A report on Andhra Pradesh

Archaeological Museums map of Andhra Pradesh

West Godavari district Collectorate complex, Eluru

Telugu Talli Statue near Kondareddy Buruju, Kurnool

Visakhapatnam is an important commercial hub of the state

Visakhapatnam skyline, overlooking seaport

Aerial View of Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL)

Isuzu Motors India manufacturing plant aerial view

Tech Mahindra Development Centre, Visakhapatnam

Kondapalli Toys at a house in Vijayawada

Vegetarian Andhra meal, served on important occasions

Undavalli Caves, is a monolithic example of Indian rock-cut architecture and one of the finest testimonials to ancient viswakarma sthapathis.

Vijayawada-Guntur Expressway section of NH 16

Map of airports and airstrips of Andhra Pradesh

Satish Dhawan Space Centre [SDSC], Sriharikota, Nellore

Dr. Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA–VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam

Rock-cut Buddha statue at Bojjannakonda near Anakapalle, Visakhapatnam.

Lush green farms in Konaseema, East Godavari

Andhra Pradesh (, abbr.

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Telangana

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State in India situated on the south-central stretch of the Indian peninsula on the high Deccan Plateau.

Ramagiri Fort ruins at Kalvacherla in Peddapalli district is an ancient fort initially built by the Sathavahanas and modified many times by other dynasties till the 16th century.

Kota Gullu, temple ruins built in the 12th century by Kakatiyas at Ghanpur, Mulug in Warangal district.

Indian peafowl (Pavo cristatus) near Hyderabad

Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple in Yadadri

Telangana at the time of formation on 2 June 2014.

Coal Handling Ropeway near Manuguru, Bhadradri Kothagudem district.

The HITEC City is a major IT hub of Hyderabad

The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC) Bus

The Kacheguda AC Double Decker Express of South Central Railway zone.

Sammakka Saralamma Jatara is a famous Hindu festival in Telangana

Kakatiya Kala Thoranam within the Warangal Fort

Sita Ramachandraswamy temple, Bhadrachalam

Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium

On 2 June 2014, the area was separated from the northwestern part of Andhra Pradesh as the newly formed state with Hyderabad as its capital.

Yaksha Relief at Pavurallakonda near Bheemunipatnam

Visakhapatnam (, formerly known as Vizagapatam), also known as Vizag, Viśākha or Waltair, is the largest and most populous city in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, and its proposed administrative capital.

Telugu language

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Telugu Talli Bomma (statue of Mother Telugu), the personification of Telugu language in Andhra Pradesh.

Telugu script on Copper plates, Eastern Chalukya, 10th century CE.

Geographic distribution of Telugu immigrants in light blue, Telugu is native to dark blue.

Wall painting at a shop in India. It first shows the painted party symbols of all the major political parties in the region during the nationwide elections in India in 2014. It also has a Telugu inscription showing availability of political flags, banners, caps, badges and other election material.

Telugu (తెలుగు, ) is a Dravidian language spoken by Telugu people predominantly living in the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, where it is also the official language.

South India

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Ancient Silk Road map. The Spice trade was mainly along the water routes (blue).

The Chola Empire during Rajendra Chola I, c. 1030

Map of South India (1953–1956) before the States Reorganisation Act of 1956

The peak of Anamudi (2695 m above sea level) is the highest point of elevation in South India

Birds view of Krishna river Back water at Srisailam dam

South India also has the largest elephant population.

Map showing highway distribution with population density

The Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad

Aircraft parked at the Thiruvananthapuram International Airport

The growth of information technology hubs in the region have spurred economic growth. Pictured is Tidel Park in Chennai

At 168.91 m height, the Idukki Dam is one of the highest arch dams in Asia.

The weave of Calico sample from a shopping bag shown against a centimetre scale.

A traditional meal served on a banana leaf

A Thalassery cuisine which makes use of Malabar spices

The large gopuram is a hallmark of Dravidian architecture.

South India, also known as Dakshina Bharata or Peninsular India, consists of the southern part of India encompassing the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana, as well as the union territories of Lakshadweep and Puducherry, comprising 19.31% of India's area (635,780 km2) and 20% of India's population.

Karnataka

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State in the southwestern region of India.

Mallikarjuna temple and Kashi Vishwanatha temple at Pattadakal, built successively by the kings of the Chalukya Empire and Rashtrakuta Empire, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Chief Minister Dr. Devaraj Urs announcing the new name of the Mysore state as 'Karnataka'

Jog Falls, formed by Sharavathi River, are the second-highest plunge waterfalls in India.

Political map of Indian state of Karnataka with the official names of its 31 districts.

Infosys, a Bengaluru-headquartered information-technology company,

Vishnu image inside the Badami Cave Temple Complex number 3. The complex is an example of Indian rock-cut architecture.

Gomateswara (982–983) at Shravanabelagola is an important centre of Jain pilgrimage.

Halmidi inscription (450 CE) is the earliest attested inscription in the Kannada language.

Indian Institute of Science is one of the premier institutes of India.

