NELLORE

(Once is called a Vikrama Simhapuri) is a city located in Andhra Pradesh, India.It is also the headquarters of Nellore district and its Area 13,076 sq.km, Forest area is only 20% of the total district area.Name Nellore defined from Rice (nelli in tamil)Rice from this part is said to be the finest and of Top quality.It is of strategic commercial importance as it lies between the cities of Vijayawada and Chennai. It is located on the banks of Pennar river.Nellore is an important telugu city from the time of Tikkana, famous telugu poet to present day politics. The city setup the stage for formation of the Andhra Pradesh state. It is famous for its rice breed and its cuisine.Boundaries :District is Bounded by Bay of Bengal in the East, Tamilnadu State in the South, Cuddapah district in the West and Prakasam district in the North directions.It is located on the banks of Pennar river.


November 7, 2008

Cinema Theaters

Archana, AC centre, Nellore 2326395


Nartaki, AC Centre, beside KAC Plaza, Nellore 2325959


Krishna, Complex road, Pogathota, Nellore 2326686


Kaveri, Complex road, Pogathota, Nellore 2326686


Kalyani, Complex road, Pogathota, Nellore 2326686


Leelamahal, VRC Centre, Nellore 2326417


Padmavathi, beside Bollineni Hospital, Nellore 2323063


Venkataramana, beside Bollineni Hospital, Nellore 2327659


Indira Mini, beside Bollineni Hospital, Nellore 2329645


Radha, AC Centre opp. Nartaki Theatre, Nellore 2327737, 2327119


Madhav, AC Centre opp. Nartaki Theatre, Nellore 2327737, 2327119


Gopika, AC Centre opp. Nartaki Theatre, Nellore 2327737, 2327119

Banks & Finance corporations

Andhra Bank, RR Street, Nellore 2327309
Andhra Bank, Chinna Bazar, Nellore 2326644
Andhra Bank, Balaji Nagar, Nellore 2327216
Andhra Bank, Stone Housepet, Nellore 2326611
Andhra Bank, Mulapet, Nellore 2326680
Andhra Bank, Dargamitta, Nellore 2327258
Andhra Bank, VR College, Nellore 2326740
Bank of India, Trunk Road, Nellore 2326502
Bank of Baroda, Indira Bhavan Road, Nellore 2327269
Canara Bank, JV. Street, Nellore 2326537
Central Bank of India, JV Street, Nellore 2326564
City Union Bank, Achari Street, Nellore 2330115, 2326001
Corporation Bank, Brundavanam, Nellore 2326382
Indian Overseas Bank, RR Street, Nellore 2326492
Indian Bank, Nawab Pet, Nellore 2326614
Oriental Bank of Commerce, RR Street, Nellore 2326488
Punjab National Bank, Gandhi Nagar, Nellore 2326507
State Bank of India, Barracks, Nellore 2331915
State Bank of India, Railway Feeders Road, Nellore 2331651
State Bank of India, Vedayapalem, Nellore 2327267
State Bank of India, Fathekhan Pet, Nellore 2326771
State Bank of Hyderabad, Rebala Street, Nellore 2327159
State Bank of Hyderabad, Dargamitta, Nellore 2326402
State Bank of Hyderabad, RM Nagar, Nellore 2327944
Syndicate Bank, Dargamitta, Nellore 2321793
Syndicate Bank, JV Street, Nellore 2326549
Union Bank of India, Trunk Road, Nellore 2323883
United Commercial Bank, Subedarpet, Nellore 2327882
United Bank of India, Trunk Road, Nellore 2326791
Union Bank of India, Hitech, Nellore 2326552
Vijaya Bank, Subedarpet, Nellore 2327781
ICICI Bank, GT Road, Nellore 2324636
Cathilic Syrian Bank, Brundavanam, Nellore 2327158
Karur Vysya Bank, Santhapet, Nellore 2331875
Karnataka Bank, Brundavanam, Nellore 2331875
Lakshmi Vilas Bank, Santhapet, Nellore

Tamil Nadu Marcantile Bank, Trunk Road, Nellore 2327279
The Vysya Bank, SH Pet, Nellore 2317195
Pinakini Grameena Bank, AK Nagar, Nellore 2239709
Pinakini Grameena Bank, S Agraharam, Nellore 2328514
Axis Bank (UTI) GT Road, Nellore 2346962
HDFC, GT Road, Nellore 5531323

August 17, 2008

August 16, 2008

Nellore District M.L.A 's Details.


