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| Country | India | ||
| State | Andhra Pradesh | ||
| District(s) | Nellore District | ||
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| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) | ||
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Udayagiri is a Mandal in the Nellore district of the state of Andhra Pradesh in India.[1]
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Udayagiri is located at .[2] It has an average elevation of 230 meters (757 feet).
First known history of the city was from 14th century. It was the capital of local kingdom of Langula Gajapati, chieftain to Gajapatis of Orissa. 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.
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.
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.
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.
It is located 96 km from Nellore. 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.
Mekapati Engineering College. Govt. Degree College. Govt. Jr. College. Govt. High School and some private Jr. colleges and schools.
This town is known as "Nawabi Adda", as this is ruled by Nawabs and Muslim population is also high. The town people mostly follow Muslim 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.
People celebrate regular religious festivals like Ramadaan, Bakrid, Christmas, Milad-u-Nabi, Sankranti, Dasara and Diwali. They also celebrate the Shakti Jataras of local deities.
