Udayagiri, Nellore district
Encyclopedia
Udayagiri is a Mandal
in the Nellore district
of the state of Andhra Pradesh
in India
.
. It came under rule of Krishna Deva Raya of Vijayanagara
around 1512. Fort was inaccessible on most sides. It could be only penetrated on a jungle track in east side and a pathway on west side. The siege lasted for 18 months and resulted in loss for Prataparudra of Gajapatis.
During the reign of Gajapatis and Vijayanagara Empire
, the fort was extended. The entire city and the surrounding hill of 1000 feet height were circled with walls. Fort consisted of thirteen buildings, eight on the hill and five below. It also consisted of several temples and gardens.
After the fall of Vijayanagara Empire
, it was ruled by chieftains of Golconda
rulers. The mosque on top of the hill has two Persian inscriptions that credits the construction of mosque and planting a nearby garden to Shaik Husain, chieftain to Sultan Abdullah of Golconda. Then it came under the rule of Nawabs of Arcot, who granted it to Mustafa Ali Khan as Jagir. His descendants controlled it till 1839, till they were deported by Nawabs again to Chengalpet for their treason.
There are efforts to develop infrastructure like Roads, electricity etc... to make this as one of the best tourist spot in the State. It can be developed as Andhra Ooty, if funds are allotted.
Gandipalem Dam: Water body which is popular. Used for Drinking water project and Cultivation water for farmers.
It may be verified that that the name of Langula Gajapati is Gangula Gajapati.
. The best way to reach the place is on road. Several buses run daily from other nearby major places, Kavali
, Nellore
, Atmakur
and Ongole. Nearest railway station is located at Kavali
, 75 km east of Udayagiri.
it is located 410 km from Our Andhra Pradesh state Capital Hyderabad. To reach Udayagiri from Hyderabad so many buses are there from MGBS, Hyderabad. also available buses from Telangana Districts Nizamabad, Karimnagar, Warangal.
It is located 280 km From Chennai, so many buses are there from Chennai to reach Udayagiri via Nellore.
It is located 380 km From Banglore, so many buses are there from Banglore to reach Udayagiri via Kadapa.
It is located from 5km from Dasarapalli, so many buses are there from Dasarapalli to udaygagiri.
Govt. Degree College.
Govt. Jr. College.
Govt. High School
and some private Jr. colleges and schools.
and Hindu
religions. People speak predominantly Telugu
and all Muslims speak Urdu and wear traditional south Indian dresses like Saree, Lungi
and Dhoti
as well as Modern dresses Shirts, Trousers
, T-Shirts, Jeans
and Punjabis.
, Milad-u-Nabi, Sankranti
, Dasara and Diwali
. They also celebrate the Shakti
Jatara
s of local deities.
Subdivisions of India
The Administrative divisions of India are Indian subnational administrative units; they compose a nested hierarchy of country subdivisions. Indian states and territories frequently use different local titles for the same level of subdivision The Administrative divisions of India are Indian...
in the Nellore district
Nellore district
Sri Amarajeevi Potti Sri Ramulu Nellore District is one of the 23 districts of Andhra Pradesh. Nellore is famous for high paddy field, and so it got its name from "Nelli". The population of the district was 2,966,082 of which 22.45% were urban as of 2011....
of the state of Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh , is one of the 28 states of India, situated on the southeastern coast of India. It is India's fourth largest state by area and fifth largest by population. Its capital and largest city by population is Hyderabad.The total GDP of Andhra Pradesh is $100 billion and is ranked third...
in India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
.
Geography
Udayagiri is located at 14.8667°N 79.3167°E. It has an average elevation of 230 meters (757 feet).History
First known history of the city was from 14th century. It was the capital of local kingdom of Langula Gajapati, chieftain to Gajapatis of OrissaOrissa
Orissa , officially Odisha since Nov 2011, is a state of India, located on the east coast of India, by the Bay of Bengal. It is the modern name of the ancient nation of Kalinga, which was invaded by the Maurya Emperor Ashoka in 261 BC. The modern state of Orissa was established on 1 April...
