Historically
considered as the cultural, political, pilgrimage and educational center of
the state, Vijayawada is located on the banks of the holy river Krishna. It
is believed that Arjuna, of the epic Mahabharatha prayed at the Indrakeeladri
Hill and won the blessings of Lord Shiva. People from this land of legends
gathering thousands for a dip in river Krishna on important festivals particularly
on Mahasivarathri. Krishna Pushkaram occurs once in 12 years is an all India
festival and lakhs of people pay their homage to the sacred Krishnaveni. Arjuna
obtained the famous "Pasupathastra" after doing penance of "Indrakeela"
hill.