Destination India: Vijayawada, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh

Tuesday, January 22, 2008

Vijayawada, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh

Prakasam Barriage on the River Krishna, India
Originally uploaded by Raju P.T..

Vijayawada, with a population of 825,000 people is the third largest city in Andhra Pradesh. The city is also known as the business capital of the state of Andhra. Located on the banks of Krishna River, Vijayawada is a center of Andhra culture.

In 1959, the Prakasam Barrage was completed and a railway bridge was built on the Krishna River. These projects have helped the region expand its agricultural and commercial base. Vijayawada Railway Station is one of the busiest railway junctions in India.

About Me

India has always fascinated me for different reasons. The vastness of its culture, the diversity of people’s opinions and the limitations of its vision. Despite our diversity, we need to have a collective vision. India is not a country of four metropolis or a couple of high-tech cities. This nation of a billion people has 29 states and 6 union territories. We have 35 state and territorial capitals. How much do we know about each of these important cities?

Professionally I am a graphic designer from Bombay, India. In 1987, I co-authored a book on Corporate India, but my desire to throw a wider net and pick up much more information remains intact. I want my people from every city and every state to write and photograph details and information that would be interesting to the viewers around the world. We have so much to talk about and so much to share - this medium and this technology can help fulfill our collective dreams.