About Amravati
Connectivity & Community
Amravati is a warm, bustling municipal corporation in Maharashtra home to nearly 11 lakh residents. Comfortably positioned on National Highway 6 (Mumbai-Kolkata), the city enjoys seamless rail connectivity across India along with its airport catering to passenger and cargo traffic.
Sacred Beginnings & History
Deeply rooted in ancient lore, Amravati is celebrated as Indrapuri—believed to be the capital of Lord Indra. Mahabharata chronicles recount Lord Krishna's divine journey with Rukmini from this very land. Ancient references also link early settlements to Jain Tirthankar Rishabhmath, leading into centuries of historical rule under the Devagiri (Yadav) kings.
By the 17th and 18th centuries, Amravati flourished into an Asian trade crossroads with links to China and Russia, while standing tall as an epicenter for Indian freedom movements hosted by Mahatma Gandhi, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, and Veer Savarkar.
Pioneers of Social Change
Amravati’s true pride lies in its visionary leaders who dedicated their lives to uplifting humanity:
Padma Shri Dr. Shivajirao Patwardhan
Established ashrams to rehabilitate and serve leprosy patients with compassion.
Rashtrasant Tukdoji Maharaj
Championed village self-reliance, sanitation, and spiritual cultural values.
Sant Gadge Baba
Iconic social reformer who fought superstition and championed cleanliness.
Dr. Punjabrao Deshmukh
First Agriculture Minister of Independent India & founder of Shri Shivaji Shikshan Sanstha.
Sports, Nature & Higher Learning
Amravati is home to the world-famous Hanuman Vyayam Prasarak Mandal (HVPM), which represented India’s sporting prowess at the 1936 Berlin Olympics. Nestled in the region are natural treasures like the Melghat Tiger Reserve and the foggy, serene hill station of Chikhaldara.
"Education is a manifestation of inner talents, abilities, and thoughts."
— Rooted in Vidarbha's Spiritual Heritage