Vijayawada literally translates to "The Place of Victory" is the 3rd largest city in Andhra Pradesh. It is an Agricultural, Educational and Trading Hub. It is well connected with Two National Highways passing through the city and a big Railway Station which serves as the Gateway to South India and an Airport. It is well connected to Machalipatnam Port by NH 9. Vijayawada is located on the banks of the holy river Krishna in the abode of Goddess Kanakadurga, a famous pilgrimage centre. The cuisine of Vijayawada is spicy & deliciously varied. The city is rewned for delicious mangoes. It is considered as political and cultural center of the state.