The Andhra Pradesh cabinet on Wednesday approved Amaravati is to be the new capital of the state. Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu made the announcement after a cabinet meeting on Wednesday evening.
It is the city of Lord Indra, the king of the gods, the chief minister said referring to mythology. Amaravathi, located on the banks of river Krishna, derives its name from Lord Amareswara temple in the village and it is known as ‘Dakshina Kashi’ (Kashi of the south), he said, adding it was the capital of Satvahana rulers for 400 years.
The history of Amaravati dates back to Second century BC, when it was the capital of Satavanhanas from 2nd century BCE to 3rd century CE. Amravati is famous for its temple dedicated to God Shiva and Ambadevi. Amaravati is a Pali word which means "Abode of the Deathless" referring to nirvana.
The government would like to develop the capital as a modern city that is convenient to poor people as well, the chief minister said, adding it would be a 'people’s capital'.
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