ABOUT ZARUGUMALLI

Social & Cultural History of Prakasam District

Prakasam District's past stretches back to the days when it was ruled by the Mauryas from 250 B.C. the rise of the Satavahanas saw Buddhism flourish in the region and the construction of several stupas. The Ikshvaku and Vijayanagar Kings, the Qutub Shahis and the Mughals later followed these rulers. Each of them leaving a distinct imprint on the culutural landscape of the Distirct.

Ongole is located 138 km from Vijayawada and 450 km from Hyderabad. The Headquarters of Prakasam District, Ongole is an ancient town which finds mention in the inscriptions of the Pallava rulers of the 3rd and 4th Century A.D

Today, Ongole is a bustling beehive of commercial activity with dairy products, cigars, cereals, pulses, groundnut and pepper being exported to all corners of the country. The bullocks from Ongole, known as Ongole Gitta, are renowned throughout the world.

Formation of Prakasam District

The Ongole district was originally constituted on the 2 February 1970, out of Guntur, Nellore and Kurnool districts. It was renamed as Prakasam district on 12 May, 1972, in memory of the great patriot and Andhra Leader, Tanguturi Prakasam Panthulu, also known as Andhra Kesari (Lion of Andhra ) who was born in Kanuparthi village of this district. It was carved out of three taluks of Guntur District, i.e. Addanki, Chirala and Ongole, four taluks of Nellore district, i.e. Kandukur, Kanigiri, Podili and Darsi and two taluks of Kurnool district i.e. Markapuram and Giddaluru. It is one of the nine coastal districts of Andhra Pradesh.

Some of the main towns in Prakasam district are Ongole, Addanki, Markapuram, Darsi, Chirala, Kandukur, Parchur, Giddaluru, Podili, Dornala, Cumbum, Kanigiri and Chimakurthi. Markapuram is India's main slate manufacturing town and is where the historic temple of Chennakesava is situated. Chimakurthi is world renowned for its granite. Dornala is also known as diguva Srisailam, since it is very near the historic pilgrimage of Srisailam

History of  Zarugumalli

interestingly The Name Zarugumalli Has Emerged From The Word  ZARUGU (displaced From one place  To place),that is According To the Ancestors Once Upon a Time all The Villagers Decided To Build The all houses  Far From The Farms from The Place Where They are Actually Reciding For Many years ,So The Name Came To Zarugumalli in this way.

zarugumalli(zarugumilli according to GOVT Records) is a village in prakasam District is about 27 kilometers from  Ongole,the Place got its own importance in the Cultural history of AndhraPradesh,the village situated

on the bank of Paleru River ,which is a Tribute of River Krishna.

Eastern Chalukyas,Telugu Cholas, Kaakateeyulyu and Kondaveeti Reddy raajulu held sway in this region.the  Reddy Kings got strong Hold in this Region Way back in 14A.D.

this  Area around it was ruled by Anavema Reddy Widely considered to be the greatest king of the Reddi dynasty, who flourished sometime during the 14th century. They formed part of the ruling class of Telugu society that had ancient roots and even now, the Reddis still enjoy an impregnable social status and wield considerable political power. Their descendants have achieved prominence and recognition in the fields of academics, science, entertainment and politics.After 18 th Century this Region Went into the hands of British empire.

Post Independence this Region was a part of Madras State,After formation of Andhra state in 1950 it came under Nellore District .till 1986 this Place is a Part of  Ulavapadu Samithi.in the Year1986 the Village is Named as mandal HeadQuarter For the Surrounding 22 Villages .

About Zarugumalli Agriculture:

Agriculture is the  Source of Income for the villagers,Tobaco is the Main Commercial Crop in this region .most of the Agriculturte land is

Black Soil ,hence the main paddy,chich Pea(Senaga) were the main Crops in moonsoon Season ,Watermelon Crop is also Cultivated in the Summer Season.

the CountrySide of Zarugumalli has  got Many  Ponds Namely (NagulaKunta,NannuKunta,Palaikunta,Bapi Reddy Kunta) ,these Ponds Blessed With  Large Spread Accross Large  Spread Area,Serving Water for cattle and for Agriculture purpose Even.

Paleru River Which Flows on the Left Side of the Village, is Keeping the village Ground  Water level at Safe Level,But Due to the Deep Excavations By the Greedy  Sand Mafia it has lost its Shine.

the other Source of Income is Cattle,the millk Production in the Village is high Compared to the other villages

Literacy In Zarugumalli

the Village has Got 3 Lower primary schools and one ZPPH school.most of the Youth are Educated and Serving Many Multinational Organizations Accross the Globe.

Political Picture

Zarugumalli Village has 2100 votes Approximately ,and its  Falls  under Kondepi Constitution.Reddy Cast is  Political Dominating in the Village.

many People Elected from this Consustency Were Served Key Roles in A.P Goverment .

the Village Has got New Constructured Buildings for MRO office,Police Station,MDO office,Bank and all other Administrative Blocks for Alll Govt Offices .

it has got 24 hours Electricity ,Internet, well  Finished Cement Roads ,Pure Drinking Water Facility for all houses.

Atmosphere in Zarugumalli

the atmosphere in the Village is Very Beautiful ,mostly Away from the Indrusty Area the Environment is Unpolluted ,one Can Find Lot of Greenary,Cool Winds in the Evening Time .

the Diving into the River Water from the Sand Bank of Paleru  is a Amazing and Unfogettable Experience for any one Who Visits The place .the Birds Feed on Fishes in  the River.in the Evening Time it is Wonderful feeling To Watch Them Flying Towards the River Bank in The Shapes of  a Arcs and Semi Circles

Places To Visit

zarugumalli has a old Lord Shivas Temple Constructured Hundreds of Years Ago,there is  an old  inscription at Temple writtin on The Rock in a  Unidentified Language.

"Ulleramma Talli Temple " is Very famous Around The Area ,She is Considered as Zarugumalli Village Godess(GRAMA DEVATHA).on Every Sunday Villagers Will Offer Holy Food(PONGALI) To

GRAMA DEVATHA.

there Are Many Temples Around the Area Some of Them Are

Chennakesavaswamy Temple: This 18th Century temple has a beautifully sculptured idol of Chennakesava with his consort Lakshmi.

Kasivisweswaraswamy shrine: Situated next to the Chennakesavaswamy Temple, this shrine is famous for its Addala Mandapam which was considred in 1945.

Bhairava Konda: The ancient temple of the eight-faced Durga-Bhairavaswamy, is located in the midst of thick forest and picturesque surroundins. The sculpture in this temple has been carved out of a single rock. The 60 metre high waterfall near the temple adds to the beauty of the surroundings.

Malakonda (6 km from Chundi): The temple of Malayadri Lakshminarasimhasamy is on a hillockthat is in the midst of thick forest and delightful country.

Manikeswaram (32 km): The mandukeswaraswamy Temple on the slope of a hill was built by a Chola king. The Gundakamma River flow by the hill.

Markapur: The Chennakesavaswamy shrin here has a beautiful 40 pillar mantapam and magnificent sculptured gopurams. The Kalyana Mandapam in this temple has six musical pillars that produces the seven musical notes when tapped.

Motupalle: Motupalle is an ancient sea port, which florished under various dynasties, from the 1st Century AD. Traces of Buddhist stupas and sculpture may be seen here