Undavalli caves, Konda Reddy Buruju, illuminated in tricolour: 'Har Ghar Tiranga'

AMARAVATI: As a part of series of activities being done under the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' Programme of 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav', archaeological monuments across Andhra Pradesh are being spruced up and decorated in the National Tri Colours- Saffron, white and green.

Undavalli Caves in Guntur were artistically decorated in the colour of the National Flag. The Undavalli Caves are a monolithic Indian rock-cut architecture and one of the finest testimonials to ancient Viswakarma Sthapathis. Carved out of a solid sandstone on a hillside, these caves date back to the 4th to 5th centuries and are a paradise for history lovers. One of the preserved monuments of national importance, this attraction was originally the Jain caves and was later converted into a Hindu temple. These four-storey caves are said to be found in the 7th century. They are associated with the Vishnukundin Kings of AD 420- AD 620.

Similarly, the Konda Reddy Fort, also known as Kondareddy Buruju, an imposing structure situated in the heart of Kurnool City was aesthetically decorated in the tri-colours.

The fort was named after Konda Reddy, the last ruler of Alampur who was imprisoned in the fort by the Kurnool Nawab in the 17th century AD. The construction of the fort dates back to the 12th century when the city of Kurnool was used as a base on Tungabhadra river crossing.