. It came under rule of Krishna Deva Raya of Vijayanagara
Vijayanagara
Vijayanagara is in Bellary District, northern Karnataka. It is the name of the now-ruined capital city "which was regarded as the second Rome" that surrounds modern-day Hampi, of the historic Vijayanagara empire which extended over the southern part of India....
around 1512. Fort was inaccessible on most sides. It could be only penetrated on a jungle track in east side and a pathway on west side. The siege lasted for 18 months and resulted in loss for Prataparudra of Gajapatis.
During the reign of Gajapatis and Vijayanagara Empire
Vijayanagara Empire
The Vijayanagara Empire , referred as the Kingdom of Bisnaga by the Portuguese, was an empire based in South Indian in the Deccan Plateau region. It was established in 1336 by Harihara I and his brother Bukka Raya I of the Yadava lineage. The empire rose to prominence as a culmination of attempts...
, the fort was extended. The entire city and the surrounding hill of 1000 feet height were circled with walls. Fort consisted of thirteen buildings, eight on the hill and five below. It also consisted of several temples and gardens.
After the fall of Vijayanagara Empire
Vijayanagara Empire
The Vijayanagara Empire , referred as the Kingdom of Bisnaga by the Portuguese, was an empire based in South Indian in the Deccan Plateau region. It was established in 1336 by Harihara I and his brother Bukka Raya I of the Yadava lineage. The empire rose to prominence as a culmination of attempts...
, it was ruled by chieftains of Golconda
Golconda
Golconda may be:Places:* Golkonda, ruined city and fortress in India* Golconda, Illinois, town in the United States* Golconda, Nevada, former town in the United StatesOther:* Golconda...
rulers. The mosque on top of the hill has two Persian inscriptions that credits the construction of mosque and planting a nearby garden to Shaik Husain, chieftain to Sultan Abdullah of Golconda. Then it came under the rule of Nawabs of Arcot, who granted it to Mustafa Ali Khan as Jagir. His descendants controlled it till 1839, till they were deported by Nawabs again to Chengalpet for their treason.
Tourism
Udayagiri Hills: The Udayagiri Hills is the main tourist attraction mingled with History. To the wonder, the water from the mountain will be used for drinking by all the people (approx, 15,000)of Udayagiri. LODDI, KONA, TAPKA, CHOTI MASJID & BADI MASJID are the main places to be visited on the Mountain.There are efforts to develop infrastructure like Roads, electricity etc... to make this as one of the best tourist spot in the State. It can be developed as Andhra Ooty, if funds are allotted.
Gandipalem Dam: Water body which is popular. Used for Drinking water project and Cultivation water for farmers.
It may be verified that that the name of Langula Gajapati is Gangula Gajapati.
Mythology references
Sanjeevini (Life medicine) referred in in Hindu puranas, is said to be in this mountain. There are sayings that till this day, no one died on this mountain by accident or snake bites or any wild animal attack due to this.Forest products
Pure honey, Dried fruits like "SARA PAPPU" are the famous products available in this forest. Locals (Durgam Palli vilagers) sell the products in the Udayagiri town. RED SANDAL, SANDAL trees are grown here.Transportion
It is located 96 km from NelloreNellore
Nellore , is a city and headquarters of Potti Sri Ramulu Nellore District, formerly Nellore district.And in the state of Andhra Pradesh. Ancient name of Nellore was "Vikrama Simhapuri"....
. The best way to reach the place is on road. Several buses run daily from other nearby major places, Kavali
Kavali
For a village in Nellore district, see Kavali, Nellore.Kavali is the second largest town in Nellore district on the East Coast of India in the state of Andhra Pradesh on National Highway 5. It is one of the municipalities in Nellore district. Its position on the Grand Trunk Road...
, Nellore
Nellore
Nellore , is a city and headquarters of Potti Sri Ramulu Nellore District, formerly Nellore district.And in the state of Andhra Pradesh. Ancient name of Nellore was "Vikrama Simhapuri"....
, Atmakur
Atmakur
Atmakur is a city in Nellore district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is the headquarters of Atmakur mandal.-History:Atmakur is the Mandal and Taluka head quarters. It has about 1000 years of rich heritage and culture. There are several places of historical importance in and around the...
and Ongole. Nearest railway station is located at Kavali
Kavali
For a village in Nellore district, see Kavali, Nellore.Kavali is the second largest town in Nellore district on the East Coast of India in the state of Andhra Pradesh on National Highway 5. It is one of the municipalities in Nellore district. Its position on the Grand Trunk Road...
