Gandhi Hill, Vijayawada
Where a Gandhi memorial lies
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The Gandhi Hill (elevation 500 ft (150 m)) is a hill in Vijayawada, situated behind the Vijayawada railway station in the Tarapet area. A Gandhi Memorial, built on this hill, is the first in the country to have seven stupas. The hill is also popularly known by the name of Gandhi.[1][2] The hill was formerly known as ORR hill.[3]
India| Gandhi Hill | |
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View of city from Gandhi Hill, Vijayawada | |
 Interactive map of Gandhi Hill | |
| Location | Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Coordinates | 16.5198°N 80.6168°E |
Memorial
Gandhi Hill is considered as a monument of Indian Independence struggle and pays homage to Father of the nation, Mahatma Gandhi. The Gandhi Hill Memorial has a stone slab with inscriptions of Gandhi quotations. The facility has a library and a planetarium, and offers a show on the father of the nation. On 6 October 1968, a stupa 52 ft (16 m) tall was unveiled by former President of India, Dr. Zakir Hussain. There are also seven tall pillars, each 150 m (490 ft) tall.[2][4]
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