Vadapalle

The following residents of East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh took part in the Civil Disobedience Movement (1930). On the occasion of the Sri Venkateswara Swami Rathotsavam at Vadapalli, on 30 March 1931, along with the deity, a Tricolour flag and photos of Mahatma Gandhi, and some other national leaders adorned the car. This was objected by the Government officials, and when the procession was about to start, the Sub-Inspector of Razolu removed the portraits of the national leaders. People resented the act and refused to draw the chariot without the portraits. Over this issue, a riot broke out at Chinnavadapalli. Police arrested some people and lathi-charged others and the crowd retaliated by throwing stones and mud on the police. Police retaliated by indiscriminately firing on the crowd. Bandaru Narayanaswamy, Tatapati Venkataraju and Vadapalli Gangachalam died due to gunshot wounds. ==Transport==

;Road Vadapalle can be accessed by road Amalapuram Bobbarlanka road via Ravulapalem. Bus Transit is the major mode of passenger transport for the Devotees. APSRTC Buses are available from Rajamahendravaram bus station, Kotipalli bus stand, Gokavaram bus stand and Bobbaralanka bus stand. Many devotees can also access buses from Rajahmundry railway station main gate especially on Saturdays ;Rail The nearest railway station is at Rajahmundry, about from Vadapalle. Rajahmundry railway station is one of the major railway stations in the South Coast Railway zone zone of the Indian Railways, providing rail connectivity to major parts of India. It is under the jurisdiction of Vijayawada railway division.. ;Airport The nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, about from Vadapalli. It is a domestic airport with direct flights to Hyderabad, Tirupathi, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi and Mumbai. == References ==