Amaravati

Overview

Amaravati is the state capital of Andhra Pradesh in India. It is situated on the banks of the Krishna River in the Guntur district. On October 22, 2015, India’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, laid the foundation stone at a ceremonial event in Uddandarayunipalem village.

Amaravati, known for the Amareswara temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, dates from the 2nd century BCE and was once the capital of the Satavahanas as well as the Pallava kings.