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City in Andhra Pradesh, India
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Nellore (also called Simhapuri in previous centuries) is one of the more prominent cities in southern Andhra Pradesh in Southern India.
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The most famous temple on the southern bank of the River Pennar, the Galigopuram of the temple is 29 m high and has seven gold Kalasams. The most beautiful chamber of the temple is the Addalamantapam (mirror parlor), walled with high-class mirrors arranged at proper angles to reflect only the deity seated in an elevated ornate seat for the Lord in the centre.
Located on the banks of the Swarnala Cheruvu lake. The shrine is dedicated to twelve martyrs (Sufi saints/warriors) who are believed to have sacrificed their lives in battle centuries ago. It stands as a profound symbol of communal harmony, drawing millions of devotees across all faiths, backgrounds, and nationalities.
By train
It takes 3 hr by train from Chennai and 10 hr from Hyderabad. Nellore railway station is on the Howrah-Chennai main line and Chennai-New Delhi rail route,
By car
A beautiful and modern four-lane highway connects Nellore to Chennai. It takes about 2.5 hours to reach Nellore from the outskirts Chennai.
By bus
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