Nellore   is a city and headquarters of Amarajeevi Sri Potti Sri Ramulu Nellore District, formerly Nellore district.And fourth largest city in the state of Andhra Pradesh. Ancient name of Nellore was "Vikrama Simhapuri". Nellore is situated about 170 kilometres from Chennai on the Chennai-Kolkata national highway and about 453 kilometres south east of Hyderabad, the capital of Andhra Pradesh. It is located on the banks of the Penna  river. Nellore is well known for its production of mica, lemon and agricultural products such as rice and it is famous for temples like Sri Erukalala Parameswari Devi Temple known as Simhapuri Gramadevatha, Narasimha Swamy Konda, Jonnavada Kamakshi Ammavari temple, Ayyappa Temple, Golagamudi Venkaya Swami Temple, Rajarajeswari temple, PenchalaKona. Nellore is also known for aquaculture. It is one of the fastest developing cities in Andhra Pradesh.

Spsr Nellore History

Nel means Paddy in Tamil uoor or ur means village or city in Tamil. Nellore was known by the name of Vikrama Simhapuri till 13th century. The district had an important role during the emergence of the Telugu language and the formation of the state of Andhra Pradesh. It had been under the rule of Maurya Dynasty, Kharavela of Chedi dynasty, Satavahanas, Kakatiyas, Pallavas, Cholas, Eastern Gangas of Kalinga Empire, Telugu Cholas, Pandyas and other dynasties

The period after Indian independence brought about major political changes in the district. Until 1 October 1953, the district was part of the Madras state but on 1 November 1956 when the states were recognised on the basis of linguistic differences, the state of Andhra Pradesh came into existence. During that time Nellore played an important role in the formation of the state and Potti Sriramulu, a Telugu patriot and activist had given his life to set up Andhra Pradesh.

Spsr Nellore Climate
Winter: January and February
Summer: March to May
South West Monsoons - June to September
North East Monsoons - October to December
The maximum temperature is 36-46c during summer and the minimum temperature is 23-25c during winter. The rainfall ranges from 700 to 1000 mm through South West and North East Monsoons. Nellore is subject both to droughts and to floods based on the seasons.

Spsr Nellore Culture

As a large percent of population is rural and dependent on agriculture, their way of life is more traditional in nature. Though the people here are progressive in thought, they prefer traditional way of life. The common dressing habits are Pants and Shirts for men and Sari for women. Telugu is the most common language that is spoken in Nellore district. Besides Telugu the other prominent languages that are spoken in the region are Urdu and Tamil. As far as art and literature is concerned, Nellore has produced many great poets and literary personalities of fame. Nellore is famous for its dishes especially sea foods and ranks number one in food for Andhra Pradesh. It is also famous for authentic Andhra sweet like bobbatlu.

Spsr Nellore Tourism

Tourist pllaces in Spsr Nellore
Talpagiri Ranganadhaswamy Temple
Jonnawada
Narasimhakonda
Penchalakona
Mannar Poluru
Chengalamma Temple Sullurupet
Somasila Dam
Kandaleru Dam
Udayagiri Fort
Pulicat Lake
Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary
Sri Mulasthaneswara Swamy Temple
Mallam Sri Subramanya Swamy Temple
Kasumuru Masthana vali Dargah
A.S.Peta Dargah
Golagamudi: Bhagavan Sri Venkaiahswamy Mandiram
Krishnapatnam
Prabhagiri Patnam
Sriharikota
Sri Talpagiri Ranganadha swamy temple
Sri Venugopalaswamy Temple
 Sri Erukalalparameswari Temple
Sri Rajarajeswari Temple
Sri Ayyappa swamy temple
Sri Swarnala Tank
Children Park
Bharashid Dargah
Sri Kodanda Ramaswamy temple Buchi
Penusila Narasimhaswamy Temple Penchalakona
Vengamambha Temple Narrawada
Siddeswaraswamy Temple Gandavarm
Somalingeswaraswamy Temple Somasila
Jain Temple Kakaturu
Sri Siddeswaraswamy Temple Gudali
Sri Siddalaiahkona Sydapuram
 Kasiviswanatha Temple Venkagiri
Ramalingeswara Temple Pantrangam
Siddeswaralayam Krishnapatnam
Sri Prasanna Venkateswaraswamy Temple Bitragunta
Jwalamuki Temple Varigonda
Lord Siva & Perumallaswamy  Temple Prabhagiripatnam
Velanginimatha Church Kotha Kodur
Sivalayam Kotitheeratham
Mastana vali Dargah Kasumuru
Alla thata Dargah Venadu
Sriharikota SHAR
Vedurupattu Bird Sanctuary Vedurupattu
Kanigiri Reservoir Bhuchi
Thupilapalem Beach
Koduru Beach
Mypadu Beach
Ramatheertham Beach
Patrangam 
Muthyalamma Temple East Kanupuru
Stambhalkona  Dakkili