Udayagiri Fort

Udayagiri Fort is in Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh in India. It is located at about 100 km from Nellore. The Hill of Udayagiri is also popularly known a Sanjeevi Hills as there are so many medicinal plants on the hill.

The Fort is built at a height of 3079 feet on the hill called Udayagiri. The hill side has lush vegetation and beautiful waterfalls.

The site contains ruins of several structures. During the rule of the Gajapathis and the Vijayanagar Rulers, this town grew to great splendour. The ruins of 365 temples found in the town reflect the sculputure and archetecture of various periods. The structure on the hill such as the Ranganatha Temple reflects Chola culture, the Balakrishna Mandiram reflects Pallava culture and the Paruveta Mandapam reflects Vijayanagara Culture. Other structures include Chinna Masjid and pedda Masjid.

A great Sufi Saint belonging to the 18th Century, Rahamathulla Nayab Rasool got absorbed in the higher self here. Every year the Sandal Festival is celebreated on the 26th of Rabi-UI-Aval month.