About Amravati
India is a country which is popular not only for its colorful culture and tradition but also because of its rich heritage. Amongst several beautiful cities of India, Amravati, a city of Maharashtra, situated in the East, is one of the popular tourist destinations for its beautiful temples and Sanctuaries. 'Amravati' means the 'home of immortals'.Moreover, this city gets the name due to the presence of ample number of Audumber trees. During the reign of Ashoka, this city was a part of Berar, a prominent part of the Mauryan Empire. The economy of this popular district largely depends on its agricultural output but its industrial sectors are also growing in current times. Since this city is an abode of temples, Shri Ambadevi Temple is the most popular temple. Situated in the heart of the city at Gandhi Square, this temple is an ancient heritage which is held in great reverence by Hindus and people from different corners of India. Presiding deity in this temple is Goddess Ambadevi to whom thousands and thousands of devotees flock to Amravati each year to pay homage.Besides temples, the Chilkahrada Wild Life Sanctuary at Amaravati, also known as the Wan Sanctuary is also a big hit with tourists.
