P. Gannavaram Explained

Paata Gannavaram
Native Name Lang:te
Settlement Type:Village
Map Alt:Dynamic map
Pushpin Map:India Andhra Pradesh
Pushpin Label Position:right
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Andhra Pradesh, India
Coordinates:16.6131°N 81.894°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: India
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Andhra Pradesh
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Konaseema
Government Type:Gram Panchayat
Unit Pref:Metric
Population Total:9003
Population As Of:2011
Population Density Km2:auto
Demographics Type1:Languages
Demographics1 Title1:Official
Demographics1 Info1:Telugu
Timezone1:IST
Utc Offset1:+5:30
Postal Code Type:PIN
Postal Code:533240
Area Code Type:Telephone code
Area Code:08855
Registration Plate Type:Vehicle Registration
Registration Plate:AP05 (Former)
AP39 (from 30 January 2019)[1]
Leader Title:Sarpanch
Leader Name:Bondada Nagamani[2]
Subdivision Name3:P. Gannavaram
Subdivision Type3:Mandal

Paata Gannavaram is a village in P. Gannavaram mandal of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Konaseema district (formerly East Godavari) located in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India.[3] [4] [5]

Etymology

Sage Vainateya stole a part of the Vasishta River from Sage Vasishta. Vasishta cursed sage Vainateya for having stealthilytaken a part of the Vasishta River. To be free from the curse of Vasishta, Vainateya prayed Garuda, the vehicle of Lord Vishnu to bring a Sivalingam from Varanasi to install it there. While Garuda was bringing the Sivalingam, it slipped and fell in this village and it was installed here alone. From then onwards this place came to be known as Garudavaram which became Gannavaram over time.[6]

Paata Gannavaram is also known as Delta Gannavaram or Arthur Gannavaram after Arthur Cotton, the British Irrigation Engineer and Military General who was behind the construction of the aqueduct.[7]

Land of Vedic Scholars

Nestled in the Konaseema region, Gannavaram is celebrated for its stunning natural scenery. While exploring the region, one will encounter many Agraharams, traditional Brahmin streets, awarded to Vedic scholars in recognition of their scholarly achievements. The region has been a hub of vibrant Vedic culture for centuries, home to highly devout Telugu Brahmins renowned for their profound mastery in all six schools of Indian philosophy: Samkhya, Yoga, Nyaya, Vaisheshika, Mimamsa and Vedanta.[8]

Notable people

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: New ‘AP 39’ code to register vehicles in Andhra Pradesh launched . https://web.archive.org/web/20190203234146/http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2019/jan/31/new-ap-39-code-to-register-vehicles-in-state-launched-1932417.html . dead . 3 February 2019 . 9 June 2019 . The New Indian Express . 31 January 2019 . Vijayawada.
  2. Web site: PANCHAYAT DEVELOPMENT PLAN CAMPAIGN . gpdp.nic.in.
  3. Web site: 2011 Census . Government of India . censusindia.gov.in . 2011 . 15 July 2014.
  4. Web site: IndiaGrowing: Patha Gannavaram . IndiaGrowing . IndiaGrowing.com . 15 July 2014.
  5. Web site: List of Sub-Districts. Census of India. 2007-05-18.
  6. Book: Census of India 1961. A. Chandra Sekhar. Census Operations. 1961. 114.
  7. News: STATE BANK OF INDIA DELTA GANNAVARAM, EAST GODAVARI BRANCH IFSC CODE & MICR CODE - ANDHRA PRADESH .
  8. News: Prabhalu' processions add festivities in Konaseema . News: Ghanapatis’ children in search of their roots .
  9. Book: Panditaraja Jagannatha. P Sri Ramachandrudu. Census Operations. 1991.
  10. News: Play Dokka Seethamma: On a life well lived .
  11. News: khandavalli-lakshmi-ranjanam.
  12. News: Ramamohan Rao, Mahidhara.
  13. News: The Vakyapadiyam of Bhartrhari Brahmakanda.