, 75 km east of Udayagiri.
it is located 410 km from Our Andhra Pradesh state Capital Hyderabad. To reach Udayagiri from Hyderabad so many buses are there from MGBS, Hyderabad. also available buses from Telangana Districts Nizamabad, Karimnagar, Warangal.
It is located 280 km From Chennai, so many buses are there from Chennai to reach Udayagiri via Nellore.
It is located 380 km From Banglore, so many buses are there from Banglore to reach Udayagiri via Kadapa.
It is located from 5km from Dasarapalli, so many buses are there from Dasarapalli to udaygagiri.
Education
Mekapati Engineering College.Govt. Degree College.
Govt. Jr. College.
Govt. High School
and some private Jr. colleges and schools.
Demographics
This town is known as "Nawabi Adda", as this is ruled by Nawabs and Muslim population is also high. The town people mostly follow MuslimMuslim
A Muslim, also spelled Moslem, is an adherent of Islam, a monotheistic, Abrahamic religion based on the Quran, which Muslims consider the verbatim word of God as revealed to prophet Muhammad. "Muslim" is the Arabic term for "submitter" .Muslims believe that God is one and incomparable...
and Hindu
Hindu
Hindu refers to an identity associated with the philosophical, religious and cultural systems that are indigenous to the Indian subcontinent. As used in the Constitution of India, the word "Hindu" is also attributed to all persons professing any Indian religion...
religions. People speak predominantly Telugu
Telugu language
Telugu is a Central Dravidian language primarily spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, where it is an official language. It is also spoken in the neighbouring states of Chattisgarh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Orissa and Tamil Nadu...
and all Muslims speak Urdu and wear traditional south Indian dresses like Saree, Lungi
Lungi
The Lungi , also known as a sarong , is a traditional garment worn around the waist in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Burma, Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Horn of Africa and the southern Arabian Peninsula...
and Dhoti
Dhoti
The dhoti or pancha is the traditional men's garment in the in India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. A similar garment is worn in some rural areas of Punjab province in Pakistan, but the use is fast declining...
as well as Modern dresses Shirts, Trousers
Trousers
Trousers are an item of clothing worn on the lower part of the body from the waist to the ankles, covering both legs separately...
, T-Shirts, Jeans
Jeans
Jeans are trousers made from denim. Some of the earliest American blue jeans were made by Jacob Davis, Calvin Rogers, and Levi Strauss in 1873. Starting in the 1950s, jeans, originally designed for cowboys, became popular among teenagers. Historic brands include Levi's, Lee, and Wrangler...
and Punjabis.
Festivals
People celebrate regular religious festivals like Ramadaan, Bakrid, ChristmasChristmas
Christmas or Christmas Day is an annual holiday generally celebrated on December 25 by billions of people around the world. It is a Christian feast that commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ, liturgically closing the Advent season and initiating the season of Christmastide, which lasts twelve days...
, Milad-u-Nabi, Sankranti
Sankranti
Sankranthi means transmigration of Sun from one Rāshi to the other. Hence there are 12 such Sankrantis in all.* Makara Sankaranti: or Sankranti or Sankranthi marks the transition of...
, Dasara and Diwali
Diwali
Diwali or DeepavaliThe name of the festival in various regional languages include:, , , , , , , , , , , , , popularly known as the "festival of lights," is a festival celebrated between mid-October and mid-December for different reasons...
. They also celebrate the Shakti
Shakti
Shakti from Sanskrit shak - "to be able," meaning sacred force or empowerment, is the primordial cosmic energy and represents the dynamic forces that are thought to move through the entire universe in Hinduism. Shakti is the concept, or personification, of divine feminine creative power, sometimes...
Jatara
Jatara
Jatara is a town and a nagar panchayat in Tikamgarh district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh.-Geography:Jatara is located at . It has an average elevation of 246 metres .it is situated near khajuraho and orchha, the very popular tourist destination.uttar pradesh is very near to...
s of local deities.
