The trip was awesome and entertainment programs conducted on the ship was also good. The main problem is the food, only food.
A detailed police check will be conducted by the police on the tourist boats here. I think this limited checks are not enough for tourists security. You can understand what I mean is..
Devipatnam is a village in Devipatnam mandal, located in East Godavari district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.
Devipattinam is an ancient coastal town and a port, located in the southern state of Tamil Nadu. It was a flourishing sea port and a gateway to places as far as Madurai until the early 20th century. The famous pearl belt known as the Gulf of Mannar in the Bay of Bengal is dotted with small islands; Appa Tivu, Nallathanni Theevu, Shuli Tivu, Uppu Tanni Tivu, Talari Tivu and Musal Tivu. The coastal line of Devipattinam is formed by series of small bays and finest coral reefs in Thiruppaalaikudi.
Devipattinam derives its name from the temple dedicated to Devi built at the spot where she is said to have killed the demon Mahishasura. It is said that Lord Rama calmed the sea at this coastal village to install nine stones representing the Navagrahas, hence the name Navabashanam. These stones can still be seen, partly submerged in the water close to the beach near a bathing place of the Thilakeshwar Temple or the Navagraha Temple. Navagraha stones are located in the sea, at a distance of about 100 meters from the sea shore. These can be seen in morning when the tides of the sea are low; however in evenings when the tides are high most of the navagraha stone lie submerged in the water. Hindus perform religious rites for their deceased forefathers here. [2]
The prime occupations of the people were pearl, conch, sea trade and transport. The mid-20th century saw a decline in the occupations of the people of Devipattinam. With the advent of the surface transport the Merchant Navies faded away and Devipattinam ceased to be a harbour and port. The cultured pearl industry and the mindless dragnet fishing that destroyed the coral reefs, choked the once robust pearl trade or Muthu Salabam. The conch and coral industries declined due to new regulations and restrictions.
Devipattinam is renowned for its communal harmony. The majority of the population here is Muslim with people of other faith Hindu, Christians living together.
Devipattinam has 6 Masjids. They are Mela pallivasal, Periya pallivasal, Thaqua pallivasal, Bukhariya pallivasal, Masjid Al Aqsa and Towheed Pallivasal.
Arab Traders during the sea trade era settled here and adopted the local language. They developed a dialect called 'Arwi' which is a combination of Arabic and Tamil.Arab food and traditions are still followed. Islam is the dominant religion and they mostly practice the 'Shaafi school of thought. The Arab descendants are called Maraikayars and are found all over the coastal regions of India and Sri Lanka.
The migration of the people after the decline of the marine trade and industry resulted in people exploring the other parts of the globe. Devipattinam has a large expatriate population and a very high literary rate.[2]This enabled the people of Devipattinam to span the globe and Found new riches in the Gulf, far east, Americas and Europe.
Good boating place. One can see the ruins of police station burnt by ALLURI SEETHA RAMA RAJU
Very nice place. It is a wonderful journey on boat.
Everyone must watchable tourism location.
On d way to Papikondalu from Rajamahendravaram
Good place for tourism. Boats starts from here to papikondalu
Very beautiful place.it is the best place to visit papikondalu
