Sitanagaram is a southern neighbourhood of Vijayawada and an ancient site located in the District of Guntur in East-Coast part of India.[1] It is 18 miles north of Guntur on the bank of River Krishna and Indrakeeladri.[2] The place is related to the ancient history of Ramayana during the last Treta Yuga (Traditional time scale: 1.6 million years ago).
Introduction
It is on the bank of River Krishna with a vast sandy beach for recreation and leisure. The famous Someswara Swamy temple is situated here. According to the legend Lord Rama wept here for Sita when she was abducted by Ravana, hence the name.
Access
Sitanagaram comes under the Tadepalle mandal, Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh. It is 1 km from Vijayawada on the Guntur side of the Prakasam barrage under Sitanagaram police station limits.[3]
References
- ^ Kumara, Sri Krishna (28 October 2024). “Portion of retaining wall along Krishna River on Sitanagaram side collapses”. www.deccanchronicle.com. Retrieved 13 April 2026.
- ^ “Grand Sri Rama Navami celebrations at Indrakeeladri and Sitanagaram”. The Hindu. 27 March 2026. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 13 April 2026.
- ^ archive, From our online (22 July 2020). “Dalit thrashed by cops in police station; three suspended”. The New Indian Express. Retrieved 13 April 2026.
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