still exist. However, new archeological evidence suggests that the town may have existed much before the Chalukyas. Rajamhendravaram was renamed Rajahmundry during the rule of the British, for whom the city was the headquarters of the Godavari district. When the district was split into East and West, subsequently, Kakinada – became the headquarters of East Godavari.
Telugu Talkie era started with Bakta Prahalada (1931). Andhra was not yet been identified as a competent area for cinema shooting so. The shooting was being done in the places like Kolhapur, Kolkata Studios. In 1936, a studio, by name Durga CineTone was started in Rajahmundry. It was started by Nidamarti Soorayya whose father Jaladurga Prasad’s name was after it. The first talkie film was shot in Andra Pradesh. Those days, there were only three film studios in south India – two in Chennai and Durga Cinetone in Rajahmundry, He produced films, built three cinema halls in Rajahmundry
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