Sri Sailam, Kaveri river, Rope High, Vijatwada, Bejawada, Nandi, Shiv Lingam, Temple, Boating, Love

Vijayawada, formerly known as Bezawada, is the second largest city in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is located on the banks of the Krishna River surrounded by the hills of the Eastern Ghats, known as the Indrakeeladri Hills. The city is home to the important Hindu shrine of Kanaka Durga Temple. It geographically lies on the center spot of Andhra Pradesh. The city has been described as the commercial, political, cultural and educational capital of Andhra Pradesh. It is the administrative headquarters of NTR district. The Prakasam Barrage across the Krishna River connects the NTR and Guntur districts. It is the second largest city in Andhra Pradesh with a population of 1, 723, 000 in 2021, estimated population of 1, 991, 189 in the Vijayawada Metropolitan Area. The population of the city is estimated to grow to 2, 500, 000 by 202512 It is one of the fastest growing urban areas in India 13 and among the top 10 fastest growing cities in the world according to Oxford Economics report. Vijayaw