Anil Kumble, former captain of the Indian Test team and spin legend, is the highest wicket-taker for India in international cricket.

Bengal tigers at Bannerghatta National Park near Bangalore

Chennakesava Temple is a model example of the Hoysala architecture, later repaired in the 16th century with financial support and grants by the Vijayanagara Emperors.

Gol Gumbaz at Bijapur has the second largest pre-modern dome in the world after the Byzantine Hagia Sophia.

Mysore Palace in the evening, the official residence and seat of the Wodeyar dynasty, the rulers of Mysore of the Mysore Kingdom, the royal family of Mysore.

Karnataka is bordered by the Arabian Sea to the west, Goa to the northwest, Maharashtra to the north, Telangana to the northeast, Andhra Pradesh to the east, Tamil Nadu to the southeast, and Kerala to the southwest.

Tamil Nadu

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Tamil Nadu (, abbr.

Keeladi, a Sangam Era Excavation Site, Sangam period

The Chola Empire at its greatest extent, during the reign of Rajendra Chola I in 1030

Fort Dansborg at Tharangambadi built by the Danish

Thiruvilliputhur Andal Temple Gopuram has been adopted as the official Seal of Tamil Nadu.

Western Ghats traverse along the western border of Tamil Nadu

Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve has the largest elephant population in India.

Fort St. George hosts the Chief Secretariat of the government of Tamil Nadu.

Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health in Velankanni is a popular Christian pilgrimage site.

Asia's first Genderqueer Pride parade in Madurai with Anjali Gopalan and Gopi Shankar Madurai (2012)

Children in an elementary school in Mayiladuthurai

Agriculture forms a major portion of the state's economy.

TIDEL Park Coimbatore; Coimbatore is one of the leading IT/ITS centers in India.

A view of the NH 544 expressway between Coimbatore and Salem in Tamil Nadu

Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central Railway Station, one of India's major railway stations

Chennai International Airport, one of India's major international airports.

V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority in Thoothukudi, one of India's major seaports

Wind farm in Muppandal and Aralvaimozhi region near Nagercoil

Seventh century paintings in the Sittanavasal Cave, Pudukottai

Jallikattu – A traditional sport conducted as a part of Pongal celebrations

Man riding an elephant in a Pongal Festival Parade in Namakkal

M. S. Subbulakshmi was the first musician to be awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honor.

M. G. Ramachandran, was the first actor turned chief minister in India. He has been awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honor.

Nilgiri Mountain Railway has been described as an essential experience of the Western Ghats.

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Shore Temple built by the Pallavas at Mamallapuram during the 8th century, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Vettuvan Koil, the unfinished temple is believed to have been built during the 8th century by Pandyas in Kalugumalai, a panchayat town in Thoothukudi district.

The granite gopuram (tower) of Brihadisvara Temple, 1010 CE

Airavatesvara Temple built by Rajaraja Chola II in the 12th century CE

The pyramidal structure above the sanctum at Brihadisvara Temple, Gangaikonda Cholapuram

Brihadisvara Temple Entrance Gopurams at Thanjavur

P. V. Nandhidhaa – Chess Woman Grandmaster

Mariyappan Thangavelu (left most) – High jump

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Lying in the southern-most part of the Indian peninsula, Tamil Nadu is bordered by the Indian union territory of Puducherry and the states of Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh, as well as an international maritime border with Sri Lanka.

Evening scenic view in the village of Peddipalem in Visakhapatnam District.

Coastal Andhra

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Jain Tirthankara Image at Rockcut Caves of Ghanikonda in Ramatheertham.

Antarvedi temple on the banks of Godavari in Andhra Pradesh.

Gurubhaktulakonda Buddhist Monastery Remnants at Ramatheertham

Boats at Bhimili (Bheemunipatnam) beach in Visakhapatnam District

At Palakollu West Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh, India. Godavari breezes during the evening!

Coastal Andhra () is a region in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India.

Amaravati

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Amaravati 3D sketch map at APCRDA office

Model view of Amaravati in APCRDA office

Permanent Secretariat Tower 5 under construction in Amaravati, April 2019

Raft foundation works of Andhra Pradesh secretariat in Amaravati

Government complex under construction near Rayapudi

Construction equipment at Government complex in Amaravati (January 2019)

NGO housing under construction in Amaravati (March 2019)

Map showing Amaravati in Andhra Pradesh Capital Region, spread across Guntur and Krishna districts

Secretariat of Andhra Pradesh at Velagapudi

ACA cricket stadium at Mangalagiri (April 2019)

Amaravati is the de facto seat of government of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.

Odisha

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Indian state located in Eastern India.

Lingaraja Temple built by the Somavanshi king Jajati Keshari

Hathigumpha on the Udayagiri Hills built in c. undefined

Shanti Stupa at Dhauli is the location where Kalinga War was fought in c. undefined

Satellite view of the Mahanadi river delta

Odisha State Secretariat building in Bhubaneswar

One of the iron ore mines in Keonjhar district

East Coast Railway headquarters, Bhubaneswar

Irrawaddy dolphins can be found in Chilika

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