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Location: "R474+MGC, Pedavegi, Andhra Pradesh 534450"
Pedavegi is a village in West Godavari
district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India, 10 km
north of Eluru. It is administered under Eluru revenue division.
Pedavegi also serves as the mandal headquarters of Pedavegi mandal.It was formerly known as Vengipuram. Eastern Chalukyas, or Chalukyas of Vengi were a
South Indian dynasty whose kingdom was located in the present day Andhra
Pradesh. Their capital was Vengi and their dynasty lasted for around 500 years
from the 7th century until c. 1130 C.E. when the Vengi kingdom merged with the
Chola empire.
The capital of the Eastern Chalukyas was originally
Pishtapura, which is now known as Pitapuram. The capital was later moved
to Vengi, which is now known as Pedavegi, and then to Rajamahendravaram, which
is now known as Rajahmundry.
The Eastern Chalukyas were a South Indian dynasty that ruled
from the 7th to the 12th centuries. They were also known as the Chalukyas
of Vengi. The dynasty was founded by Kubja Vishnuvardhana and ruled until
1189 AD.
The Eastern Chalukyas were involved in many wars with the
Cholas and Western Chalukyas over control of the Vengi region. After 1130
CE, the Eastern Chalukyas continued to rule under the Chola's overlordship.
Pedavegi, historically known as Vengipura in West Godavari,
served as the capital of the Salankayana, Vishnukundin, and Chalukyan dynasties from the 3rd to 11th
centuries A.D. Coins from these dynasties have been found at the site. Huien
Tsang mentioned a stupa built by Ashoka, which later lost significance during
the Vishnukundin period and was replaced by Brahmanical temples.
Excavations also revealed the ruins of the Parameshwara temple from the early Chalukyan period. Nearby, at Sankaram, rock-cut cells with Buddha
figures were discovered, highlighting its importance as a monastic site
In pedavegi village
beside of tank there is a old temple constructed with red stone.opposite this
temple A siva temple is there.in this temple premises lot of old statues are
present.
How to Reach:
Own vehicle is the best option to visit. Pedavegi is
around 13 KMs from Eluru. If you are visiting from far off distance, very good staying
options are available at Eluru.
By Road: Nearest Bus Station Pedavegi, Eluru (13KMs) connecting to all major cities
By Air: Nearest airport is Vijaywada (50 KMs)
By Train: Denduluru (DEL) is the nearest Railway station: 13
KMs. Nearest major Railway station: Vijaywada: 50 KMs
Parking and Photography
No dedicated parking, vehicle has to be parked on the side of the road.
Photography is allowed at the Buddhist site but caretaker won’t allow
any drone. The local supervisor might come and give a visit on his call.
Photography is allowed in brick temple, but not at the main temple near it,
where ancient vigrahas are kept. The same supervisor will follow you.