Amaravati, an ancient city, locally
known as Dipaldinne or 'Hill of Lamps', is a small town near Guntur. It
is situated on the banks of river Krishna in the state of Andhra Pradesh
in India. The site of Amaravati is just next to a place called
Dharanikota, also called as Dhanyakataka (Town of Paddy). It was the
capital of the Satavahana Kings- the first kings of Andhra, during 1st to 3rd century AD. This place is famous for the temple of Lord Siva and hence it is also known as 'punyakshetra' (A holy place).
The presence of River Krishna makes the
place even more sacred. This beautiful place is also a famous Buddhist
pilgrimage all over the world as there are Buddhist sculptures and giant
Maha Stupas. Amaravati is popular for the Amareshwara temple, a temple
dedicated to Lord Shiva. There is also a Buddha Stupa that is famous all
over the world.
Also, an Archaeological museum depicts
some of the sculptures found at Amaravati Stupas, coins of gold, silver
and lead used during historic days.
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