Tag: heritage

For a lesson in history and to throw light on 'stone pelting' rituals, a heritage visit is being organised on 16 January to Bojjannakonda in Sankaram, 41-km away from Visakhapatnam. ...

The mandatory monthly trip is back, and this month we bring you yet another list of places from the memory lane of Vizag. Here are areas that some of you ...

In a bid to create awareness among the public about the preservation of cultural heritage and monuments, World Heritage Week is celebrated across the globe from 19 November to 25 ...

‘If God can look after every living being on the planet, look after the animals and plants, then why would God not look after us.’ Such is the strong belief ...

It might be a pale shadow of its former great self, but to be still running after almost two centuries is a feat that very few institutes can lay claim ...

Visakhapatnam bears a strong imprint of Buddhist legacy. Reflected by the antique sites of Bavikonda, Thotlakonda, Bojjanakonda and Pavuralakonda, the city's rich history holds evidence of Buddhist settlements and complexes ...

Umpteen temples add to the colourful tapestry of the culture of Vizag. In keeping with our list of distinctive aspects of Vizag, we list nine popular temples that Vizag has ...

A rich mosaic of heritage and culture, Vizianagaram translates to mean the ‘City of Victory’. The history of this ancient kingdom is coloured with tales of many battles, subjugation and ...

From being a village, Waltair flourished to become Visakhapatnam, the City of Destiny. Visakhapatnam aficionado John Castellas charts the city’s journey through photographs and historical information. Valteru, Walteero, Wattair and ...

Fittingly called as the 'Jewel of the East Coast', Vizag has long held us captive with its alluring beauty. Sandwiched between lush green hills and blue waters, the city witnesses ...