Tourist and Historic places of Nellore

Sanctuary :
Pulicat Sanctuary (Birds Sanctuary with an area more than 500 Sq.km rare birds from different parts of world come here migrate to this place every year.Udhayagiri, Nelapattu Sanctuary, Tigers and Cheetahs sancutory near Velugonda are the efforts made by the Government in maintaining the Eco-Systems.
Space Center :
The Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) is the launch centre for the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). It is located in Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh, India and is also referred to as Sriharikota. The centre is at 13°47' North 80°15' East and is roughly 80 kilometres north of Chennai in South India. It was originally called Sriharikota Range (SHAR), and was sometime known as Sriharikota Launching Range. The centre was renamed to its present name 2002 after the death of ISRO's former chairman Satish Dhawan. The space centre has kept the title SHAR during these name changes.
Beaches :
It is famous for Mypadu and Krishnapatnam. Good place to freakout.
Temples :
Ranganadha Swamy Temple in Nellore-More than 600 years old, this temple is situated on the banks of the river Pennar and is marked by a huge 29 m tall Galigopuram with seven gold kalasams and its architectural splendour. The annual Rath Yathra of the God is a much awaited ritual in Nellore.
Jonnavada Kamakshamma temple Situated 8 KM from nellore, this temple is a famous siva temple with kamakshamma and vinayaka and subrahmanyeswar swamy.there are only two kamakshamma`s temples in world and this is one. corerct place to mention" Nepal`s royal family are devotees of kamakshamma Goddess and there is no kamakshamma`s temple in Nepal"
Narasimha Swami Temple situated 13kms from nellore, is situated on top of the Narasimha Konda. It is also called Veda Giri. It is believed that the Lord Venkateshwara had set his holy feet on top of the hill. It is also believed that great Saints performed Yagas and other spirutual rituals on top of the hill.Sri Raja Rajeshwari Ammavari Devasthanam, Nellore- Sri Arul Jyoti Nataraja Murthy Swamy of Sri Arul Jyoti Nataraja Murthy Swamy Ashram Pitadhipathi wished to have a temple for Sri Devi. In 1968 Sri Ratna Swamy Mudiliar built this temple. Every year, the Dussehra festival is celebrated with great pomposity.Sri Venugopala Swamy Devasthanam, Moolapet, Nellore-Built in 1883. The presiding deity of the temple is Sri Rukmini Satyabhama Sametha Sri Venugopala Swamy. The idols are in black ...Sivalayam, Moolapet, Nellore is also one of the Oldest temple in Nellore. The Shivrathri celebrations in the temple are worth mentioning. The huge Ganesha idol in front of the temple is probably the biggest in the region.
The Irukalala Parameswari Temple is located just after moolapet on the way to Jonnavada. This Goddess is the Gramadevatha of Nellore. Special rituals are performed here on every Friday and Sunday.
Krishna Mandir, Kondayapalem Gate, Vedayapalem Road, Nellore. Consecrated by Sri Ganapathi Sachchidananda Swamiji, Mysore in 1994. The central and main shrine of Lord Krishna is flanked on the right by Ganapathy Shrine and to the left by Dattatreya Shrine. Sri Swamiji had named the Datta as NAM Dattanatha Temple. In January 2003, Sri Swamiji also consecrated Karya Siddhi Hanuman and Ashtha Lakshmi Shrines. Every Friday Ashtha Lakshmi is decorated with golden saree.Bhagavan Sree Sree Sree Venkayya Swamy Temple (Golagamudi) located at less than 20km from Nellore town is very famous one.
Someswara Temple and Dam, Somasila located around 80kms from Nellore town. The temple is very famous and ancient one built during the times of Sri Krishna Devaraya ( around 400 yrs old ). Somasila Dam is the biggest in Nellore Dist built across river Penna providing Water for agriculture and driniking purposes to the District. This place is one of the best picnic spots in Nellore Dist with a beautiful reservoir, hydraulic power generators and an ancient temple.
PenchalaKona Narasimha Swamy Temple is also very famous which usually visited by more number of people.Mouques :Main of more than 10 mosques is Bara-Shai-Dargah famous for rottela pandaga situated in dargamitta in the city,
Kasumuru Dargha(Kasumuru is situated at a distance of 8 Kms from Venkatachalam Railway station and 24 Kms from Nellore. This village is famous for the Urs of Shaik Mastan vali. number of devotees congregate at the Dargah on the occasion of Urs)Masthan Dargha located at tarunavayi 25km,A.S.Pet-Anumasamudrampet is famous for its Dargah and Mosque built by Khaja Rahmatulla Saheb. The Urs of Hazarat Khaja Nawab Rasool is celebrated here annually during September and attended by Muslims all over the country.Large number of devoties irrespective of caste or creed or religion visits all these mosques.
Churches :
LEF Church, founded by Late Mr. N.Daniel now headed by his son Dr. Joshua Daniel was established in Nellore in the year 1971.The church is near the A.C.Stadium.

History:

Nellore was part of the compositeMadras state until October 1, 1953. On November 1, 1956, when the states were reorganized on a linguistic basis, the district was transferred to Andhra Pradesh. Potti Sriramulu, a Telugu patriot and activist from Nellore fasted to death for formation of the Andhra Pradesh state.Nellore was a historically an important Telugu city. It was under the Pallavas, Cholas, Chalukyas, Kakatitayas and Vijayanagara empire in its history. The city was most famous in 13th century, when Tikkana Somayaji translated Mahabharat into Telugu. The city was then known as Vikrama Simhapuri and was the capital of Manumasiddhi of Nellore Cholas. Tikkana, also a minister in the court of the king ManumaSiddhi, developed friendly relations with mighty Kakatiya kings with his poetry and was instrumental in getting military support from Warangal for his king. Molla, the second Telugu poetess had also written Telugu Ramayan here.Later it became part of the nawabs of Arcot who ruled from Vellore and was known as part of circars. Udayagiri fort stands still for the symbol of its great history. Till 1911 it was part of Guntur district which later became Nellore. Venkatgiri has several old temples and a hilltop fortress with a grand view.