Husain Sagar
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Hussain Sagar is a lake in Hyderabad, India built by Hazrat Hussain Shah Wali in 1562, during the rule of Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah Wali. The the Tank Bund dams the Hussain Sagar lake. and separates the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad. The lake has become an attraction with 33 statues of famous Indian people.[1] There is also a large statue of the Buddha in the middle of the lake.[2]
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[edit] Problems
Once the source of drinking water for the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad, the lake's current condition is far from desirable. Since the 1980s and 1990s the immersion of Ganesh idols during the festival of Ganesh Chaturthi has led to the further pollution of the polluted lake. Currently there are numerous[3] environmentalist groups and government agencies that are trying to improve the condition of the lake.
[edit] Main attractions
Boat rides are provided by the tourism department.
- Lumbini Park features a musical fountain and 33 statues of various Andhra Pradesh personalities.
A road named Necklace Road has been opened to public which passes round the Hussain Sagar Lake. "Eat Street", a place to hang out, has been built on the banks of the lake.
NTR Gardens is a good place to hangout in the evenings for the young as well as the old & is on the Necklace road.
 NTR Garden at Hussain Sagar |
 Necklace Road |
 Night view of Hussain Sagar from Buddha Statue Island, with Birla Temple in the backdrop |
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[edit] References
- ^ Tank Bund. twincities.com. Retrieved on 2006-11-02.
- ^ View of Buddha Statue, Tank Bund, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh. indospectrum.com. Retrieved on 2006-11-02.
- ^ Forum for a Better Hyderabad. Retrieved on 2006-09-21.
