Amaravathi, located on the banks of river Krishna, derives its name from Lord Amareswara temple in the village and it is known as 'Dakshina Kashi' (Kashi of the south), he said, adding it was the capital of Satvahana rulers for 400 years.
Amaravathi has a lot of Buddhist significance as well with Lord Buddha believed to have visited the village, besides King Ashoka and famed Chinese traveller Hsuan Tsang also believed to have visited the place.
It has been found in excavations that certain relic of Gautam Buddha were preserved in the village.
Amaravathi is anew Capital of Andhra Pradesh State.
Amaravathi has a lot of Buddhist significance as well with Lord Buddha believed to have visited the village, besides King Ashoka and famed Chinese traveller Hsuan Tsang also believed to have visited the place.
It has been found in excavations that certain relic of Gautam Buddha were preserved in the village.
Amaravathi is anew Capital of Andhra Pradesh State.
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