Vijayawada

Vijayawada ( Vijay-uh-waw-duh), also called as Bezawada, is the second largest city and a major commercial hub in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. The city forms an integral part of the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region and is situated on the banks of the Krishna River, flanked by the Eastern Ghats and the Indrakeeladri Hills. Vijayawada is an important agricultural trade hub in the state of Andhra Pradesh, particularly for mango commerce. The city's surrounding regions, including Nunna and Nuzvid, are well known for extensive mango cultivation and wholesale trading. The mango-growing belt around Vijayawada produces popular varieties such as Banganapalle, Totapuri, Cheruku Rasalu, and Suvarnarekha, which are distributed to several Indian states and export markets.Vijayawada is known for mango trade due to the Nunna mango market. It is renowned for its iconic Kanaka Durga Temple, an important Hindu shrine that attracts millions of devotees each year.