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  The discussion on the Murty's Podcast highlights recent developments in Rajahmundry, India, emphasizing its transformation into a hub for spiritual tourism. The Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation is promoting the city through a new spiritual tour circuit that features significant temples, including the revered pancharama pilgrimage sites. These temples attract visitors with their unique architecture and powerful deities, making the spiritual experience accessible at a reasonable cost. Additionally, Rajahmundry's population has surpassed half a million, prompting a proposal to upgrade its classification from a Z category city to a Y category city, which is seen as a positive change for local residents, indicating growth and development opportunities. The discussion centers on the growth and development of Rajahmundry, highlighting the city's potential elevation in status which could lead to increased government support for infrastructure projects and housing ...

  Rajahmundry Now - October Digest Rajahmundry is poised for significant growth and development, with several initiatives underway to enhance the city's infrastructure, tourism, and economy. The Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (APTDC) is launching a new spiritual tourism circuit in the erstwhile East Godavari district, which includes Rajahmundry. The tour will include visits to six holy sites: Korukonda, Annavaram, Pithapuram, Samarlakota, Daksharamam and Vadapalli. The tour will be available every Saturday, with plans to extend it to Sundays depending on the response. The government is considering a proposal to elevate Rajahmundry from a 'Z' category city to a 'Y' category city. This upgrade would enable central government employees to receive a 20% House Rent Allowance (HRA) instead of the current 10%. Additionally, infrastructure improvements, including drainage and parks, would be implemented. Tourism Minister Kandula Durgesh launched a floa...

  Tourism Minister Kandula Durgesh takes part in coordination meeting Rajamahendravaram: Minister for Tourism, Culture, and Cinematography Kandula Durgesh explained the preparation of a comprehensive plan called ‘Vision 2027’ for the upcoming Godavari Pushkaralu. He announced this during a coordination meeting held on Tuesday at the Rajahmundry Municipal Corporation meeting hall, where various departments discussed the management of the 2027 Pushkaralu. Speaking at the meeting, the minister emphasised the need for a unified development strategy for the district, expecting around 80 million devotees to participate in the festival. He highlighted the importance of crowd management and traffic control to ensure a smooth experience for pilgrims. Plans are underway to develop more bathing ghats to accommodate the influx of devotees. The minister mentioned that there would be a detailed study on aspects such as accommodation, security, and transportation for pilgrims. Efforts will al...