Diviseema

Presiding deities of famous temple at Bhavadevarapalli
Ganesha stone carved Relief at Srikakula Andhra Mahavishnu Temple

Diviseema is a small and fertile island in Krishna District of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.

Etymology

The word Diviseems translates as the abode of the divine.[1]

Geography

Diviseema is located in the delta area formed at Puligadda (Avanigadda), where the Krishna River is divided into two before merging into the Bay of Bengal. One merges in Bay of Bengal at Hamsaladeevi (Koduru mandal) and the other near to Gullalamoda (Nagayalanka mandal).

Cyclone

The unprecedented loss of human life suffered during the 1977 Andhra Pradesh cyclone across this region on 19 November 1977. It is estimated that 10,000 people and 10,00,000 animals died as a result of this natural disaster. The survivors have recouped, due largely to voluntary organizations and governmental efforts.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Ravikumar, Aruna (13 August 2016). "A river of talent". The Hans India. Retrieved 1 May 2017.
  2. ↑ Diviseema Social Service Society

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